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BREAKING: Pinnick Attacks Buhari, Sports Minister Over 3rd Term Ambition
Amaju Pinnick has hit the overdrive in his reaction to the Presidential directive conveyed through the Honorable Minister of Sports, advising NFF to do the right thing by ensuring that on September 30, NFF election holds and that the status is domesticated in line with best practices.
Pinnick is reported on a spending Spree to tarnish the image of the Minister and also undermine Mr President’s authority to speak about Nigerian football. Pinnick and entire NFF have crowded media platforms attacking the directives and sponsoring defamatory publications against the Minister, for daring to advise and direct NFF to do the right thing.
Amaju Pinnick, the outgoing NFF President has embarked on a campaign of calumny against the Sports Minister to the extent of attacking President Buhari for approving directives to NFF to do the right thing. Pinnick is spending on media attacks against President Buhari and the Minister.
Pinnick has gone further to attempt to blackmail the Minister and the Federal government at FIFA, using his friendship with Infantino, the FIFA President. Pinnick reportedly told Infantino to come hard on Mr. President and the Minister and accuse them of interference.
Sports
Nigeria Clinches Victory Against Namibia in Thrilling Encounter
Joel Ajayi
In a must win contest for Nigeria while coming off the backdrop of a disappointing match against Tanzania and Namibia also wounded from the loss against Zimbabwe, there was a lot at stake for both teams and 1 more loss for either team would end their journey at the 13th Africa games.
The toss favoured Namibia, who elected to bat first, setting the stage for an intense battle on the field.
A very well crafted bowling attack from the Nigeria team saw Namibia amassing a total of 121 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. On paper, this was a very defendable score for Namibia but the Yellow Greens had other plans.
In the second innings, the Nigerian team showcased their batting skills led by the opening pair of Sulaimon Runsewe and Daniel Ajeku. The openers remained steady, building a 23 runs partnership before Sulaimon Runsewe was caught by Malan K for 9 runs.
However, other notable contributions from Daniel Ajeku 20 runs of 25 balls, Isaac Danladi 28 runs of 21 balls and a captain’s performance from Sylvester Okpe
who stole the show with 22 runs off 15 balls guiding to guide his team to a well deserved victory.
With 1 ball left in the innings and 2 runs to win, Sylvester ended any hope for Namibia to remain in the tournament with a powerful six.
Nigeria finished with 125 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs
Nigeria won by 3 wickets
The player of the Match honours went to Danladi Isaac, whose exceptional performance with the bat and ball played a crucial role in Nigeria’s triumph.
Nigeria will resume hostilities against Zimbabwe on Wednesday 20th March 2024.
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