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Super Eagles B’s Qualification For CHAN Raises Hope For World Cup Ticket – Chairman House Committee on Sports
.. Urges NFF To Build On The Feat
Joel Ajayi The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu has stated that Super Eagles B’s qualification for the Championship of African Nations Cup (CHAN) at the expense of Ghana is a good sign that the Nigeria’s flag will be hoisted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Home based Eagles on Saturday defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo after a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra.
Reacting after the victory, Honourable Amadu who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives said, “picking the CHAN ticket for the first time since 2018 is a sign for many good achievements in sports particularly in football.’
“I am so happy for the Home based Eagles for beating Black Galaxies to the ticket. Ending 2024 with this achievement is a sign that the senior national team will pick the FIFA World Cup ticket despite walking tight rope.”
I, on behalf of the House Committee on Sports congratulate the Home based Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation for finishing the year on a high, they should build on this achievement going into 2025 so that at the end of next year, football will put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.
As the CHAN finals holds in February, the NFF must start working on early camping CHAN Eagles to be among the title contenders.”
“Despite not too bright hope for Super Eagles picking the 2026 World Cup ticket following their position on the log, this feat has raised my hope and that of many Nigerians that the three times African champions will qualify.” the Chairman concluded.
The 8th Championship of African Nations Cup is slated for February 2025 and will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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