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2025 AFCON Qualifier: Sports Minister Charges Eagles To beat Libya

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Senator John Owan Enoh the Honourable Minister of Sports Development has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to dominate and conquer at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium come Friday the 11th of October 2024 ,as they take on  Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.

This match marks a key moment in Group D.


Acknowledging the ranking of the Eagles in group D ,Senator Enoh reminded them to show tactical superiority and prove their mettle on the field of play,leaving nothing to chance.


“Your solid start in the qualifiers has put you in a favorable position to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.None the less,you must guard your place,as theMediterranean Knights will aim to defy expectations, seeking at least a draw in Uyo.Never undermine your opponents.The nation will be rooting for you ,make us proud and good luck.”He said.


After two matches, Nigeria leads the group, having secured four points, while Libya is at the bottom with just one pointThe Eagles opened their campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin Republic and followed up with a goalless draw against Rwanda.


The Super Eagles also hold a historical advantage, having won all previous encounters with Libya.

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Special Sports is an integral part of Mr President’s Renewed Hope Commitment to Nigerians-Olopade

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, says prioritising the  plight of the Country’s Special Athletes is one of the integral commitments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, under the revamped Sports Commission.


The NSC DG stated this over the weekend when he attended the final of the first edition of the Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship held at the National Stadium in Lagos.


The DG reiterated that every Sports will get its required attention from the National Sports Commission , stressing that the Mandate of Mr President is to ensure a sustainable Sports Economy is built by maximising the potential of every sport.


” I must state here that myself and the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko are totally committed to ensuring that you guys in wheelchair basketball, like every other para- sports, feel the impact of the renewed hope agenda of Mr President .


” This is why events of this nature , as small as it may appear , will always be appreciated and supported by the Commission.


” I am also very happy with the kind of giant strides we are witnessing with Wheelchair basketball and it has continued to grow over the years from where it was when I was the President”, he said.


The DG further hailed the organisers of the event saying, ” this is a very good one from Musibau and his wife, both who are captains of the Nigerian team, now playing in France . So for them to come back home to put this together shows how much the Sport has continued to grow in the Country”.


The Elite Wheelchair Basketball tournament saw Ogun State emerging winners after beating Oyo State in a highly entertaining final. Lagos State clinched the third place position after beating Kwara state in the third place match.

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