

In the aftermath of the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
The NFF has also withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the other coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect.
A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately.
“We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
The newly appointed Commissioner for Agriculture; Akwa Ibom state, Dr Offiong Offor has charged management and staff of the ministry to sustain the tempo of performance which the ministry is known for in order to achieve the food sufficiency policy of Mr Udom Emmanuel’s administration.
Dr Offor who gave the charge during a familiarization meeting with Permanent Secretary, Directors and senior staff members of the ministry and extension services officers promised to be responsive to the welfare of staff and diligent to the task ahead.
She commended her predecessor, Dr Glory Edet for landmark achievements in the Ministry under her supervision as Commissioner.
Presenting the Commissioner to members of staff, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Mary Ukoette lauded the governor for appointing another capable hand to replace the out gone Commissioner.
Other speakers including the Director Administration, Mr. Ifiok Udoh; Programme Manager AKADEP, Mr Ema Ekanem; Zonal Director, Dr Emmanuel; Mr Ime Akpadiaha for Senior Staff all pledged loyalty and cooperation to the Commissioner to achieve set goals in the ministry.
The Commissioner was taken round units and departments of the ministry as she reports for duty.
Further Sad News has trailed the unfortunate loss of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the Black stars of Ghana. Joseph Kabungo, a doctor working for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was reported to have slumped and died at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja.
Kabungo was the doping officer for the Super Eagles’ match against Ghana in the second leg of the 2022 World Cup playoffs. He was said to have slumped in a stampede before the Match started and died shortly after the match on Tuesday.
Ace journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, tweeted: “Sad news: I understand that an official for the @NGSuperEagles vs @GhanaBlackstars match (not a referee or assistant referee) died in #Abuja today.
“His name is Dr. Joseph Kabungo from Zambia. He was on duty as Doping officer. He collapsed suddenly and died. Cause of death not confirmed yet. His family, the Zambia FA and the government of Zambia have been duly informed.
“If the death of #Zambian doctor Dr. Joseph Kabungo at the #Abuja stadium was caused by being attacked by the #Nigerian fans who invaded the pitch, after the @NGSuperEagles lost the @FIFAWorldCup ticket to @GhanaBlackstars, @thenff would be in terrible trouble with @FIFAcom.”
No officials statement has been released by CAF or Nigeria Football Federation confirming the doctor’s death.