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“Nigeria-Ghana Rivalry Will Drive Super Eagles to Victory”- Daniel Ogunmodede
Daniel Ogunmodede, the coach of Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, has expressed confidence that the fierce rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will drive his team to victory in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier.
The upcoming two-legged clash offers the Super Eagles a long-awaited chance to settle scores after the Black Galaxies of Ghana denied Nigeria a place in the last CHAN tournament held in Algeria.
This time, Ogunmodede believes his squad is fully prepared to turn the tables.
Reflecting on the rivalry and the significance of the matchup, he stressed how crucial mental preparation will be for his players as they face a high-pressure contest.
Speaking to CAF Online, Ogunmodede explained the team’s strategy for handling the intensity of the occasion.
“Managing the pressure and expectations surrounding such a high-stakes game against our intense rivals is a key focus,” he said.
“We emphasize mental fortitude, maintaining a clear focus on our game plan, and instilling confidence in the players to perform at their best.
Embracing the rivalry as motivation rather than anxiety is central to our approach.”
Ogunmodede also stated the larger implications of securing qualification for the CHAN tournament, which exclusively features players from domestic leagues.
He pointed out that success in this competition would not only boost team morale but also spotlight Nigeria’s local football talent.
“Qualification would be monumental. It offers a platform to showcase local talent, raise the profile of the domestic league, and inspire the next generation of footballers,” he added.
Former French Boxing Champion, Thierry Jacob passed away at 59 Years, this was announced by the mayor of his hometown.Thierry Jacob made quite an impact in the boxing world, he claimed the title of WBC super bantamweight in 1992.
He also defeated the Mexican boxer Daniel Zaragoza. Thierry began his profession in boxing in 1984 and retired in 1994 securing a record of 39 wins and only 6 losses.
His legacy now continues with his son Romain Jacob who was crowned the champion in European Super featherweight title in 2014.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to make a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer window opens in January.
Arsenal’s struggles with finding consistent attacking form have been a significant concern this season, with their inability to score from open play in their last four matches.
While the Gunners have shown strong defensive stability, their offensive challenges have limited their ability to keep pace with the top teams.
Currently, Mikel Arteta’s side sits in third place in the Premier League, trailing Liverpool and Chelsea, and their goal-scoring woes are becoming increasingly apparent.
Ferdinand, a well-known pundit and former England international, believes that a striker like Osimhen could be the key to reigniting Arsenal’s title aspirations.
The 24-year-old Nigerian forward has been in exceptional form for Napoli, known for his physicality, clinical finishing, and ability to lead the line in high-pressure situations.
Ferdinand highlighted Arsenal’s need for a proven number nine who can consistently make an impact on matches, stating, “You ain’t having a number nine that’s coming on impacting games.”
Fabrizio Romano reveals Southampton plans to appoint Ivan Jurić as their new team manager after former coach Russell Martin. According to the football expert, Coach Martin and the team had an agreement which gives a smooth transition for the next manager of the team.
Romano reveals this information on his social account on X, “Southampton have agreed a deal to appoint Ivan Jurić as new head coach to replace Russell Martin. Contract set to be signed today.”
The football expert also states that a verbal contract concerning the new potential manager, Jurić
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