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Super Eagles’ ll Qualify For Qatar 2022-NFF

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4 years ago

September 10, 2021

Joel Ajayi
The General secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has given assurance that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2022 FIFA World cup in Qatar.

Speaking when the executive members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT Chapter visited to celebrate his birthday with him in his office at the Moshood Abiola National stadium in Abuja, Dr Sanusi stated that all hands are on deck to ensure that Nigeria’s flag is hoisted in Qatar next year.

According to him, “the game in Cape Verde wasn’t an easy one bearing in mind that they have been unbeaten in their home soil over the past five years. With that in mind, they thought it was going to be business as usual when they scored first. But our boys fought back to level scores and got a deserved winner late in the game.

“We are assuring Nigerians that the NFF will do everything humanly possible to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. We give God the glory and we thank the Federal government and Nigerians for their support and prayers” the NFF chief scribe stated.
Earlier, while presenting a massive designer birthday card to Dr Sanusi, the FCT SWAN chairman, Bunmi Haruna charged the NFF not to relent in the quest to qualify Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

His words, “We congratulate the NFF and Nigerians for the excellent results the Super Eagles recorded against Liberia and Cape Verde in the world cup qualifiers. These victories couldn’t have happened by chance, they are obviously results of well planned preparations and determination of the NFF and the team.”

“As we look forward to the rest of the matches, we want to urge the team not to relent,and to be cautious that nothing has been achieved until we qualify for the world cup.

On our part we will continue to support the NFF, the Super Eagles and other national teams to succeed in all competitions” the SWAN boss stated

An overwhelmed Dr Sanusi after receiving the giant card expressed his joy at the gesture by SWAN even as he called on the Sports writing body to support NFF to develop the game.

“I am aware that you came to the office to celebrate my birthday on August 30 but I was away on an international assignment to commission the world cup qualifying match between Egypt and Angola. Let me say I’m overwhelmed by your kind gesture. Thank you so much for extending this gesture to me” he quipped.

The Eagles have two wins from two games against Liberia and Cape Verde and presently seats on top of Group C with six points.
Despite missing 10 regular players in the last match away to Cape Verde, Nigeria was able to grind out a 2-1 win after defeating Liberia 2-0 four days earlier.

The Super Eagles will next month play Central African Republic in continuation of their quest to be at Qatar 2022 world cup.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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