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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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Former Man United Star Jesse Lingard Ends Contract With FC Seoul

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Former Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, has revealed that he has mutually agreed to leave FC Seoul and his contract will end. It is reported that he will leave next week.

It can be noted that the footballer joined in February 2024 and has made 66 appearances since then, scoring 18 goals.

The player shared his experience on social media, saying “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top class.”

“The love, support, and appreciation you have shown towards me over these last two years has been truly amazing. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.”


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Rio Ferdinand Compares Bukayo Saka’s Strength to Mohamed Salah

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Former footballer,  Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal star player, Bukayo Saka, to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

When comparing players, he shared that: “When Saka is on it, he looks unplayable,” however he also stated that even with Salah’s stature, he is strong.

He has got the strength like Mohamed Salah. He is small in frame and size when you look at him, but do you ever see him get pushed off the ball?

“You don’t really see people take the ball off him or put him on his arse. He is a strong little guy.”


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“Arsenal Must Prove It” — Leboeuf Predicts Tough Race With Chelsea and Man City

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Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf speaks on recent league matches and names two clubs that can really challenge Arsenal this season, Manchester City and Chelsea.

During a recent interview when speaking about Arsenal, he shared “They are still the big favourites [for the title], but they will have to prove it. They lost four points against Sunderland and Chelsea. Manchester City are back, Chelsea are still there.”

“We will have the winter period, which will start very soon, so let’s see,” he said.


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