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Coaches Hail Eagles’ Victory
Former Nigerian coaches, Joe Erico, Christian Chukwu, Henry Nwosu, Fanny Amu and Dominic Iorfa have expressed joy over Nigeria’s victory at the 29th AFCON for the third time.
In separate interviews with Tidesports in Lagos, they said that the players and coaches were committed and motivated to succeed.
“I am glad that we came out as winners, although it was not an easy task. Our task now is more on the Confederation’s Cup in Brazil.
“This I know we will not find easy because all the world would be watching us as the new African champions.
“But I believe in the coach and his team,” Erico, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, said.
Erico noted that the team needed more encouragement from football administrators and fans.
“The team need more of our support. I am not surprised that we won because we always put on a brilliant performance and the coach is ever capable,” he noted
Also, Nwosu, a former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, expressed confidence in the coach and his crew.
“I am happy that Keshi has made us proud as Nigerians, indeed we deserve the win.
“That the goal was scored by a home-based player only goes to show that Kesshi saw the blend would be a perfect fit.
“The confidence level is now high enough to go all the way for more wins in future, but will still need more encouragement from fans.”
Another former coach and Eagles captain, Chukwu expressed satisfaction with the performance of the team describing it as wonderful.
“Our boys have done it again. I saw this turning into a reality when we finally got the goal up.
“They should not, however, relax or allow this to get to their heads because more hurdles are still ahead,” he said.
Former head coach of the Super Falcons Paul Hamilton said it was a superb performance.
“I was astonished with the display on the pitch, it was a good game. I pray that they remain focused.
“I hope that with this good frame of mind, they would excel more to be greater world champions.
“The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should show more interest in the domestic football league and encourage more sponsors for them.
“They are boys with potential and can bring back Nigeria’s football glory.”
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CAFCC: Enyimba International In Pot 3 For Draws
African soccer governing body has released the pots for the qualified teams for the group stage of the Confederation Cup, Tidesports sources reports.
Enyimba International is among the 16 qualified teams for the group stage of the competition.
The People’s Elephant was placed in pot 3 alongside ASJaaraf, CS Constantine; Bravos Do Maquils, Lunda Suliat, Orapa United, Black Bulls, and Stellenbosch. Pot 1 consists of Zamalek, RS Berkane, Simba SC, and USM Algers while Pot 2 has ASEC Mimosa, Stade Malien, Al Masry, and CS Sfaxien.
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers : Super Eagles Host Libya, Oct 11
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11.
The two teams will clash in a matchday four encounter at the Tripoli International Stadium four days later.
The Super Eagles started their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 home win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
The three-time African champions were held to 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their second group game.The West Africans occupy top spot in Group D with four points from two games.
Libya are bottom of the group after amassing one point from two games.
Only the top teams in each group will advance to the tournament proper in Morocco beginning in December 2025.
Meanwhile, Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter. The facility is located in the city of Benina, some 19 kilometres outside the country’s second city, Benghazi.
Known previously as Hugo Chávez Stadium, the stadium is a 10,000-capacity facility with an artificial turf.
Both countries will do a Matchday 3 battle at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, 11th October, before the clash in the city at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, 15th October.
While the match in Uyo will kick off at 5pm, the battle in Benina will commence at 8pm Nigeria time.
Libya remain bottom of Group D after two rounds of matches, following a 1-1 at home to Rwanda (a game that was played at the Tripoli International Stadium) and a 1-2 loss to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan.
Nigeria tops the pool with four points, after a 3-0 spanking of Benin Republic in Uyo on Matchday 1 and a scoreless draw with Rwanda’s Amavubi in Kigali on Matchday 2.
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NYG: Kano Athletes Protest Over Allowances In Asaba
Kano State athletes, who participated in the concluded 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, last Friday called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their poor camp allowances.
The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than that of their counterparts from neighbouring Northwestern states.
“We were given less than N20,000 for ten days, while athletes from Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara received N50,000. Jigawa athletes were paid the highest, receiving N80,000,” one of the athletes said.
Despite the disparity in allowances, the athletes secured five gold, three silver, and one bronze in the competition.
They urged the governor to intervene and resolve the issue.
Also, the athletes commended the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, for supporting other athletes representing the state in sports like football and basketball and hoped for similar support.
The objective of the National Youth Games, initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, is to promote unity, peace, and understanding among youths while addressing issues of restiveness and unemployment across the country.
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