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The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, coming from behind to lead Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a day for the debutants in the Green and White jersey. Nigeria fell behind in the first half after Clément Couturier put Madagascar ahead in the 16th minute, heading home from Ryan Ponti’s cross. Eric Chelle’s side responded before the break through George Ilenikhena, tapping home from Alex Iwobi’s brilliant pass. Team photo of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxLuisxLoureirox Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

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Gilbert Ekugbe Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will review the composition of the State Hospitals Management Board and formally inaugurate the board. His Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on X said Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Thursday when the newly elected executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, Ondo State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Akure. The governor explained that the previous chairman of the board left the position after his appointment as Secretary to the State Government, while another member, Dr Segun Ategbole, resigned to contest an election. He said…

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years with Nigeria, bringing an end to a decorated career that included five WAFCON titles, Soccernet.ng reports. The 34-year-old announced in an emotional message on Instagram on Friday, reflecting on her journey from a young player dreaming of representing Nigeria to becoming one of the country’s most experienced defenders. Ohale leaves the international stage having represented Nigeria at four FIFA Women’s World Cups and seven WAFCON tournaments. She finished her career with 86 caps for the Super Falcons and was part of the Nigerian teams that…

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s side had to recover from an early setback after Madagascar took the lead, but two goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor turned the game around and handed Nigeria three points. While the result gives the Super Eagles a winning start, the performance was far from convincing, with some players standing out while others struggled to make an impact. Super Eagles of Nigeria team picture. (Photo credit:…

Roberto Mancini’s second debut as Italy head coach ended with a barrage of boos in Rome on Friday as the Azzurri began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. Mika Godts marked his first competitive cap with a fine individual goal at the Stadio Olimpico before Dodi Lukebakio’s powerful strike put the visitors out of sight after the break. It was an encouraging start for new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel, who succeeded Rudi Garcia following the Red Devils’ run to the World Cup quarter-finals in the summer to take his first step into international management.…

Angela Onwuzoo As the Society for Family Health’s IntegratE 2.0 Project provided family planning services to no fewer than 1.7 million women in Nigeria, stakeholders have called for its sustainability to expand coverage in underserved communities and reach more women with modern contraceptive methods. SFH said the intervention provided family planning services to 1.7 million women across 11 states through community pharmacists and patent and proprietary medicine vendors trained under Nigeria’s Task-Shifting and Task-Sharing Policy. The organisation also said the intervention provided care to more than 1.18 million under-five children, with an estimated 15,000 under-five deaths averted through malaria testing…

Moses Usor’s Super Eagles debut went from promising cameo to unforgettable night in the space of a few explosive seconds on Friday against Madagascar, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes as the LASK winger produced the decisive moment in Nigeria’s 2-1 comeback victory over the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria had been forced to chase the game after Madagascar stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute. Clément Couturier rose to meet Ryan Ponti’s cross and directed his header beyond Stanley Nwabali, leaving Eric Chelle’s side facing an early setback in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifying fixture. The…