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AFCON 2021: Alhassan Yusuf Hits Super Eagles’ Camp

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1 year 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The Belgian-based player, Yusuf, replaced Leicester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.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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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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6 hours ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.

The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.

Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.

“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.

“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.

However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.

Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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