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

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7 months ago

December 3, 2024

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.

Squad Breakdown

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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Donald Trump Calls Lionel Messi the Biggest Football Star on the Planet

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16 hours ago

July 14, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Lionel Messi as the biggest football star in the world right now. Speaking after Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night, Trump praised the Argentine legend, calling him a global icon. While he still considers Brazilian legend Pelé the greatest of all time, Trump made it clear that Messi is the biggest name in football today.

He commended Major League Soccer for landing such a massive talent, saying, “Messi, yes, he’s a great star, probably the biggest soccer star on this planet. Our country is lucky to have him playing here every week.” Messi and his Inter Miami teammates took part in this year’s Club World Cup but were knocked out in the round of sixteen.

Entertainment

Tems Makes History as First African to Headline FIFA Club World Cup Final

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16 hours ago

July 14, 2025

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems made history as the first African artist to headline the FIFA Club World Cup final. She delivered a powerful performance during the final match between Chelsea and PSG on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Her setlist included crowd favorites like Essence, Born in the Wild, and Free Mind, captivating fans across the world.

The announcement of her performance, made by FIFA in collaboration with Global Citizen, sparked major excitement among football lovers and music enthusiasts alike. With this achievement, Tems joins the ranks of global stars like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez who have lit up the FIFA stage in the past.

Sport

Luis Enrique Says He’s Not a Loser After Chelsea Beat PSG in Club World Cup Final

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1 day ago

July 14, 2025

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Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has responded to criticism following his side’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, making it clear he doesn’t see himself as a loser. Speaking after the match, the Spanish coach rejected the label, saying, “Loser? I’m not a loser. I’m a runner-up. In top-level football, there are no losers. A loser is someone who doesn’t even get out of bed.”

Despite the defeat, Enrique’s record last season speaks volumes, he led PSG to a treble, winning the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the French Cup. Now, the focus shifts to the UEFA Super Cup, where PSG will take on Tottenham Hotspur on August 13.