Sports

My Target Is To Win AFCON Trophy-Coach Peseiro

Published

3 years ago

June 8, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The newly Appointed Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that the only reason he accept Eagles job is to the next coach to win Africa Cup of Nations AFCON.

He gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when he was presented to the minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare as a new coach of the senior national football team, the Super Eagles.

According to him, I want to thank Nigerian government for picking me as the coach, I want to tell you today I come here for a one goal and that target and the goal is to win AFCON.

“I come here to win AFCON.

“I know the quality of team, Nigeria has, I believe in the team and quality, I believe in the country because Nigeria has a fantastic team in Africa in my opinion I think everybody can agree with me.”

Coach Peseiro who signed one year contract with Nigeria will led Eagles to face Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja battle for 2023 AFCON Qualifiers ticket on Thursday.

However, the Portuguese who was recently engaged by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has led the Super Eagles to two international friendlies against the Mexico and Ecuador national in the United States of America where the Eagles lost by 2-1 and 1-0 respectively.

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Basketball

Plateau, M2 Academy Clash in Final as CDS U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Tournament Ends in Abuja

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

As the curtain falls on the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Tournament, all eyes will be on the grand finale today Wednesday in Abuja where Plateau State will take on the high-flying M2 Academy in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.

The 5days tournament organized to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and promote youth engagement through sports, has witnessed thrilling displays of talent and teamwork from budding basketball stars across the country.

Both Plateau and M2 Academy have shown resilience, skill, and determination throughout the competition, earning their spots in the final through hard-fought victories.

M2 Academy, known for their fast-paced and tactical style, will be hoping to outclass a physically dominant Plateau side that has wowed fans with their aggressive play and defensive discipline.

Trophies, medals, and individual awards will be presented at the end of today’s final to recognize outstanding performers, including Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, and Top Scorer.

As Plateau and M2 Academy square off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, fans can expect an action-packed finale that underscores the rising potential of youth basketball in Nigeria.

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