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Victor Oshimen Scores as Napoli Wins 1st Scudetto in 33 Years

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Napoli have claimed their first league title in 33 years after drawing 1-1 away at Udinese following a Victor Oshimen equaliser.

The title was an inevitability for months with Luciano Spalletti’s side completely dominating Serie A, but they’ve now finally clinched their third domestic crown with five games to spare.

In the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium the were epic scenes of celebration.

Fans lit off flares in the streets of Naples as they celebrated their title win.

Indeed, it sparked chaotic scenes in Naples.
The streets were filled with people sporting Maradona wigs.

Traffic came to a standstill.

People danced with joy on roofs of blocked buses, while fake funerals were held for hated rivals Juventus.

Napoli had their first match point at home to Salernitana last time out, but drew 1-1, meaning they needed just a point from Udinese.

Thanks to star striker Victor Osimhen, they managed just that, with the Nigerian equalising in the second period by smashing the ball home for his league-best 22nd goal of the season.

Victor Osimhen showing his love for his club by kissing the club’s badge

The ever-expanding away end at the Dacia Arena instantly erupted, with smoke bombs filling the stadium as Osimhen ripped off his trademark mask in iconic scenes.

And back in Naples, the 52nd minute strike was greeted with fireworks on the streets with fans realising the dream of a generation.

Napoli haven’t won a league title since 1990, when Diego Maradona captured his and the club’s second of a legendary career.

Genny Di Virgilio says the Maradona figurines his company makes are serious bestsellers © Giuliana Ricozzi/FT

And in their stadium that now bears his name, fans had packed out the 54,726-seater to see the trophy come back down south for only the third time.

The city had long been gearing up for glory of hosting the league trophy after several decades.

Napoli now have 80 points, and while they are unable to reach the incredible record for points in a season set by Juventus with 102 back in 2014, they can still eclipse their own club high-water mark of 91 from back in 2018.

Their first scudetto saw Maradona shine bright as they beat Juventus to the league title by three points.

Three years later, and after consecutive second-place finishes, Napoli lifted the scudetto for a second time with five straight wins to end their 1989/90 campaign.

Napoli have one of the largest and most passionate fan bases in Italy, but trophies have been hard to come by since the club was formed in 1926.

The club’s most successful spell was authored by Argentine legend Diego Maradona in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but the club subsequently fell on hard financial times.

It’s on sound footing today, and has successfully recruited top coaches and players.

The 2022/23 team is led by manager Luciano Spalletti and Serie A top scorer Victor Osimhen, who is one of the most coveted forwards in the sport.

Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during a match

Recent signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has also taken Serie A by storm with the 22-year-old Georgian already earning the nickname ‘Kvara-dona’’ from the Napoli faithful.

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Golden Eaglets Still 2nd in Group B after loss to Morocco

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria yesterday lost their second game of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria.

The Nigerian contingents were condemned to a 1-nil defeat to Morocco, who sits top of Group B with 6 points.

Nigeria remains in second position in the group with 3 points.

In the other game, South Africa registered their first win in the tournament with a 3-2 victory over Zambia.

Meanwhile, the only match for today will see Cameroon battle Mali at five o’clock in the evening.

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Messi Suspended for Travelling without Permission

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Lionel Messi has been given a two-week suspension by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for embarking on a personal promotional trip to Saudi Arabia without permission.

The Argentina captain and six-time Ballon D’or winner’s two-year deal with the club is to expire this summer.

It is reported that Messi sought PSG’s permission twice in order to travel but was refused.

Messi has been suspended for two games; he would not play or train during the suspension.

He has also been fined two weeks’ wages.

The 35-year-old who is a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia was pictured in Riyadh on Monday and advertised his presence in the country on social media. 

The suspension by implication means Messi will miss the upcoming Ligue 1 matches against Troyes and Ajaccio, but might return for the match against Auxerre on May 21.

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SWAN Worry over Ogun Government’s Attitude towards Hosting 2024 NSF

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter has expressed concern over the attitude of the state government towards the hosting of the next National Sports Festival, NSF.

SWAN in a communiqué jointly signed by the chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde and Secretary, Mr Michael Azeez-Ogunsiji at the end of its monthly Congress held at the Association’s secretariat, MKO, Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta urges the government to commence preparation in earnest for the biennial event.

