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Benin Coach Rohr Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Nigeria, Libya
The Cheetahs of Benin, under head coach Gernot Rohr, have announced a 24-man squad for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya.
The squad includes key players like goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe, Olivier Verdon, and Junior Olaitan, along with captain Steve Mounie, Jodel Dossou, and Aiyegun Tosin.
Benin will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles on November 14 at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, before traveling for an away match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights on November 18.
Currently, Benin sits second in Group D with six points from four games, aiming to secure qualification with these upcoming fixtures.
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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