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Gusau Praises Flying Eagles’ Performance
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the NFF, has applauded the National U20 team for their impressive run in the semifinals of the AFCON U20 WAFU B tournament in Niger Republic.
Gusau, who watched their opening match, expressed his admiration: “I commend the Flying Eagles for reaching the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship and securing a place in the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. Despite losing 0-1 to Burkina Faso in their first game, the team has shown remarkable improvement in every match since.”
“The NFF is thrilled with their performance. We believe they have what it takes to successfully defend their title against Ghana in Wednesday’s final.”
The reigning champions, Nigeria, advanced to the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship in style, overcoming Niger Republic’s Junior Mena 3-1 in Lome, which also secured their spot in next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations.
Niger took an early lead just nine minutes into the second semifinal at Stade Kegue, but Nigeria, undeterred, regrouped and dominated the game. They scored three outstanding goals to secure their place in the final against their West African rivals, Ghana, who had defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 earlier.
Despite Niger’s pressure, Nigeria found their rhythm, leveling the score through Clinton Jephta in the 35th minute after a well-coordinated series of passes involving Kparobo Arierhi, Abba Maigari, and Nasiru Salihu.
Jephta struck again 13 minutes into the second half, putting Nigeria ahead, with goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt making crucial saves to preserve the lead. Olalekan Alonge sealed the victory with a third goal in stoppage time.
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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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