The Congress also expresses worry over the deplorable condition of the pitch of the main bowl of the MKO International stadium, Abeokuta which had been banned by the Nigeria Football Federation from hosting league matches and Mundo track which must be urgently fixed to demonstrate commitment to the hosting of the festival come next year

It however commends the State Government for rehabilitation of the MKO Abiola International Stadium, and stresses for the government to extend such rehabilitation to other sporting facilities at Ijeja within Abeokuta and other Stadia in  Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode and Ilaro.

The congress lauds the performance of Remo Stars FC in the NPFL and urges them to put more effort to qualify for the Super 6 where they will be able to qualify for a continental ticket.

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U-17 AFCON: Victory for Senegal as Nigeria battles Morocco Wednesday

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Senegal continued their flying start to the 2023 Under 17 African cup of Nations, AFCON tournament with an emphatic 3 – 0 victory over Host Nation Algeria.

Mamadou Savane scored an hat-trick as the Senegalese team demolished Algeria on Tuesday to go top of Group A with 6 points.

In the other Group A game played on Tuesday, Congo and Somalia played out a 1 – 1 draw to remain winless in two games.

Meanwhile, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be in action on Wednesday when they take on Morocco in their second Group B match.

The match will kick off at five o’clock in the evening.

Also, Zambia and South Africa will lock horns together in the other Group B match at eight o’clock tonight.

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Golden Eaglets Start AFCON U-17 with Win over Zambia

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their 2023 Under-17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia.

The match played yesterday at the Mohamed-Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine, Algeria, saw forward Favour Daniel score the only goal of the game in the 76th minute to earn Nigeria all 3 points in their opening match.

In other matches played yesterday, Senegal also defeated Congo 1 nil, while Morocco beat South Africa by 2 goals to nil.

The tournament continues today with Mali taking on Burkina Faso at eight o’clock tonight.

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Ogun FA Picks Election Date, Inaugurates Committees

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State Football Association, OGSFA, has inaugurated electoral and appeal committees ahead of the forthcoming election into various offices of the association.

The FA Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, while speaking with sports journalists after the Congress of the association held at the Secretariat, MKO International Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta, noted that the committees had been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a free, fair, and credible election.

Alhaji Majekodunmi explained that the electoral and appeal committees were inaugurated in line with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF statutes and regulations.

He said the election which would be held on June 1, 2023, was ratified by the Congress.

Alhaji Majekodunmi pointed out that Congress also approved the six-month extension of Interim Members of Abeokuta North and South Football councils towards the development of the round leather game at the grassroots level.

He solicited the continued support and cooperation of various stakeholders to enable the association to achieve its developmental programmes.

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Ogun Wrestling Ass. Chairman Lauds Athlete’s Performance at National Trials

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By Olusegun Folarin

Chairman of Ogun State Wrestling Association, Dr. Taofeek Babalola has commended the performance of the three wrestlers that represented the state at the National Wrestling Trials for the African championship in Tunisia.

Dr. Babalola Samson finished fifth in the 70kg men’s freestyle, Atere Kehinde came third in the 92kg category and Ayodele Peace got the third position in the 59kg in women’s freestyle event.

Over one hundred and fifty wrestlers drawn from the States of the federation took part in the trials held in Bayelsa.

Dr. Babalola who described the feat achieved by the wrestlers despite not making it to Tunisia as impressive said the association would not relent in its efforts to ensure that the athletes were exposed to more competitive events. 

The Chairman encouraged the athletes not to rest on their oars in their quest to win laurels for the state and Nigeria in subsequent competitions.

Dr. Babalola who commended the support of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports to the wrestling association said more efforts were still required to enable the association to meet the set goals.

The Wrestling Head Coach, Mr. Badmus Adebayo thanked the association for its support for the athletes in the state.

Mr. Adebayo said the fact the athletes were invited to the National Trials in Bayelsa was an indication of good things to come for the sports in the state.

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Garrison Brigade Comes Top in 81 Division Competition

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By Wale Olokun

The Garrison Brigade of the 81 Division of the Nigeria Army has emerged as the overall winner of the Division’s 2023 Inter Brigade Competition for Corporals and Below.

The General Officer Commanding, 81 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa while declaring the five-day competition closed at the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala Abeokuta, called on the soldiers to always maintain good physical fitness in line with the vision of the Nigeria Army.

Major General Ajunwa represented by the Director of Training, Nigeria Army 81 Division, Brigadier General O. B Davies expressed satisfaction at the level of physical fitness of the soldiers noting that the division will continue to make training a priority in line with the vision of the chief of Army staff.

