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CAF Selects Two Nigerian Referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees chosen for the tournament. CAF has also appointed 15 assistant referees, 10 VAR officials, and three assessors.

Last week, CAF confirmed Egypt as the new host after Cote d’Ivoire pulled out. The competition is set to take place from April 27 to May 18.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.


 

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‘He Brings a Different Quality’ — Frank Lampard Praises Onyeka

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Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.

The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.

“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.

“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”


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Arteta Confirms Saka’s Recovery, Gives Update on Martin and Jurrien

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Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.

He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”

He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”


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“We’re Still Waiting” — Alex Iwobi Opens Up on Nigeria’s World Cup Chances

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Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.

He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”


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