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2021 AFCON Sports Minister, Salutes ‘Professional’ Eagles Winning Start, Urges Team To Stay Focused
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has commended the Super Eagles for their winning start to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon.
The Eagles beat seven time Champions Egypt in Garoua on Tuesday to underline their potentials as one of the teams to watch out for in the competition.
The victory has also pushed Nigeria to the top of Group D which also has Sudan and Guinea Bissau.
The Sports Minister urged the team not to rest on their oars but to maintain the urgency and momentum shown in the game against Egypt.
He praised the team for showing resilience and determination as well as demonstrating the typical conquering spirit and tenacity of the average Nigerian.
He also tasked the players and their coaches to remain focused and take this tournament one game at a time.
“You can see how different the team looked and played today. There is a new spirit and a new attitude in the players and it showed with their total dominance of proceedings on Tuesday.
“They brought the professionals that they are to the fore with a masterful display. They stepped up their game without any distractions. We saw the kind of football the Super Eagles are known for. I must thank the players, the coaching crew and the NFF for returning the Nigerian DNA to our football.
“Now we have to stay focused and take it one game at a time. We have just won a game, although a very important and morale boosting win but this is just the beginning. We must not get carried away. There are more battles ahead. I believe we will not be complacent. I think we can get better and better with every game. So, this game against Egypt is done and dusted, we must face our next game with the same level of zeal and determination,” Dare added.
Nigeria will play her second game of the tournament against Sudan on Saturday, January 16, 2022 in Garoua.
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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