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AFCON Qualifier: Coach Salisu Yusuf Names Makanjuola Team Captain
As the team continue to prepare for the 2023 African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania, the head coach of Nigeria’s Dream Team, Salisu Yusuf has named Success Makanjuola as the captain.
Former Water FC player hit the limelight in Nigeria football following his amazing performance with the Flying Eagles team at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland under coach Paul Aigboun.
Despite Nigeria not going far in the competition, Makanjuola’s performance earned him a move to the Spanish side CD Leganes.
The 21-year-old CD Diocesano attacker was among the ten foreign players invited by Salisu to beef up the team ahead of today’s important game in Dar e Salam.
Salisu just before the game on Saturday announced Makanjuola as the captain of the team.
The first leg of the Second Round of the CAF U23 African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania is slated for 4:00 pm local in Dare Salam (4PM Nigeria time) with the reverse fixture coming up in Nigeria next weekend at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
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NFF President Receives NNL Award for Transforming League
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria National League (NNL) on Wednesday honoured the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with a special award in recognition of his unwavering support for the growth and development of the league.
The award was presented in Abuja during the May and June editions of the NNL Awards, which celebrate outstanding players, coaches, teams, and other stakeholders for their exceptional performances and contributions to the league.
The award initiative aims to promote excellence, encourage grassroots football development, and foster stronger collaboration between government bodies and football stakeholders across the country.
Alhaji Gusau’s recognition underscores the positive impact of his leadership on Nigeria’s domestic football scene, particularly at the second-tier level.
While presenting the award, the NNL Chief Operating Officer, Emmanuel Attah, expressed gratitude to the NFF President for his continued support and fatherly guidance, which he said have contributed significantly to the progress and success of the league.
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