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November 25, 2024 ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Selim Salau’s Golden Performance Delivers 2nd Victory For Yellow Greens

ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Selim Salau’s Golden Performance Delivers 2nd Victory For Yellow Greens

Edo State-born Selim Salau on Sunday had a historic date with ICC organised cricket competition as he scored a century run (112 runs) for Nigeria to defeat Cote d’Ivoire in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup sub regional Africa qualifier in Abuja.

Salau’s superb performance encouraged Nigeria senior men’s cricket team to overrun their West African counterparts cote d’Ivoire by 264runs.

Nigeria Yellow Greens batted first and accumulated 271 runs while losing only 4 wickets in 20 overs.

Cote d’Ivoire could not withstand Nigeria’s highly motivated boys who ended took out all opponents batters in the 7.3 overs. Cote d’Ivoire was humbled as they could only score 7 runs.

Salau’s golden strike of 112 runs off 53 ball will go into Nigeria’s cricket annals. Salau’s play also attracted reactions from Nigeria Cricket Federation President, Mr. Uyi Akpata and NCF General Manager, Mr. Emeka Igwilo.

“Special thanks to Coach Steve Tikolo for the good works and transformation of our national Men’s Team since becoming the Head Coach and High Performance Manager.

“No doubt, our players cum team performance has improved tremendously and it is so evident for all to see.”

Mr. Akpata who also applauded the team’s performance described it as “World record!”. Nigeria on Saturday defeated St. Helena by 118 runs.

Mr. Akpata is inching towards his vision to see Nigeria play at the Cricket World Cup. Already, Nigeria’s Female U19 team has secured a World Cup ticket for 2025 in Malaysia

 

 

 

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November 20, 2024 Edo Queen Dumped out of CAFWCL by TP Mazembe

Edo Queen Dumped out of CAFWCL by TP Mazembe

The hope of Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Edo Queens securing a historic spot in the final has been dashed.

Edo Queens were minutes away from qualifying for the final but a late equaliser by TP Mazembe derailed their ambition as they eventually lost 3-1 to the team from DR Congo.

After a barren first half at Casablanca’s LarbiZaouli Stadium yesterday, EMEM ESSIEN, one of the standout players in this competition shot Edo Queens into the lead. Many had thought it was the decisive goal as the minutes wound down in the second half.

However, a late equalizer by MERVEILLE NANGUJI gave TP Mazembe a lifeline and dragged the game into extra time where the Congolese club eventually triumphed with two more goals; winning the tie 3-1.

If they had advanced to the final, Edo Queens would have become the first Nigerian side to achieve this feat, building on the legacy of compatriots Bayelsa Queens, who were stopped at this same stage in 2022.

Now Coach MOSES ADUKU’s Ladies will need to dust themselves to make the most of their third place match on Friday.

November 18, 2024 Eagles Set for Amavubi Challenge in Last AFCON25 Qualifier

Eagles Set for Amavubi Challenge in Last AFCON25 Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to clash with the Amavubi of Rwanda today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, in the last qualifier for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

Although the Eagles have already secured their place at the tournament, Rwanda needs to beat Nigeria at home, while expecting Libya to get a result against Benin republic.

Super Eagles interim coach AUGUSTINE EGUAVOEN is sweating over the fitness of some players including Atalanta forward ADEMOLA LOOKMAN ahead of today’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

LOOKMAN is yet to fully recover from a knock he suffered in the game against Benin. Hence, he has been excused from training. Also, Lazio Player FISAYO DELE-BASHIRU has been nursing a knock, while OLA AINA has returned to England already.

The number 1 choice goalie; STANLEY NWABALI will also be absent from the squad due to the sad loss of his fatheer.

November 16, 2024 Super Eagles in Uyo to Soar Over Rwanda’s Amavubis

Super Eagles in Uyo to Soar Over Rwanda’s Amavubis

Super Eagles have landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo ahead of Monday’s Matchday 6 clash in the concluding round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with Rwanda.

The Super Eagles, confirmed group winners, have nothing to chase other than national pride and will play a more relaxed game against the visitors.

Nigeria’s delegation flew from the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to Uyo aboard a chartered ValueJet aircraft.

Uyo’s magnificent Godswill Akpabio Stadium is the venue, and a carnival atmosphere is expected as the Super Eagles celebrate for 90 minutes and afterwards with the AFCON ticket long in the bag.

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