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

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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.

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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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Kylian Mbappe Backs Zinedine Zidane to Become Next France Manager

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France footballer, Kylian Mbappe expresses joy if Zinedine Zidane will be named the manager of France national team.

It can be recalled that the France team manager, Didier Deschamps has announced his intention to leave after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“It isn’t me who decides (who succeeds Deschamps). I am trying not to talk about it too much. It isn’t my job and there is already a manager there. You have to have respect for the people that are already in place.”

“I no longer have to prove my love for Zidane but I think you have to respect the people that are here (Deschamps).”


 

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Rwanda Confident Ahead of Nigeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Clash: “We’ll Stop Osimhen and Win”

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Oliver Maurice, the media officer of the Rwanda Football Association, FERWAFA, shares that Osimhen should be stopped.

It has been reported that Osimhen will lead Nigeria in the clash against Rwanda for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Osimhen is seen to be an impressive player and has shined all through his matches with Galatasaray, this season.

Maurice speaks on stopping the player to best the team at the clash. “Osimhen is on fire, and we will try to stop him in this match.”

“Nigeria have top-quality players, but we’re not afraid; we only respect them.”

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“Nigeria have never won in Rwanda. We’re all excited ahead of this match, and our fans will troop out in numbers to support the team.”


 

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Paul Scholes Questions Manchester United’s £2bn Stadium Plan

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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has voiced strong criticism of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent announcement to construct a new 100,000-seater stadium, estimated at £2 billion, to replace Old Trafford.

Scholes expressed concerns that the club appears to be “begging” for funds under Ratcliffe’s leadership, casting doubt on the feasibility of such an ambitious project.

Scholes remarked, “For a long time, we’ve been called the richest club in the world, but I feel like we’re begging a little bit, coming out and asking for the stadium and that we need £2 billion, and selling players to buy players.”

He cautioned fans against being overly trusting of Ratcliffe’s promises, stating, “Words are cheap, and we could say anything about anyone, you can say in 10 years we’ll have the biggest and best stadium in the world, you can say anything!”

The proposed stadium, backed by government support, aims to enhance the fan experience while preserving the essence of Old Trafford. Ratcliffe emphasized the necessity of such investments to prevent financial shortfalls by the end of 2025 and stressed prioritizing spending on the squad to secure trophies.

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However, the club’s financial strategies have come under scrutiny. Manchester United recently announced a 5% increase in season ticket prices for adult holders, a move that has been met with fan dissatisfaction, especially given the team’s current 13th-place standing in the Premier League. Additionally, the club plans to cut up to 200 more staff as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures.


 

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