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NFF President Gusau Assures Nigerians: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has guaranteed Nigerians that the Super Eagles will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in Mexico, the USA, and Canada.
Gusau also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of grassroots football across the nation, emphasizing its importance for the growth of the sport in Nigeria.
Speaking at the final match of the Sokoto State Football Association Chairman Cup at the Giginya Memorial Stadium, Sokoto, Gusau praised the Sokoto State FA for successfully organizing the tournament. The final saw Lokoja FC defeat A.A Star FC in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
The NFF President emphasized that missing back-to-back World Cups would be detrimental to Nigeria’s football aspirations and called for collective effort to ensure qualification. “The qualification of the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup is a task for all football stakeholders, led by the NFF,” Gusau said. “I urge everyone to support this mission.”
While commending the impressive talent and enthusiasm on display in Sokoto State, Gusau expressed concern about the state of the Giginya Memorial Stadium. He pledged to collaborate with relevant authorities to upgrade the facility to international standards, making it capable of hosting high-profile matches, including those of the Super Eagles.
“I am impressed with the level of talent and enthusiasm displayed by the teams and fans during this tournament,” Gusau noted. “However, I am also concerned about the state of the stadium. I promise to work with the relevant authorities to ensure it is renovated to meet international standards.”
Gusau extended his gratitude to the participating teams, fans, and the Sokoto community for their unwavering support in making the tournament a success.
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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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