He called on the soldiers that excelled at the competition to sustain the standard reminding others to braze up for the challenge of attaining the expected physical fitness.

The Commander Thirty Five Artillery, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Muhammed Aminu, while speaking on the exercise, said the competition had achieved its objectives with the sportsmanship spirit exhibited by the participating divisions.

The Chief Observer of the Competition was the Director of Training, Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Olusola Diya.

The soldiers in the ranks of corporal and below competed for honours in different categories including Weapon Handling, Combat Swimming, Map reading and combat Obstacle Crossing.

Soldiers of the 45 Engineers Brigade was last on the log with 390 points from the available 500 points. 9 Brigade of the 81 Division emerged third with 410 points.

The host, 35 Artillery Brigade was the second best with 440 points while the 81 Division Garrison with 460 points out of the available 500 points lifted the overall best team trophy.

In the individual category awards, the best Combat Swimmers emerged from the 9 Brigade, the best shooter from the 35 Artillery, the best drill commander was produced by the 45 Engineers Brigade, and the best getaway soldier was among the 81 division Garrison troop

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Marcus Rashford Sidelined Due To Injury

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Manchester United’s talisman Marcus Rashford will miss his side’s Europa League quarter-final on Thursday against Sevilla and “a few games” due to muscle injury the club have confirmed.

Rashford was substituted in the 80th minute of Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Old Trafford clutching his groin and immediately headed to the dressing room for treatment.

United say the forward” will be unavailable for a few games, but is expected to be back for the season run-in”.

Rashford has been a key part of the club’s revival this season under Erik ten Hag by scoring 28 goals in all competitions, including one at Wembley in February which helped them lift the Carabao Cup, the first available trophy of the season.

In Erik Ten Hag’s news conference ahead of his side’s Thursday Europa League tie, he was asked if Rashford will be back for the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton on April 22, he said: “it’s a few games, that’s the statement. I can’t give more details because we don’t know. We have to see how the injury develops.

Ten Hag added “Of course, it’s a setback and he’s disappointed about it but he’s not totally broken because he knows he will return quickly so he’s optimistic. He’s started straight on his recovery and rehab, which helps to get back soon.”

Rashford’s injury, coupled with the possibility of United playing 65 games this season if they reach the finals of the FA Cup and Europa League, prompted fresh calls from Ten Hag on Saturday for more considerate scheduling.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 1m Tickets Sold

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup organisers, which starts in 100 days, say they are on course to sell a record 1.5 million tickets.

FIFA general secretary Fatma Samoura said, “FIFA’s mission is to organise the biggest and best Women’s World Cup in history this year”.

As well as targeting 1.5m ticket sales, organisers have predicted the month-long tournament will attract a global television audience of two billion viewers.

FIFA hope more than 100,000 fans will attend the event’s opening day overall when New Zealand play 1995 winners Norway at the 50,000-capacity Eden Park in Auckland while Australia faces the Republic of Ireland at the 83,500-capacity Stadium Australia in Sydney.

32 countries will compete over 64 matches in ten different venues across nine cities in New Zealand and Australia.

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Anambra Sets To Establish Football Club

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The Anambra State government says plans are on to float a State-owned football club.

Chairman of, the Anambra Sports Development Commission, Mr Patrick Onyedum made this known while speaking with journalists during the final match of the 2023 Anambra FA Cup Competition at  Neros Stadium Nanka.

According to Mr Onyedum, having a football team that would represent Anambra at the Nigeria National Football League and other competitions is part of the manifesto of Governor Chukwuma Soludu-led government.

It’s been about thirty-two years since Rangers International Football Club became Enugu state-owned club after the creation of Anambra state in 1991.

Sports lovers and stakeholders in the state have been looking forward to Anambra floating its own football team.

The Sports Development Chairman while commending Chief Paul Emenike for encouraging grassroots football in Anambra state remarked that football is best managed by private individuals and supported by the government.

Ozalla Football Academy emerged champions of the 2023 NEROS Anambra FA Cup Competition after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Edel FC (formerly Nnewi Utd).

In the women’s category also decided at the same venue Nanka, Awka Angels defeated defending champions, Maureen Madu Kiddies Football Club by a lone goal to lift the trophy which they came second runners Up in 2022.

Apart from the N2m prize money and trophy, Ozalla FA will now represent Anambra State at the Federation Cup alongside Edel FC.

