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Super Eagles B coach Ogunmodede shifts focus to CHAN 2025
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Super Eagles B have refused to get carried away after their emphatic victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies, which secured their qualification for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. The home-based Eagles defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 3-1 in a second-leg qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The victory marked Nigeria’s return to the CHAN tournament…
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NSC Chairman Dikko rewards Super Eagles B with ₦10 million
By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal pledge of ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B team following their resounding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo. The win secured Nigeria’s spot at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) slated for February 2025. The pledge, made before the…
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NSC congratulates Super Eagles B on CHAN qualification
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the Super Eagles B team for their impressive qualification for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team secured their spot with a commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who attended the electrifying match,…
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Super Eagles B beat Ghana 3-1 to secure CHAN ticket
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s home-based stars delivered a stellar performance on Saturday evening, defeating their Ghanaian counterparts 3-1 to secure qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Super Eagles B overcame the Black Galaxies on a 3-1 aggregate after a goalless first-leg encounter in Accra last Sunday. Playing at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, the Nigerian side sealed…
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Nigeria vs Ghana: coaches rally teams for CHAN decider
By Olaolu Joseph Coaches Daniel Ogunmodede of Nigeria and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani of Ghana have intensified preparations as their teams gear up for Saturday’s decisive African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying tie-breaker at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. At Friday’s pre-match press conference, Dramani expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome the Super Eagles, despite missed opportunities in the first…
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CHAN qualifier: Olopade warns Super Eagles B against complacency
By Olaolu Joseph As the Super Eagles Team B prepares for the decisive second-leg CHAN 2025 qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies, the team has been cautioned against complacency. The warning came from the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, ahead of the winner-takes-all match at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The first leg ended in…
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NFF President Gusau confident Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has confidently assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Gusau, speaking during the final match of the Sokoto State Football Association Chairman Cup at the Giginya Memorial Stadium, Sokoto,…
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FG unveils RHINSE initiative to transform Nigeria’s sports economy
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has launched the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), a groundbreaking strategy aimed at transforming the nation’s sports industry from a competition-driven model to a development-focused, value-adding ecosystem. The initiative, built on the Reset, Refocus, and Relaunch (RRR) framework, is designed to position sports as a catalyst for Nigeria’s socio-economic…
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Super Eagles B target CHAN qualification in decisive Ghana clash
By Olaolu Joseph Stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede has reiterated that the Super Eagles B team is fully focused on securing victory in Saturday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying decider against Ghana’s Black Galaxies. Speaking on Thursday, Ogunmodede stressed that the ultimate target is to qualify for the CHAN finals set to take place in East Africa early next year.…
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Ooni of Ife hails Karim Adeyemi for humanitarian service
By Olaolu Joseph The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi for his exceptional humanitarian contributions through the Karim Adeyemi Foundation. The Ooni made these remarks during a visit by the footballer and his family to the palace in Ile-Ife on Wednesday. Welcoming Adeyemi and his parents, His…
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