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AFCON 2021: Alhassan Yusuf Hits Super Eagles’ Camp
Joel Ajayi
Super Eagles’ debutant Alhassan Yusuf has finally arrived at the National Team’s Camp in Dubai United Arab Emirates ahead of the fast-approaching Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The Belgian-based player, Yusuf, replaced Leicester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.
Reports have it on Thursday morning that Yusuf the uncapped 23-year-old joined Super Eagle’s camp and quickly settled down for the showdown in a couple of days.
The camp players already include skipper Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface. Kenneth Omeruo, Moses Simon, Leke Ojo, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo, and Frank Onyeka have also reported to camp.
Others are Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi Samuel, and Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, and Nwabali.
However, the 2013 African champions will start their AFCON campaign against Equatorial Guinea on 14th January before taking on the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire four days later.
Before the three times, African champions will play their last group match against Guinea Bissau on 22nd January at the Felix Boigny Stadium.
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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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