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Dean Smith Confirmed As New Leicester City Manager

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Leicester City has appointed former Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith as their new manager till the end of the season.

Leicester City made the appointment following a series of disappointing results which has left them fighting against relegation.

Dean Smith is expected to bring his expertise to bear to enable him to stare the club through its present relegation woes.

The new Leicester City boss will be working with his team of trusted experts including Craig Shakespeare and former Chelsea captain, John Terry.

Dean Smith has expressed optimism that Leicester City will survive the relegation battle as the team still has eight league games to play to fight their way through.

“I’m really happy to have the opportunity to lead the team during these final weeks of the season.

“The challenge in front of us is clear, but it’s one my coaching team has experienced before.

“Our first job is to rebuild confidence and instil belief in the team and I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players this week. Saturday will be a big test, but it’s the kind of occasion that reminds us all what it means to be a Premier League club, competing on the biggest stages against the best players in the world.”

The new Leicester City boss also called on the supporters not to waiver in their determination and promised them better performances in their subsequent matches.

Leicester City next face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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Osimhen Likely to Miss Napoli-Milan Champions League Clash

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for Napoli ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with AC Milan on Wednesday.

The Napoli striker picked up a knee injury while on international duty in March and has missed Napoli’s last two Serie A clashes against AC Milan and Lecce as a result.

The club were hoping that the player would recover before their Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash against Milan on Wednesday but he is yet to fully recover from the knock.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the 24-year-old trained alone and later headed off to the gym.

While Napoli would want their star forward back for the Champions League clash, they are not likely to rush the player back to the squad considering they still have nine matches to go in Serie A and are in line to win their first Scudetto since 1990.

Osimhen has been on fire this season for Napoli, scoring 25 goals in 29 matches in all competitions.

He is currently leading the Serie A top scorers list with 21 goals and four assists.

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Glory of wrestling will be restored in Ogun- Chairman

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Ogun State Wrestling Association has restated its determination to restore the glory of games among other sports in the state.

The Chairman of the Association, Dr. Babalola  Taofik, stated this during an unscheduled visit to Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta to witness the training of the State’s wrestlers.

 Dr Babalola who reminded the wrestlers of the need for them to be determined and work hard towards realizing their vision in the game said the association would not relent in its efforts to support the wrestlers.

He stressed the need for  them to shun acts capable of truncating the realisation of their future dreams and goals

 Dr Babalola also encouraged the wrestlers to always convert their mistakes into lessons, pressure into productivity, and their skills into strength to enable them to become the best in their categories.

Responding, the wrestling head coach, Mr Badmus Adebayo thanked the chairman for the visit, adding that his presence would further motivate the wrestlers to give in their best for the state.

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Ogun Wrestlers for National Trials after 15 Years

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By Olusegun Folarin

Three wrestlers from Ogun State have been invited for the National trials, ahead of the African championship in Tunisia. 

 The event to be staged in Bayelsa State will take place between 15th and 18th April, 2023.

Fakoya Samson and Atere Kehinde will participate in 70kg and 92kg free style in male category, while Ayodele Peace will battle others in 59 kg women freestyle.

Ogun State Wrestling Head coach, Mr Adebayo Badmus described the call up of the state wrestlers as a good development for the State.

Mr Badmus who said the call up came after 15 years the state had been finding it difficult to be among the top wrestlers in Nigeria commended the efforts of Dr Abimbola Babalola led wrestling association to improve the game in Ogun state.

In a reaction, the chairman, Wrestling Association, Dr Abimbola Babalola promised that the association would do everything possible to support the invited wrestlers to the trials in Bayelsa state to enable them to qualify for the African championship in Tunisia.

Dr Babalola also gave the assurance that association would not relent in its efforts to develop the game across the state in a bid to discover talented athletes for the state and Nigeria.

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AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria Back on top of Group A

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Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the summit of Group A after defeating the wild dogs of Guinea Bissau in the second leg of their African cup of Nations, AFCON Qualifiers.

Nigeria dropped to second in the group after a shocking loss to Guinea Bissau at the Abuja National Stadium, Abuja last Friday.

But, a 30th minute strike from the penalty spot by Moses Simon was enough to earn the Super Eagles a one nil victory yesterday and return to the top of Group A with 9 points.

Guinea Bissau are back to second place with 7 points, Sierra Leone in third with 5 points, while Sao Tome and Principe sits bottom of the group with just a point.

