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2021 AFCON: Eagles hold 1st training session in Cameroon
2021 AFCON: Eagles hold 1st training session in Cameroon
Eagles will put smiles on Nigeria faces-Simon
….. Nigerians Back Eagles to Conquer Africa In Cameroon
By Joel Ajayi
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday evening Garoua, in Cameroon had their first training ahead of their explosive group opener against seven-time champions Pharaoh’s of Egypt at the Stade Roumdé Adjia, venue of their Group D games.
Eagles arrived in Cameroon for the 33rd AFCON, aboard an Air Peace jet, at 11.05 pm on Wednesday with 25 players and officials and The Gleamer sports gathered that the team settle down quickly and set for another podium appearance.
Meanwhile, the Fc Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, believes that the Super Eagles team can spring surprises in AFCON if the team is resolute.
“I desire to win the trophy as a player. We came close last edition but we were unlucky, but with collective efforts now, we can make it happen. We need to put more effort in AFCON and an element of luck can put smiles in the faces of Nigerians.”
Amongst the prominent Nigerians gearing the team to conquer Africa is Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, High Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, JP, encouraged the team to soar high and bring back the cup to Nigeria.
Ejidike noted that with the government support and prayers of every Nigerian, the team would make the country proud.
On his part, President of Nigeria Basketball Federation Caretaker Chairman, Engr. Musa Kida reiterated his age-long belief that Nigeria is blessed with youthful and abundant talents that can rule the world of sports.
Kida, who started his sports career as a goalkeeper in his early days, is enthused that the Eagles are good enough to win the cup in Cameroon.
Kida praised the government for the support the team has so far received, going into the championship.
Nigeria who placed third at the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt, is set to begin its challenge for the cup on January 11, against Egypt.
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After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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