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Qualifiers For The Under-20 World Cup: Mauritius Pulls Out Of Competition Against Super Falconets
Qualifiers For The Under-20 World Cup: Mauritius Pulls Out Of Competition Against Super Falconets....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian Under-20 Women’s team, Super Falconets, have progressed to the third round of the African Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign for Colombia 2024.
This development followed the notification by the Mauritius Football Association to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding their Under-20 Women’s National team’s decision to withdraw from their match against the Super Falconets
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Initially, the Mauritian women were scheduled to host the first leg of the qualifiers a week before the second leg, which was planned for October 14 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
However, a statement from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday, September 28, confirmed that CAF had conveyed the change in plans. According to CAF’s message, “Mauritius FA informed CAF of the withdrawal from the African qualifiers of FIFA U-20 WWC 2024. Consequently, Nigeria advances to the next round of the competition, and the missions of all officials of matches 37 & 38 are canceled.”
Mauritius had earned their place in the second round of qualification by defeating Chad’s under-20 women’s team. They were anticipated to provide strong competition for the Super Falconets in the third round. However, Nigeria’s advancement to the next stage now occurs without a match.
In the Colombia 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup, two African teams will compete, with the Super Falconets being one of the expected contenders.
Notably, the Nigerian team reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 edition of the tournament in Costa Rica before being defeated 2-0 by The Netherlands. While the Super Falconets have advanced to the Under-20 World Cup finals in 2010 and 2014, both times they were defeated by Germany.
This marks the second instance in less than a month in which a women’s team withdrew from international qualification games against Nigerian women’s teams, as Sao Tome and Principe’s women’s team also withdrew from Women’s AFCON qualifiers against the Super Falcons earlier this month.
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“‘We Stand Firm!’: OK Movement Defies Peter Obi & Seriake Dickson In Explosive Political Showdown!”
The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has dug in its heels, declaring that its controversial Presidential Campaign Council is fully valid and operational, directly challenging opposition from key Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leaders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This internal political clash follows harsh criticism from NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, who dismissed the movement’s campaign council as “nonsensical.” Presidential candidate Peter Obi reinforced this stance, arguing that support groups must not usurp the party’s official role.
In a strong rebuttal, OK Movement Director General, John Ughulu, asserted the group’s complete political and financial independence. Ughulu emphasized that the movement does not rely on Obi or the NDC for funding, stating, “Consequently, the movement does not and has not required any financial support from His Excellency, Peter Obi… to establish or operate its own organisational structure.”
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Assertion of Independence: Ughulu argued that the OK Movement’s leadership and framework operate autonomously and do not require approval from the NDC hierarchy.
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Constitutional Argument: The Director General contended that neither the Nigerian Constitution nor the NDC party constitution grants the party authority over an independent political organization’s internal affairs.
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Call for Respect: While framing the movement’s position as one of “institutional respect” rather than confrontation, Ughulu maintained that the movement cannot be compelled to abandon its identity to appease party leadership.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed that 24 personnel connected to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State will remain in protective detention for two weeks. This directive stands pending the conclusion of an independent investigation by a Federal Government committee.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
National Public Relations Officer Babawale Afolabi stated in an interview that the officers will be kept at the national headquarters in Abuja to ensure they remain accessible to the 10-member investigative panel constituted by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The committee has been given a two-week window to look into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and submit its official report.
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Protective Detention Status: The NSCDC clarified that the detention is a special directive rather than a standard criminal arrest, designed specifically to prevent any interference with the ongoing probe.
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Suspensions and Custody: Following the deaths of the suspects—who were arrested and detained between September 15 and 16—three additional personnel were identified and suspended, raising the total number of officers in custody to 24.
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High-Profile Personnel Involved: The affected officers under interrogation include the suspended Niger State Commandant, Ajayi Philips, along with various heads of intelligence, operations, and legal units from the state command.
The Corps has emphasized that administrative disciplinary proceedings are running concurrently with the independent presidential investigation.
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“‘The Battle Lines Are Drawn!’: Eric Chelle Unveils Shocking Super Eagles Starting XI For Madagascar Clash”
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has officially named his starting line-up for Nigeria’s crucial Group L opening match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar, scheduled for 5 p.m. today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The squad selection comes as Nigeria looks to bounce back from their previous 2-0 defeat against the Barea at the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt.
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Between the Posts & Defense: Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali takes the starting role in goal, backed by a backline featuring full-backs Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi alongside central defenders Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey.
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Midfield Engine: Team captain Wilfred Ndidi anchors the midfield alongside Fulham star Alex Iwobi.
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Attack & Flanks: In a bold tactical move, Chelle handed youngster George Ilenikhena his first international start, pairing him upfront with Akor Adams, while Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze provide width and threat from the flanks.
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Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
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Defenders: Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi
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Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi
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Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, George Ilenikhena, Akor Adams
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