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NANPF President, Babanginda celebrates with Eagles, Pinnick
…urges them to go all the way
The president of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers, NANPF, Tijani Babanginda has joined millions of Nigerians to congratulate the Super Eagles for their heroic performance in their 3-2 second round win over defending champions, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Babanginda also rejoices with the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick and other members of his board for the Super Eagles resounding victory.
Speaking from Egypt, the former Nigeria International says the performance of the team against Nigeria perennial rivals showed how determined the Genort Rohr tutored side is towards winning the trophy which Nigeria last won under late Stephen Keshi in 2013
The president of the Nigeria players Union is also full of confidence that the Super Eagles has the potential and capacity to go all the way in this year biannual Africa football fiesta.
“The Nigeria Player Union is so proud of the boys. They indeed made Nigerians and most especially the Nigeria players Union proud. We had never doubted their ability even after the Madagascar defeat we knew they would rise to the occasion at the right time.
“We want to wish them luck in their remaining matches praying that they come out victorious. The Nigerian players Union are right behind them, cheering them up, while waiting to join them and other Nigerians in celebrating the trophy,”
Babangida also praised Amaju Pinnick and his board members for the supports and motivation given to the boys stressing that it is indeed the result of their supports that is yielding dividend in the Super Eagles performance at AFCON.
“You cannot take away the fact that the Leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has played a part in the success journey of the Super Eagles. So, we celebrate with them. It is always my idea that when people do well you celebrate them so that when you criticize when they do not do well they will understand,” Tijani Babanginda maintained.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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