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2023 AFCON: Alhassan Yusuf a good Replacement For Ndidi

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Joel Ajayi
The Belgian-based player, Alhassan Yusuf, is no doubt a good replacement for the Liescester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.

Of  a truth Yusuf’s inclusion is a plus to the Nigeria’s Super Eagles because of his skill, and ability to control the midfied.

The 23-year-old Yusuf is uncapped who helped Royal Antwerp to the Belgian league title last season and competed in all their Champions League group matches between September and December where he scored against Porto FC.

Alhassan Yusuf who  played for FC Hearts of  Abuja before traveling will now play for Super Eagles for the first time when 2023 AFCON commence in Ivory Coast, next week.

However, Nigeria open their Cup of Nations campaign on Jan. 14 with a Group A game against Equatorial Guinea. They will also meet hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau in their group matches, where many belives that Yusuf will contributes his quota to the success of Eagles.

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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games

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By Joel Ajayi

Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.

In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.

Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.

Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.

“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.

“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”

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