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Super Eagles Coach Invites 30 Home-Based Players for CHAN Qualification

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December 3, 2024

Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 30 home-based players to camp as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The tournament, reserved for players in domestic leagues, will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in February 2025.

Kano Pillars veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, who has scored eight goals this season, leads the list of invitees. Other key players include Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Rivers United defender Steven Mayo, and Abia Warriors forward Sunday Megwo.

The players are expected to report to camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ogun State on Wednesday, December

4. The team will prepare for their first-leg match against Ghana’s Black Stars B, scheduled for December 22 at the Accra Sports Stadium. The second leg will follow on December 28 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

Squad Breakdown

Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba), Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United).

Defenders: Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojewole (Ikorodu City), Imo Obot (Enyimba), Steven Mayo (Rivers United), and others.

Midfielders: Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Rangers International), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), and others.

Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), and others.

Eguavoen expressed confidence in the abilities of the local players, emphasizing their role in securing Nigeria’s qualification for CHAN 2025.

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Fabrizio Romano Reveals Amorim’s Decision To Include Godwill Kukonki In Premier League Match

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4 hours ago

December 4, 2024

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Manager of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim included player, Godwill Kukonki in the ream for the Premier League match with Arsenal on Wednesday.

This information was released by football expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano reveals that Amorim decided to just include the 16 year old player due to the lack of 2 players to suspension and injury.

“16-year-old defender Godwill Kukonki, involved again by Amorim as part of Man United squad to face Arsenal,” Romano tweeted on Wednesday.” “Lisandro Martinez is suspended, Luke Shaw injured and Kukonki is part of #MUFC squad.”

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Tennis Legend Serena Williams Addresses Bleaching Rumors

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7 hours ago

December 4, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Popular Tennis Legend, Serena Williams addresses bleaching rumors against her, many speculated the Legend might be bleaching as she has a different skin tone in a recent video from her natural look.

During a Live session Serena Williams hosted on her Instagram page, she addresses the rumor and states she does not bleach.

“And no, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin,” There is a thing called sunlight, and in that sunlight, you get different colors.” She explains that it was the sun that appeared her to be brighter just like every other black person seem to shine under the golden sun hour.

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Galatasaray President Özbek Announces Osimhen Is Free To Stay With The Club

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7 hours ago

December 4, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Galatasaray president, Dursun Özbek announces that Nigerian player, Victor Osimhen will not be forced to leave the club in January.

Osimhen joined the team in September as a loan on Napoli. There also seems to be a clause in the contract that permits Osimhen to switch to another cub during the January transfer window.

Özbek speaks the press concerning this matter “He is our player this season. There is a very difficult clause for him to leave at mid-season. According to our agreement, he will play for us until the end of the season.”