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AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria Seeks Revenge against Guinea Bissau

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Super Eagles of Nigeria will Monday play the Wild dogs of Guinea Bissau in the second leg of their African cup of Nations, AFCON Qualifiers.

The encounter, which will be played at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in Guinea Bissau, will kick off at five o’clock in the evening.

Guinea Bissau currently sits top of Group A with 7 points following their 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the first leg on Friday at the Abuja National Stadium.

Nigeria are in second position with 6 points but a victory Monday evening would see them return to the summit of Group A.

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U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria Fires Blank against Guinea

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Guinea in their first leg Under 23 African cup of Nations, AFCON Qualifiers.

The encounter played on Monday at the M.K.O Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, saw both teams aiming for victory but none could make the most of chances created.

The reverse fixture will be played next week Tuesday in Morocco.

Winner of the tie will secure a place in the 2023 Under 23 AFCON tournament slated for June in Morocco.

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Super Eagles begin training session Monday

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Nigeria’s national team, Super Eagles will hold their first training session on Monday at about 5 pm, ahead of their 2023 AFCON double-header qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau.

The disclosure came on Super Eagles Twitter handle on Monday morning.

Meanwhile, six Super Eagles players have arrived in Abuja for the qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau.

The players are Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman and Kelvin Akpoguma.

The Super Eagles’ first qualifying game saw them pip Sierra Leone 2-1 on match day one in Abuja.

While Jose Peseiro ‘s men hammered São Tomé and Principe 10-0 nil on match day two as Victor Osimhen scored four goals in that encounter.

The only time the Eagles from Nigeria faced Guinea-Bissau was in the group stages of the 2021 AFCONS in Cameroon which Nigeria triumphed 2-0.

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Former Super Falcons Coach, Mabo, Dies At 78

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A former coach of the Super Falcons, Ismaila Mabo, has died at the age of 80.

His death was announced by his younger brother and a former Golden Eaglets star player, Salisu Nakande Mamuwa in the early hours of Monday.

“Inna lillahi wa Inna ilaihir raji’un , I just lost my elder brother this morning, Coach Mabo Ismaila , former Chief Coach of Super Falcons of Nigeria, may Aljanna Firdausi be his final abode, Ameen thumma Ameen, “he wrote.

Ismaila was the head coach of the senior women’s national team at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2000 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Olympics.

He led Nigeria to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the team’s best ever result.

It was gathered that his funeral rites would hold late on Monnday in Jos, Plateau State.

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U-20 AFCON: Senegal Emerge Champion

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Senegal have been crowned champions of the just concluded 2023 Under 20 African cup of Nations tournament in Egypt.

The young lions of teranga defeated Gambia 2 nil in the final on Saturday to clinch their first ever AFCON under 20 trophy.

Goals from Lamine Camara and Mor Faye were enough for the Senegalese team to win this year’s edition.

They had previously finished second on three occasion in the 2015, 2017 and 2019 editions.

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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Clinch Bronze Medal

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Flying Eagles of Nigeria have clinched third place at the 2023 Under 20 African cup of Nations tournament in Egypt.

The Flying Eagles defeated Tunisia 4 nil in the third place Friday evening.

Ibrahim Mohammed, Ahmed Abdullahi and Jude Sunday were all on the score sheet to ensure the Ladan Bosso tutored team secured third place.

The final between Senegal and Gambia will hold Saturday evening.

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African U-20: Flying Eagles, Tunisia, Battle for Third Place

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Flying Eagles of Nigeria will look to secure third position when they take on Tunisia on Friday in their third-place encounter at the ongoing Under-20 African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt.

The encounter will be played at the Cairo International Stadium at three o’clock in the afternoon.

The final between Senegal and Gambia will take place tomorrow at six o’clock in the evening.

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U20 AFCON: Young Scorpions Knock out Flying Eagles

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Flying Eagles of Nigeria have failed to reach the final of the ongoing Under 20 African cup of Nations in Egypt after losing to the Young Scorpions of Gambia in the semi final on Monday.

The Flying Eagles lost to Gambia by a lone goal and would now settle for a battle with Tunisia for a third place finish.

Earlier, Senegal continued their commanding display at the tournament with a 3-nil victory over Tunisia to set up a final clash with Gambia.

The third place fixture between Nigeria and Tunisia will be played on Friday, while the final between Senegal and Gambia will be played on Saturday.