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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Victor Osimhen was not named in the squads for the Unity Cup and the Russia friendly as he needs time to sort out his future, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been the main outlet for Nigeria in recent years, as he holds a sound record of 26 goals in 41 games. However, despite a great campaign with Galatasaray, his name was conspicuously missing from the 26-man roster for the just-concluded Unity Cup and the 21-man squad for the international friendly game against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday. Super Eagles win the…

Nearly 10 months after the abduction of 12-year-old Favour Oluwaseyi in Elelenwo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, her family and members of the Coalition of Rivers State Civil Society Organisations have staged a protest demanding urgent action from the police. The protest took place on Tuesday at the Rivers State Police Command headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. Armed with placards bearing messages such as “Justice for Favour” and “Oh thou God, arise in your anger and favour ‘Favour’ before great men to fight for her freedom,” the demonstrators expressed their frustration at the slow pace of the…

Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, has admitted Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, is Nigeria’s undisputed starting striker, although he’d love to play as well, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belgium-born Nigerian attacker has been impressive since joining Rangers, scoring 51 goals and providing 16 assists in 109 games across all competitions. Although Dessers has featured in friendly games for the Super Eagles, he’s yet to play in an official tournament, despite having a better goalscoring record. While he made his disappointment clear, he revealed he understands it’s a competitive position he’s vying for, given the pedigree of Victor Osimhen. Cyriel…

Sunday Nwakanma The Abia State Government, through its Ministry of Health, issued an urgent health advisory regarding the outbreak of diphtheria in the neighbouring Imo State. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this Monday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said, “Because Imo State is our neighbour, Imo is contagious to Abia State. “There is need for Abians to take preventive measures to ensure that, even if the disease spreads to the state, it will not cause much damage. Like they say, prevention is better than…

Rasheedat Ajibade starred with a brace as Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a confident 2-0 win over Cameroon in a lively pre-WAFCON international friendly in Abeokuta on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atletico Madrid midfielder captained the side with poise and purpose, scoring twice in the first half to help Nigeria begin their 2025 campaign on a high at the MKO Abiola Stadium. Ajibade opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 26th minute after being brought down in the area, sending the Cameroonian goalkeeper the wrong way. Rasheedat Ajibade Opening Goal for the Super Falcons of Nigeria Against…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) said it closed down Lobster Beach Club after receiving complaints from concerned neighbours regarding its activities and the impact on the sanctity of the environment. In a statement on Tuesday, the General Manager, LASEPA, Tunde Ajayi, said the complaints received against the establishment included noise pollution, marijuana smoking, indiscriminate use of fireworks and illegal felling of trees. He said that in line with its mandate to protect public health and ensure environmental sustainability, LASEPA responded promptly and professionally. “The action was taken without victimisation and reflects the agency’s unwavering commitment to upholding environmental…

The draw for the much-anticipated FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will take place on Wednesday, 4 June, in Rabat, Morocco — the administrative capital of the tournament’s host nation, Soccernet.ng reports. This year’s edition hits a historic milestone, as the competition expands to feature 24 nations for the first time since its inauguration in 2008 in New Zealand. Among the seeded nations for the draw is Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, who are set to be placed in Pot 1 alongside global powerhouses Spain, Japan, North Korea (defending champions), USA, and hosts Morocco. The #U17WWC Draw is…

Taiwo Bankole The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, has said that the state government is embarking on a significant free medical outreach, offering highly specialised procedures like hip replacement and thoracic surgeries, alongside other vital medical services, to over 2,300 residents. The free medical exercise kicked off on Monday at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu as well as the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta. Dr Coker said that the medical outreach is a product of collaboration between the state and the Federal government as well as a team of seasoned medical experts from Global…

Photo Credit: Ciara/Instagram It’s been a minute—okay, a decade—since Ciara performed in London. But the R&B queen is back, and she brought the drama with her. The R&B icon headlined this year’s Mighty Hoopla Festival over the weekend, giving fans exactly what they wanted and then some after Ke$ha’s set. The line-up also included JADE from Little Mix, JoJo, Loreen, and Erika Jayne. Solid nostalgia energy all around. Let’s talk about that outfit though. Ciara wore what can only be described as Queen-of-the-White-Party-meets-modern-royalty. She went full fantasy in an all-white look: corset top, wide trousers, a giant fuzzy coat, Nike…

In the pouring rain of Abeokuta, the Super Falcons served a reminder to the rest of Africa — and perhaps to themselves — of what they are capable of when rhythm meets resolve. A 2-0 victory over familiar foes Cameroon may have been billed as a mere warm-up, but it was anything but cold. Instead, it felt like the first few sparks of something bigger, brighter — a prelude to a potentially thrilling WAFCON campaign.Here are five things Soccernet.ng learnt from Nigeria’s confident display against the Indomitable Lionesses: 1. Rasheedat Ajibade is more than just captain — she’s the catalyst…