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Westerhoff Faults Rohr’s Tactics Against Madagascar

Former Super Eagles technical adviser, Clemens Westerhoff has blasted the tactics adopted by current boss Gernot Rohr in the wake of the team’s loss to Madagascar in the ongoing African Cup of Nations.
Rohr made many changes to the team that defeated Burundi and Guinea in the first two games, and it proved to be costly, with Madagascar scoring twice to secure the three points that helped them finished as the Group winners.
Reacting to the performance of the team against the Malagasy, Westerhoff who led Nigeria to the title back in 1994, said Gernot Rohr’s tactics and changes made the team vulnerable.
“The tactics was wrong, the changes were many from the playersthat played against Burundi and Guinea,” Westerhof opined.
“Yes, maybe they didn’t give Madagascar any chance (underrated Madagascar)”.
“Its difficult to believe Super Eagles lost to a Madagascar team Ican’t find (in the map).” Westerhof opined.
The experience Dutch tactician admitted that he’s surprised by the manner of the defeat and tagged it as a shameful loss.
“Who is Madagascar?. Where are they in Africa and the World? Who are their players and where do they play?,”
“I’m surprised, its a shame that Super Eagles, with big and experienced players”. He concluded.
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Umuahia Hosts Africa Para- Badminton Championship
The championship will run from today to October 12 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. On the ground for the championship are athletes from Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mauritius and Rwanda. They arrived on Sunday.
Some of the other countries were expected in the Abia State capital yesterday. Speaking on the championship, yesterday, Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, said the chief host, Governor Alex Otti, has mobilised facilities and the personnel to ensure a successful event.
Speaking through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Raymond Chima Ukwa, said: “We have the best mats, playing mats, especially the wheelchair playing mats, which is the first of its kind in West Africa.
“If you go around, you’ll see the hall and the preparation that has been made to ensure that people have an equitable world-class playing field.” Thrilled by Governor Otti’s support for the competition, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) President, Francis Orbih, said that, besides making all the necessary arrangements that will ensure a successful hosting of the events, “we will have a Para-Badminton workshop for coaches and players.
“Nigeria is doing well, Abia is doing well, and we want to do better to improve on where we are, which is why all these have been put together by Governor Otti.”
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FIFA U20: Flying Eagles Narrowly Loss to Norway
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup with a narrow 1–0 loss to Norway on Monday, despite creating several opportunities to level the game.
Norway took the lead in the 9th minute after being awarded a controversial penalty. The Flying Eagles pressed for an equaliser but were denied two penalty claims in the second half.
Kparobo Arierhi came close in the 47th minute when his shot drifted wide with the goalkeeper beaten, while Tahir Maigana struck the upright in the 63rd minute.
Nasiru Salihu’s rising effort in the 71st minute also went narrowly over the bar, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Seven minutes from time, Maigana again tested Norway with a long-range strike that went just wide as Nigeria continued to pile on the pressure.
Despite their dominance, the Flying Eagles could not find the breakthrough and now turn their attention to Thursday’s clash against Saudi Arabia in their second group match.
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