Nigeria’s Falconets lost 3-1 to Germany in their second group game at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday morning. The Falconets have now failed to beat the Europeans in six meetings at this level. The Germans were in ascendancy in the opening minutes and made the pressure count with Alara Sehitler putting them ahead in the 17th minute. Nigeria recovered from the early setback but failed to put the ball into the net in the first half despite creating a number of chances. Chris Danjuma’s side fought back five minutes after the break with Chiamaka Okwuchukwu scoring…
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Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has admitted that the Super Eagles must be at their best to beat the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with an home game against Gernot Rohr’s side in Uyo on Saturday. Okoye, who stated that the players are working hard in training is however upbeat they will beat the Cheetahs “Very important games upcoming. For sure they play a mental role but we are getting prepared for this now and for sure we will get the win because these are…
Orlando Pirates of South Africa defender, Olisa Ndah is ready to stake claim for a regular playing berth in the Super Eagles. Ndah has made a return to the Super Eagles after around three years absence. The centre-back earned his invitation on the back of his impressive displays for South African club, Orlando Pirates. The former Akwa United player will however compete with the likes of William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi for a starting berth. Ndah posited that the competition for places in the team is a healthy one. “I think it is a healthy competition and there’s…
The Nigerian Navy says its Unit under the auspices of Operation DELTA SANITY recorded significant successes against crude oil theft and destroyed Illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Information, Commodore Adams Aliyu. He said on 29 August, 7 large Cotonou and 2 fibre boats operated by heavily armed oil thieves loading crude oil from an illegal loading point around Botokiri axis of Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State were seized. He added that on 31 August, 6 suspected crude oil thieves with 109 sacks of illegally refined petroleum…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team is unfazed with the prospect of facing former manager, Gernot Rohr again. Rohr masterminded Benin Republic’s historic 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in June. The Frenchman will be out to repeat the same feat when he leads the Cheetahs out in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against their neighbours in Uyo on Saturday. Troost-Ekong however declared the Super Eagles are not bothered with coming up against Rohr’s men again. “We’re ready for the game, playing against Gernot Rohr, a coach that knows us very well, was with us…
Galatasaray’s new signing, Victor Osimhen, has said he wants to create ‘unforgettable memories’ at the club. The Super Eagles striker was officially unveiled as a Galatasaray player on Wednesday. Osimhen signed a one-year loan deal with the Turkish Super Lig giants from Napoli. Reacting, the 25-year-old took to his X account to express his happiness for joining Galatasaray. “Super excited to be part of the Galatasaray family! “I can’t wait to give my all and make the most of this new journey with such an amazing group and the fans, Ready to create unforgettable memories together! Let’s go! @GalatasaraySK,” Osimhen…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The expectation that queues at filling stations would dissipate after the sudden hike in petrol prices on Tuesday was dashed on Wednesday. Across major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Ibadan, Warri, Jos and Port Harcourt, motorists spent hours at stations waiting to buy petrol, which was unavailable in most places. 2. The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) escalated on Wednesday, despite a strident attempt to resolve it. National Chairman, Julius Abure, rejected the 29-member interim committee headed by Senator Esther Nnenadi Usman, former Minister of State for Finance,…
A factional acting chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Callistus Uju Okafor, has declared a stakeholders meeting of the party, which was convened by Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, unconstitutional and an effort in futility. Okafor, in a statement on Wednesday, which was sent to DAILY POST in Abuja, said the meeting that produced Senator Nenadi Usman as the interim national chairman was illegal, urging Nigerians and party supporters to be wary of detractors. He cited Article 11 of the 2009 Constitution of the party and the consent judgement delivered by Hon. GO Kolawole on the 20th March 2018…
An eye expert, Dr Azeez Amuda, has cautioned Nigerians against marathon reading to protect their eyes. Amuda, popularly known as Baba Oloju pointed out that the eyes should be given some rest every hour by closing them for like two minutes before continuing with viewing things. He particularly urged journalists to undergo eye tests at least once a year and avoid visiting quacks and chemists for eye treatment. He spoke on Tuesday while giving a health talk organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Kwara Council. Amuda said: “It’s like somebody running a race for…
The Nigerian Army said its troops, in coordination with other security agencies, have successfully neutralised some terrorists and apprehended a notorious arms courier linked to a wanted terrorist. The army, which expressed this on its social media platform on Wednesday night, said the operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, while several kidnapped victims were rescued, and multiple suspects were apprehended. “On 3 September 2024, troops deployed in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State raided a terrorist stronghold in the Mandara Mountains. After a fierce firefight, the terrorists were forced to abandon 24 hostages, who were…