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Chairman House Committee on Sports Urges Flying Eagles To Defeat Senegal, Secure World Cup Ticket
Joel Ajayi
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has charged Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to give their all in Monday’s crucial quarter-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hon. Amadu, in a statement released on Sunday, described the fixture as a “golden opportunity” for the team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, with all four semi-finalists at the ongoing tournament earning automatic tickets to represent Africa on the global stage.
“The match against Senegal is more than a quarter-final; it is a chance to fly the Nigerian flag on the world stage once again. I urge the players to rise to the occasion and make the nation proud,” Amadu stated.
The Flying Eagles reached the knockout round after finishing unbeaten in Group B, recording a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia and holding Morocco goalless draw and Kenya to a 2-2 draw. The team now faces a Senegalese side known for its physicality and discipline, setting the stage for a high-stakes West African showdown.
Hon. Amadu, who has been a vocal supporter of youth sports development, commended the players and coaching crew for their efforts so far and reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for the team.
“Nigerians are fully behind you. We believe in your talent, resilience, and determination. Qualifying for the World Cup will not only be a reward for your hard work but a unifying moment for the country,” he added.
The Flying Eagles will take on Senegal on Monday with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. local time. Victory would see Nigeria book a place in the semi-finals of the continental tournament and confirm their ticket to Chile 2025.The Flying Eagles are the most successful team at the competition with seven titles.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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