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November 15, 2024 Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2025 in Morocco With Draw Against Benin Republic

Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2025 in Morocco With Draw Against Benin Republic

Nigeria has qualified for the 2025 AFCON, slated to take place in Morocco, with two games to spare, thanks to Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on the same day.

The Super Eagles were scheduled to face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, needing at least a point to secure their spot in Morocco.

However, Libya’s victory ensured Nigeria’s qualification before kick-off, sparing them the pressure of needing a result. Libya had put the Nigerian team through an unforgettable ordeal in October.

Nigeria, three-time African champions, have now qualified for their 21st appearance at the tournament, which will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

Also, they now have 11 points, four more than Benin and six more than Rwanda, who they will face in their last fixture, next week.

November 14, 2024 Eagles Ready to Feed on Benin Cheetahs Today in Abidjan

Eagles Ready to Feed on Benin Cheetahs Today in Abidjan

As the Super Eagles prepare to take on Benin Republic and Rwanda in the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series, interim coach AUSTIN EGUAVOEN will be relying on the searing hot form of his front-men VICTOR OSIMHEN, VICTOR BONIFACE, and ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, who have been consistently banging the goals for their European clubs since the start of the 2024/25 season.

The strikers have been in the best form of their lives and will be expected to prove their mettle against the Cheetahs at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan tomorrow, and the Amavubi at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday.

The three players already have 34 goal contributions combined, with more than half of the season still to play, coincidentally on eight goals apiece.

LOOKMAN is enjoying his best moment in front of goal and is in the running to dethrone compatriot OSIMHEN as CAF Best Player of the Year.

Despite missing the first few games of the season due to future uncertainties at Napoli, OSIMHEN has entrenched his name as one of the best strikers in modern-day football. Since joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan on the last day of the transfer window, the former Lille striker has settled in nicely, with his goals and general team play making him the fans’ favourite.

Completing the fearsome trio is Boniface, who is already Bayer Leverkusen’s top scorer for the season with eight goals.

October 26, 2024 Federal Government Allocates N600m to The Growing Digital Sector

Federal Government Allocates N600m to The Growing Digital Sector

The Federal Government has allocated 600 million dollar to support young entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s growing digital sector, aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators.

This initiative targets individuals aged 15 to 35, providing financial support and resources for youth-led startups and small businesses in technology and digital innovation.

Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, WALE EDUN announced the funding during a panel session at the Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, where he noted Nigeria’s efforts to support women and entrepreneurs.

He elaborated on the programme’s multi-faceted approach, which includes startup capital, technology training, and skills development, stressing its intention to empower young Nigerians in ways traditional systems may not fully address.

October 22, 2024 Glasgow Commonwealth Games’ Sports Announced Without Rugby, Hockey, Cricket Ors

Glasgow Commonwealth Games’ Sports Announced Without Rugby, Hockey, Cricket Ors

Organizers of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have revealed that only 10 sports will feature in the 2026 showpiece.

A stripped-back programme of 10 sports, announced on Tuesday, also includes athletics and swimming as mandatory excluding popular sports like Rugby, badminton and hockey.

The Games, last held in Glasgow in 2014 at a cost of over £540m, will be held across across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.The Australian state of Victoria pulled out because of rising costs which led to the City of Glasgow coming to the rescue.

The CGF confirmed putting on the Games is expected to cost approximately £114m.

It will pay £100m towards the bill, with £2.3m coming from Commonwealth Games Australia – who pulled out of hosting the event – as well as £2.3m from the UK government.

A total of 3,000 of athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories are expected to compete at the 2026 Games, which will also see the para-games infused alongside.

2026 Commonwealth Games sports:

Athletics and para-athletics (track and field only)
Swimming and para-swimming
Artistic gymnastics
Track cycling and para-track cycling
Netball
Weightlifting and para-powerlifting
Boxing
Judo
Bowls and para-bowls
3×3 basketball and 3×3 wheelchair basketball

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