The Super Eagles have advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a well-deserved 1-0 victory over the Palancas Negras of Angola.
Ademola Lookman secured the win for Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Lookman’s goal came at 41 minute just before halftime, following unselfish play from Moses Simon.
Next, Nigeria will face the winner between Cape Verde and South Africa on Wednesday, February 7.
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Ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Angola today, the Super Eagles have received a pep talk with President Bola Tinubu.
President Tinubu, currently on a private visit to France, addressed the team via a video call posted on his son, Seyi Tinubu’s Instagram page.
This comes after the Super Eagles’ impressive 2-0 victory over Cameroon, a performance that secured their passage to the knockout stages.
Meanwhile, the principal officers and members of the joint sports committees in the National Assembly announced their intention to fly to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire to cheer the team on in person.
Senator Kawu Sumaila, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and disclosed the lawmakers’ support.
“I am happy with the Nigerian team’s performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations,” he said. “The principal officers of the National Assembly and the two Committees on Sports will also be in Cote d’Ivoire to watch the quarter finals with Angola.”
The Senator also addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding coach Jose Peseiro’s future. “We will look at it after the competition, am sure of victory for the Super Eagles against Angola,” he said.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, for a random drug test after his sterling performance against Cameroon in the Round of 16 match on Saturday, January 27, of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
Osimhen was the driving force in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16.
In one of such instance, Osimhen dispossessed a Cameroon defender of the ball and made a low pass to Adebayo Lookman for the opening goal. He chased down every ball and remained a constant threat to the Cameroon defense squad throughout his time on the pitch.
His tireless display and energetic pace have attracted the attention of CAF, leading to his being picked for a random test, Vanguard reported. Usually, players are picked by drawing of lot for all the players in a matchday squad. However, a player can also be picked randomly if they notice any unusual behaviour.
Meanwhile reports circulating on social media platforms indicate that Osimhen has undergone a random dope test conducted by the anti-doping department.
However, initial information had been deemed partially accurate, but it has been confirmed that the Nigerian international underwent the test following the match against Guinea-Bissau, not Cameroon as earlier speculated.
There is an uproar on social media, especially on the micro-blogging platform Twitter now known as X, over a viral photo of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka.
The young lad, who is a Hollywood actor, movie producer, and businessman was featured in a gay publication which has left many questioning his sexuality.
The British-Nigerian actor was seen on the front page of a UK Gay Times publication, defending the queer community.
The photo has since created an uproar online as some defended his father while others dragged the Labour Party presidential candidate for raising a gay son.
One Frank tweeted, “Evil that men do is in them not after them. This is Oseloka Obi, Peter Obi’s son, like father-like son. Though is not our business but we just let our people know that our God is with us, nobody can fight Biafra and remain the same go and verify. Remember today is our fundraising
One Ayodeji Oyewumi wrote, “You can vote for Tinubu whose daughter is queer but you won’t vote for Peter Obi cos his actor son acted a gay role in a movie. Last last many black folks will still be used for future experiments by Oyinbo. Something is deeply missing in the brain.
One Prof Oolusore wrote, “You people left Nigeria’s Economic and Security Challenges to he pushing unnecessary propaganda on Peter Obi’s son personal life
One Inumidun wrote, “It’s hilarious. So do we say he failed as a parent cus your child is a reflection of you
One Veez Gram wrote, “Omooo. Person go just dey born. Wetin pass am. Nawa
One Glitz Farms wrote, “God will not give me any child that will give me wahala in Jesus name
One Cyril Unusual wrote, “Tinubu’s daughter is also gay. Make una leave Peter Obi, he is not the cause of u people’s problems.
One Obehi Noir wrote, “What’s the big deal? His father wants to fix the country can we focus on that instead of what his children do
One Business Joint wrote, “Why are these children of powerful men behaving this way is it that they have no time to train their children? Awww
One Cirok Eric wrote, “This one just wan spoil everything for him papa
One I Am Fav wrote, “He’s an adult. His choices don’t make his father less of who he is. I’ll still support P.O. over your vegetable any day. Talk another thing please”.
Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu told him that he was not too impressed with the Super Eagles’ display in their final Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against Guinea-Bissau a few days ago.
Enoh made this known while speaking with the Super Eagles players and coaches via a Zoom meeting on Wednesday ahead of Nigeria’s round of 16 clash with Cameroon.
Recall that Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 and finished in second position in Group A behind leaders Equatorial Guinea.
