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Sodiq Ismail: Super Eagles Invitee Vows To Give His All Against South Africa, Benin
Sodiq Ismail: Super Eagles Invitee Vows To Give His All Against South Africa, Benin....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Remo Stars defender Sodiq Ismail has committed to delivering his best performance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as he gears up for his international debut. The promising right-back is one of two players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) named in coach Finidi George’s 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June…..CONTINUE READING
The other NPFL player selected is Enyimba goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that finished second in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Finidi’s decision to include Sodiq Ismail in the squad is a testament to the defender’s impressive form this season.
The 23-year-old has been a standout player for Remo Stars, providing 12 assists in 30 league matches. His contributions have helped Remo Stars secure the third spot on the league table with 56 points from 36 games, trailing first-placed Enugu Rangers by four points.
Expressing his excitement on social media, Sodiq Ismail shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity to represent Nigeria. He wrote on his X page, “I’m thrilled to receive my first national team call-up! I am eager to give it my all and make a strong contribution. I am most grateful and thanks to the NFF and the coaching crew of the Super Eagles for the opportunity.”
Fans and analysts will be keen to see if Ismail will get some playing time in the crucial World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles face South Africa in Uyo at 8 p.m. on June 7, 2024, followed by a match against Benin Republic in Abidjan on June 10.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have restated their support for Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who represents Kogi West in the Senate, while also calling for unity within the party ahead of future elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A heated political exchange has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, as camps backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rivals push back against his claims of superior popularity, especially in the North.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso rejected Atiku’s assertion that he remains the dominant northern vote-getter, insisting that such claims do not reflect today’s political realities.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, aligned with a potential Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, dismissed Atiku’s influence in the North as largely elite-driven, arguing that Kwankwaso enjoys more genuine grassroots support.
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi also reacted, faulting Atiku’s position and questioning the logic of relying solely on regional identity as a basis for presidential ambition.
Atiku, in a recent interview, had maintained that none of his northern rivals, including Kwankwaso, can match his electoral strength, while downplaying Kwankwaso’s influence beyond Kano State.
His remarks sparked criticism across political circles, with some opposition figures describing them as arrogant and dismissive of other contenders.
Kwankwaso’s camp, however, maintained that both Kwankwaso and Obi have more “organic” support bases compared to politically induced followership, warning that such comments could deepen divisions within the ADC coalition.
Amaechi also argued that the ADC presidential ticket should be determined through a competitive primary rather than consensus, insisting that all aspirants should be tested at the ballot.
The growing disagreement highlights rising tension within the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key figures intensify positioning for the party’s presidential ticket.
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