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Governor Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State has unequivocally affirmed that the upcoming Rivers State International Marathon is poised to captivate the global spotlight and shine a positive light on the state.
Governor Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State has unequivocally affirmed that the upcoming Rivers State International Marathon is poised to captivate the global spotlight and shine a positive light on the state.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has sent another goodwill message to the Super Eagles players ahead of their encounter with the Elephants of Cote d' Ivoire, Sunday, urging them to work extra hard to bring home the trophy as Nigerians are earnestly waiting to celebrate them for winning the 2023 AFCON cup.
Read more: AFCON Cup: Nigerians waiting to celebrate you, Uzodimma tells Super Eagles
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has lauded the exceptional performance of the Senior Men's National team of Nigeria, describing them as an "unstoppable force" after their semi-final win over South Africa on Wednesday evening.
Captain Ahmed Musa and defender Kenneth Omeruo were in the Super Eagles’ squad that last won the Africa Cup of Nations title, back in 2013 in South Africa. They are also in the present squad that is at the cusp of glory in Cote d’Ivoire, with the Final match against the host nation taking place on Sunday night at the 60,000-capacity Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpé.
Read more: AFCON 2023: We want double double - Musa, Omeruo declare
In recent times, players of the Edo Queens have been leaving the team in droves for ‘greener pastures’.
Read more: Players leave Edo Queens in droves over Betsy Obaseki’s Tournament fallout
Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adams has again congratulated the Super Eagles for booking a place in the final at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire
Read more: AFCON final ticket: Chairman House C'ttee on sport Hon. Adams hails Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has qualified for the final of the ongoing 2023 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' IVoire by defeating Bafana Bafana of South Africa after a penalty shootout.
Read more: Super Eagles defeat hard fighting Bafana Bafana to qualify for the final of AFCON 2023
An Akure-based medical practitioner and Chief Medical Director of Sckye Hospital, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has warned Super Eagles fans and football lovers who are highly emotional and have heart conditions to avoid Sunday’s final.
Read more: Doctor warns anyone with heart condition to stay away from watching AFCON
Team Nigeria's contingent to the 2024 African Games will open camp on February 15, 2024, in five states across the Federation, as preparation hits second gear for the Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana from March 8 - 23, 2023.
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has promised to host Edo-born 2023 African Footballer of the Year and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen and other Super Eagles players of Edo origin after the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition taking place in Ivory Coast.
Read more: AFCON 2023: Obaseki to host Osimhen, Osayi others after tournament
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of two hundred million naira for the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
Mathematical Segun Odegbami (MON) will Chair this year's Sportsville Special Recognition Awards.
Read more: Odegbami Chairs SV Award...says Award is credible & commendable
The management of seven-time Nigeria league champions, Rangers International F.C, has successfully captured the signatures of six new players to galvanize the team to challenge for a top finish in the 2023/2024 NPFL season whose second round is billed to commence on February 14, 2024.