Super Eagles Complete Squad Arrival Ahead of Crucial Qualifiers
After a series of delays and travel setbacks, the Nigerian national team has finally received its final player, with Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq joining the camp in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With all 23 invited players now on board, caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen can focus on fine-tuning his tactics for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Sadiq, who missed his flight on Tuesday, is set to link up with his teammates tonight for an 8 pm training session (Nigerian time) ahead of Thursday’s clash against Benin at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium.
El-Kanemi Warriors Urge Fans to Promote Respectful Atmosphere
In a statement, El-Kanemi Warriors, a Nigerian club, has implored their fans to maintain a peaceful and respectful demeanor during matches. As they prepare to host Niger Tornadoes in their next NPFL fixture on Sunday, the team acknowledges the significance of positive fan behavior, particularly in the wake of their recent setback, a 3-0 loss to Shooting Stars.
The Warriors are currently sitting seventh on the league table with 16 points, and the team believes that a unified and respectful atmosphere can greatly benefit their efforts to climb up the rankings.
Nasarawa United Coach Confident of Recovery
Nasarawa United head coach Kabiru Dogo has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to rebound from their recent struggles. Despite two consecutive losses in the NPFL, Dogo recognizes the need for improvement and believes that his young team can turn things around.
Speaking to the Daily Post, Dogo acknowledged the challenges that come with reintegrating a team into the top tier, but he is optimistic about his team’s potential and sees room for growth.
Nasarawa United are set to face Akwa United in their next NPFL match on Sunday, and Dogo is looking forward to a positive outcome.
