Nigeria: Super Eagles Confirm New Replacement for Injured Sadiq

[ad_1] In a swift development after the unfortunate injury sustained by Sadiq Umar, Peseiro has designated Paul Onuachu as his replacement The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed another late squad change ahead of their AFCON opener against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Following the unfortunate injury suffered by Sadiq Umar, Coach Jose Peseiro has designated Paul Onuachu as his prompt replacement. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Sadiq watched from the sidelines and did not take part in the Super Eagles […]

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Tanzania: Matola Hails Simba’s Fighting Spirit

[ad_1] TANZANIA: SIMBA Assistant Head Coach, Suleiman Matola, hailed his charges' fighting spirit at Mapinduzi Semi Final against Singida Fountain Gate. Simba had a late comeback at the New Amaan Sports Complex in Zanzibar yesterday, levelling hence forcing to penalty shootouts. The comeback revived Simba's hope as the two sides shared the spoils following a 1-1 draw that forced the two sides to settle their difference through penalties, where Simba won 3-2. The victory secured Simba a ticket to the […]

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Nigeria: African Games, Olympics – Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes

[ad_1] Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. The Federal Ministry of Sports has released the list of sports the country will take part in at the 13th African Games, scheduled from 8 March to 23 March in Ghana. The ministry also released the names of athletes and sports that have so far qualified for the Olympics billed for Paris, France, from 26 July to 11 August. […]

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Nigeria: Afcon – Super Eagles Good to Win 4th Title – Minister

[ad_1] The minister believes the Super Eagles squad is good enough to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles to win not only their first match but all their matches in Cote d'Ivoire. The minister stated this at a meeting with sports federation presidents at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Thursday in Abuja. Nigeria's Super Eagles will kick off their campaign on 14 January against Equatorial […]

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South Africa: Manchester Beckons for Gqeberha’s Football Prodigy

[ad_1] From the streets of Missionvale township in Gqeberha to the perfect pitches of Manchester in the UK, this is the inspiring story of rising football star Onke Mzozoyana. The 17-year-old, grade 11 pupil from Gelvandale High School hopes to catch the attention of international scouts when he takes part in the Manchester Easter International Cup in March this year. He started playing street football at the age of nine, and he knew right then that he wanted to play […]

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Nigeria: Another Super Eagles Striker Doubtful for Afcon Opener

[ad_1] Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are intensifying preparations for their opening match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but injury clouds hang over the squad. Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. While Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi are expected to join the squad soon, […]

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Seychelles’ Sports Fishing Season Kicks Off On Jan. 27 With Heineken Funfish Slam

[ad_1] The 2024 Seychelles sports fishing season is expected to be another packed one, with numerous events for local sports fishing enthusiasts, kicking off with the Heineken Funfish Slam Tournament in January. Set for January 27, the tournament, which always launches the season into the new year, will be a trolling event, where fish must be caught on "rod & reel" only using live bait, dead bait, or artificial lures. Usually beginning in the early hours, the tournament will see […]

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Angola/Cote d’Ivoire: Angola Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire With Knockout Stage As First Target

[ad_1] Angola have arrived in Bouake for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. The Palancas Negras touched down in Côte d'Ivoire's second largest city Thursday, for their 9th TotalEnergies CAF AFCON campaign. With outfits of the various teams being a topic for discussion, Angola decided to tone down on theirs but didn't miss out on their traditional red colors which dominated in their attire. Led by their head coach, Pedro Gonçalves, the […]

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Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Super Eagles Scramble for Late Replacement As Injury Knocks Out Sadiq Umar

[ad_1] With Umar's impending absence, head coach Jose Peseiro finds himself in a precarious position. The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a last-minute scramble for a replacement after striker Sadiq Umar was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury on Thursday. PREMIUM TIMES had initially reported Sadiq didn't take part in the Super Eagles training activities at Ecole De Police, Abidjan on Thursday. It was reliably gathered the striker cupped the unfortunate injury during the Super Eagles friendly […]

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