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Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON The Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches remaining in the qualifiers. With 10 points in the bag, the Super Eagles are guaranteed a top-two finish, following a 1-0 victory for Libya over Rwanda in Kigali, Group D. Next up, the Super Eagles will face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Abidjan tonight before returning home to complete their qualifying campaign against Rwanda on Monday. Rwanda, with five points and Libya, now on four, cannot surpass Nigeria with just one matchday left for both teams. The three-time African…

Yesterday, at my residence in Onitsha I had the pleasure of welcoming the management team of Ijele Sports Club, led by the CEO, Barr. Ferdinand Afam Naza, along with Ezeokoli Blessing Chimezie. Based in the vibrant city of Enugu, Ijele Sports Club is a pioneering multi-sports organisation with a mission to elevate sports in Nigeria using international standards. I learnt that Ijele SC men’s football team is eagerly set to make its debut in the Nigerian National League (NNL) on November 30, 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for the club but also for Nigerian youths who…