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Benin Defender Mohamed Tijani Out for Nigeria Clash
Benin Republic’s Cheetahs will be missing key defender Mohamed Tijani for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria due to an ankle sprain sustained during training. Reports from the Cheetahs camp confirm that Tijani will not participate in the match, but the medical team is working to have him fit for their next game against Libya on Tuesday.
Tijani, who played a crucial role in Benin Republic’s 2-1 win over Nigeria in June, will be a significant loss for head coach Gernot Rohr. The Cheetahs are set to face the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.
The Atalanta Forward Player, Ademola Lookman earns his second consecutive Baller of the Week award after scoring 2 goals in Atalanta’s Victory over Napoli. His performance in this game has earned him the highest rating (8) among Series A players in Round 11.
This reputation has given him high respect as has 6 goals and 4 assist in eight league appearances just this season. His impact in the team has stood out to others and has positioned him as a top contender for the CAF African Footballer of The Year award.
Manchester United receives a double injury boost right in time for their UEFA Europa League clash with PAOK on Thursday. This means that the team will be able to regain their star players that were injured right on time for the match.
cThe players who may recover right on time, according to the Interim Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, are Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen. This duo has already missed some matches due to their injury but might be able to make it back for this match on Thursday.
The Nigeria team, Super Falcons take on a friendly match with France on the 30th of November, 2024; this matches serves as a training and preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The match will take place at Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers. This will be marked as the seventh encounter Les Bleues will play in Angers and is a key warm-up fixture for both teams.
Recently, The Super Falcons also played a friendly match with the Algeria team, and won with 4-1.
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