November 28, 2022
The Nigeria teams defeated host Ivory Coast in both finals in what was a cagey affair to the disappointment of several Ivorian fans who were rooting for their team.
The under 18 team led by Coach Emeka Nnamani crowned their superlative performance at the championship as they defeated Ivory Coast 29-24 to win the championship with 100% performance. Niger Republic came third in the under 18 category as they defeated Benin Republic 27-25.
The under 20 Nigeria team under the tutelage of Coach Fidelis Obi found it difficult in a tensed final against Ivory Coast but they persevered to score the last shot of the match which earned them 29-28 victory over the host. Niger Republic also came third as they defeated Burkina Faso 30-24.
With this victory, Nigeria’s Under 18 and under 20 team team will participate in the continental IHF Challenge Trophy which will hold in Brazzaville, Congo from December 12 to 18, 2022.
November 28, 2022
Head Coach of the Nigeria U-20 side; the flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso has extended invitations to 40 players who are expected to resume camp on Monday November 28, 2020, in Abuja.
Nigeria are Seven-time African champions at this level and will be representing the WAFU-B zone at the Continental showpiece billed for Egypt from 18th February – 12th March, 2023.
The list is made up of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, 13 midfielders and 13 forwards.
ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:
Goalkeepers: Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC); Kingsley Aniagboso (Giant Brillars); Saheed Jimoh (Adoration FC); Kehinde Ogundele (Insurance FC); Edward Ameh (Mailantarki FC)
Defenders: Oluwatosin Adegbite (Enyimba FC): Benjamin Frederick (Nasarawa United); David Sholumade (Akwa United); Sunday Haruna (Wikki Tourists); Dominion Ohaka (Water FC); Shaibu Hassan (Smart City); Solomon Agbalaka (Broad City); Adedoyin Odele (36 Lion); Junior Nduka (Remo Stars)
Midfielders: Daniel Daga (Dakkada FC); Hassan Anas (Vandrezzer FC); Ogbelu Onuche (Fosla FC); Udoh Godwin (City FC Abuja): Muhammad Aminu (Gombe United); Sambo Shehu (Katsina United); Samuel Longbak (Plateau United); Ozuka Ogochukwu (Katsina United); Alex Oyewah (Bayelsa United); Obiaku Ifesinachi (36 Lion); Caleb Ochedikwu (Mavloon FC); Christopher Chinedu (Unique FC); Isaac Ayuma (Mavloon FC)
Forwards: Rilwanu Haliru (Mahanaim FC); Tolulope Ojo (Phoenix FC); John Edwin (Water FC); Divine Nwachukwu (Insurance FC); Albert Hilary (Plateau United); Ibrahim Yahaya (Wikki Tourists); Umar Badamasi (El-Kanemi Warriors); Adam Abdulrahaman (Mahanim FC); Azeez Akintunde (3SC); Sunday Emmanuel (Empire FC): Emmanuel Jonas (Niger Tornadoes); Francis Ayuba (Nasarawa United); Emmanuel Justin (Unique FC)
November 25, 2022
Africa’s five representatives at the ongoing FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar have failed to record a win in their opening matches.
Senegal led the pack with a 2-0 loss to Netherlands in Group A, then came Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in group D who played out a goalless draw against Denmark. The Atlas Lions of Morroco shared the spoils with Croatia in Group F, as Africa’s hopes shifted to Cameroon and Ghana.
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon however continued the goal drought as they lost 1-0 to Switzerland courtesy of a Camerounian striker playing for the Swiss national team; Bree Embolo.
The Black Stars of Ghana’s loss to Portugal 3-2, rounded off Africa’s Opening matches last night, as they fell to the superior fire power of the Selecao. Although 2 goals broke the hoodoo of No-Goals in a world cup that has an average of 2.3 goals per match, the continent would have to do more, if any of her teams intends to make a move forward in the Mundial.
November 23, 2022
The management of Akwa Ibom state based FC ONE Rockets have confirmed they will play in the 2022/2023 Nigeria National League season following a slot exchange with Kun Khalifat FC.
In a statement released by Management of FC ONE Rockets on Tuesday November 22, the Rockets revealed that Imo state based Kun Khalifat FC have transferred their NNL slot to them with all conditions for the exchange fulfilled and the league board duly communicated.
The Statement read in full;
” We can confirm today that after an agreement by both parties as signed on November 18, 2022, Kun Khalifat FC, Owerri, Imo State have transferred their NNL slot to FC ONE Rockets.
All conditions for the exchange have been met, and the Nigeria National League board has been duly communicated.
FC ONE Rockets finished third from bottom in Southern Conference Group B2 last season and were confirmed relegated.
With the new development, Kun Khalifat will play in the Nationwide League One (NLO) next season, while FC ONE Rockets will feature in the Nigeria National League (NNL)“
General Managers of both sides, Michael Chukwudi Amaefula (Kun Khalifat FC), and Ubong Essien (FC ONE Rockets) have put pen to paper on the joint agreement sent to the NNL.
