Africa: CAF to Conduct Doping Officers Control Workshop for Wafu B Zone in Ouagadougou

[ad_1] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") will be hosting a CAF Doping Control Officers Regional Workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The three-day workshop designed will be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso between 14 - 16 October and will be officially opened by the nation's Minister of Sport Mr Somda Roland, who will be joined by Burkinabe Football Federation President, Colonel Major Oumarou Sawadogo. The WAFU B Zone's hosting of the workshop will be the second workshop conducted b CAF […]

October 15, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Edo Queens, Heartland, Bayelsa Queens, Qualify for S’finals

[ad_1] Benin City — Edo Queens and Heartland Queens have advanced to the semifinals of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) after an impressive display at the quarterfinals of the tournament on Saturday. The twelve-day tournament, in its fourth edition, started on October 6, 2024 and will run through October 17, 2024. In the opening quarter-final match, Edo Queens sailed through to the next round after crushing their opponent, Abia Anglels Football Club with a 4-0 score line. The […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Libya/Nigeria: Ekong Insists Libya’s Knights Will Be Tough in Reverse Fixture On Tuesday

[ad_1] Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has predicted that Libya's Mediterranean Knights will be even tougher nut to crack when both teams clash again Tuesday night in Benina. Tuesday's rematch will kick off by 8pm at a packed 10,000-capacity stadium and it will be played on an artificial pitch. Despite dominating the North Africans last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, it was the personal brilliance of Lazio's attacking midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, for Nigeria in the 71st minute […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Second Anniversary – Why We Raised Standard of Air Travel – Valuejet

[ad_1] A domestic carrier, Valuejet, has justified its reason for raising the standard of air travel in Nigeria, saying affordable, reliable, and customer-centric travel experience is not a thing that should be compromised. Managing Director of the airline, Captain Dapo Majekodunmi, who urged Nigerians to explore the beauty and diversity of the country, said there were extraordinary centres suffering low patronage. Majekodunmi stated this as the carrier celebrated its two-year anniversary, noting that it was offering 90 passengers free one-way […]

October 14, 2024 5

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Nigeria: Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival – Obi, Onishe Rejoices Over Cultural Preservation

[ad_1] The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and the Onishe, Chief James Onwordi have commended the people of Ubulu-Uku for preserving their ancient culture. During the 2024 Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival, the Obi and Onishe expressed gratitude for the community's dedication to cultural preservation. "The festival, which ended on Saturday, September 2024, showcased the kingdom's rich cultural heritage, attracting spectators from neighboring towns, villages, and investors" The Onishe of Ubulu-Uku kingdom Chief James Onwordi led hundreds in celebrating […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Super Eagles – Sports Minister Condemns the Actions of Libyan Authorities

[ad_1] The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has strongly condemned the recent actions of Libyan authorities, who held the Nigerian Super Eagles and their official's hostage at Al Abaq Airport. This incident occurred after the Nigerian aircraft, originally en route to Benghazi, was diverted to another city over a two-hour drive from the intended destination, just an hour before landing. This diversion caused significant distress to the Super Eagles team, officials, and support staff, who were […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers – Super Eagles Opt to Boycott Libya Tie

[ad_1] With players refusing to play under these conditions, NFF officials are considering flying the team back home. The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have vowed to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, citing inhumane and despicable treatment by their hosts. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team's delegation remained stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. The chartered ValueJet aircraft was […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Libya/Nigeria: Super Eagles Threaten to Boycott Afcon Qualifier Match Against Libya

[ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed alleged maltreatment of the Nigeria's contingent for the match by the Libyan government officials who kept and refused to clear the entire team at the Al Abaq Airport, 12 hours after they landed. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday morning read: "Super Eagles still at Al Abraq Airport 12 hours […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Nigeria/Libya: We’re Making Plans to Fly Super Eagles Back Home – NFF Pulls Out of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian delegation, en route to Benghazi for the crucial match, encountered unexpected difficulties when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations. Upon arrival, the team was left stranded without assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which […]

October 14, 2024 3