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Only the best Player will be at AFCON – Shariff Inuwa

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2 years ago

November 30, 2023

Only the best Nigerian legs will be at the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast was the candid expression of Shariff Inuwa, chairman of the technical committee of the NFF.

According to the former footballer popularly known as Ahlan, AFCON tournament is a very competitive one and for the Super Eagles to stand tall among other competitors, only the best should be invited to fight and eventually be selected to make the team for the African football fiesta.

He added further that Jose Peseiro has been briefed on what it is at stake regarding the AFCON and NFF is very optimistic that the Portuguese tactician will do justice in ensuring that quality players, worthy of the national colours of Nigeria will be on parade in Ivory Coast.

“I want to assure that only the best, the very best of Nigerian players will be at the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. The technical Committee of the NFF has mandated Jose Peseiro on this task and we are working together to achieve this feat,” Inuwa said.

“AFCON is a very competitive tournament. It is very important for the Super Eagles to parade players who are very committed to what is at stake in Ivory Coast.

“We hope that all the quality Nigerian players that merits to be in the Super Eagles are injury free. I am particularly happy to see that Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze have fully recovered.

“I watched the game between AC Milan and Borrusia Dortmond on Tuesday. The goal by Chukwueze against Dortmond showed great quality and it is our prayer that this will repeated in the Super Eagles by the grace of God.

“I also saw the goal Sadiq Umar scored few days ago. He was out injured for almost year. It is good to see Nigerian players doing well in Europe.

“What is before us now is the AFCON. We pray that our players will be injury free by the grace of God, amen,” he concluded.

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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

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June 9, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.

Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.

South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.

“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.

“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.

The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.

The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.

As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.

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