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AFCON 2021: Alhassan Yusuf Hits Super Eagles’ Camp

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2 years ago

January 4, 2024

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The Belgian-based player, Yusuf, replaced Leicester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.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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Portable to Light Up NNL Super Four Final with Special Performance

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18 hours ago

May 6, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Afrobeats sensation Habeeb “Portable” Olalomi is set to headline the closing ceremony of the 2026 NNL Super Four, organisers confirmed on Wednesday at the Remo Stars Stadium.

The Ogun State-born entertainer will bring his trademark high-energy performance to Ikenne, delivering a mix of viral dance moves and hit songs as the Nigeria National League (NNL) crowns its 2025/2026 champion.

The finale will not be about music alone, as fans are also in line for exciting rewards. Two lucky spectators will each win ₦500,000 in a live raffle draw to be conducted by Portable himself, while the first 200 fans to arrive at the stadium on the final day will receive ₦5,000 each.

“We’re rewarding the fans who show up early and bring the atmosphere that makes Nigerian football special,” a Toptier Sports Management official said. “From Portable’s performance to the cash giveaways, we want a full festival of football in Ikenne.”

After a rest day on Tuesday, action resumes on Wednesday, May 6, with two crucial fixtures at the Remo Stars Stadium.

The opening day of the tournament attracted several prominent figures in Nigerian sports, including Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, former Sports Minister Sunday Dare, and Bet9ja chairman Kunle Soname, all present in Ikenne.

This year’s NNL Super Four features Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Ranchers Bees, and Inter Lagos—all of whom have already secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tournament will now decide the overall champion of the season

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