“One of the main reasons that made me have this call with you is the chance I had meeting with Mr President yesterday, I went to the Villa for something else and the president cornered me and said, ‘we managed to qualify [for the Round of 16].’ I said your Excellency, that is how we will be going until we win the tournament. And he said, ‘tell our players I wasn’t too impressed in our last match but I know that now that they are off the Group stages, I know they are going to impress me more and more.’ That is what the president told me,” Enoh said.
“The president is actually watching your matches and he is urging you and he knows that there was a lot of consciousness at the Group stages and he knows that from the Round of 16 that they [Super Eagles] are going to be more and more impressive.
“I remembered that in 2022 in Cameroon, at the Group stages, Egypt as a country barely struggled to qualify but that same Egypt went ahead to go and play the finals. I remembered that same Egypt, we won them in the Group stage. I remembered that superlative goal scored by [Kelechi] Iheanacho. I also need to communicate to you the mood back home in the country, Every Nigerian is rooting for you and believing you are going to do it again like the slogan of the NFF.”
Controversial reality TV star Josephina Otabor has seemingly apologised for claiming that men are “so cheap” when it comes to sexual relationships.
LeadingReporters learnt that the reality star had in the latest episode of her podcast, Spill With Phyna, claimed that men are “cheap” and mostly grovel when women make slight advances towards them.
She further stated that a lot of men are married to women who approached them as she emphasized that men cover their insecurity by shaming women with their body counts.
Her claims earned backlash, with many lambasting her on social media.
However, commenting on a viral clip of her podcast on X, where she was being dragged, Phyna admitted that her comments were flawed.
She wrote: “I don see am. Wetin I really talk nor good.”
Jean-Louis Gasset has been sacked as coach of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Ivory Coast two days after their 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea.
It was the heaviest home defeat in Ivory Coast history and they are the first Afcon host to lose two group games since they did so in 1984.
The Elephants still carry faint hopes of progressing to the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
They will be led by Emerse Fae, one of Gasset’s coaches, on an interim basis.
The country’s football federation said it had “terminated the contracts” of 70-year-old Gasset and his assistant Ghislain Printant “due to insufficient results”.
Nollywood actor and producer, Yul Edochie, has started a Christian programme on YouTube which he called ‘True Salvation Ministry’.
Nollywood actor and producer, Yul Edochie, has started a Christian programme on YouTube which he called ‘True Salvation Ministry’.
Edochie made this known via an Instagram post on Tuesday, having earlier announced that he was called to deliver “the true message of God”.
With the poster on his Instagram, he said, “Come, listen to the true word of God and experience true salvation.”
Before unveiling the ministry, the actor notified his fans that he would make the biggest announcement.
He wrote, “I’m about to make the biggest announcement of my life today at 2pm.”
Hours later, sharing a poster of his new ministry, he wrote, “It’s time to answer the call of God Almighty. It’s time to fully engage in His work. To spread the true message of God. Tune in and be transformed.”
Yul, the son of the veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie married May Aligwe in 2004, and their marriage is blessed with children.
The actor, however, received criticisms from netizens after he disclosed fellow actor, Judy Austin as his second wife on April 27, 2022.
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage is planning to celebrate her 43rd birthday in grand style.
The music diva uploaded a screenshot of the N168 million designer bag she is considering buying as an early birthday present.
This pricey handbag has created quite a fuss since the singer, who will be 43 on February 5, 2024, stated her plans to get herself an early birthday gift.
Tiwa revealed a discussion she had with a luxury shopper on WhatsApp regarding the $147,000 (N168 million) designer bag on her Snapchat account.
She wrote: “Should I or not? I meannn my birthday is in a couple of weeks.”
Recently, the music diva invested N1.7 billion in a luxurious residence situated in the heart of London.
Sharing glimpses of her stunning new home on Instagram, she joyfully announced securing her first property key in the country.
Tundeednut, a well-known blogger and close friend of the singer, disclosed that Tiwa made this significant purchase, marking her as a London homeowner as the year draws to a close.
The house, showcased on social media, features a fully equipped gym, elegantly furnished living spaces, and even a cinema room.
Tundeednut’s repost of Tiwa‘s announcement caused quite a stir online, with him confirming the substantial amount—N1.7 billion—that she spent to acquire this exquisite space.
Nigeria’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, have qualified for the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 on Monday evening.
The Eagles took the lead after Guinea-Bissau’s Sangante kicked the ball into the net at exactly 36 minutes into the game.
Nigeria finished as runners-up in the group behind Equatorial Guinea.
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