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Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okoye has come under heavy criticism from Nigerian fans due to his late arrival. He was among the 24 players invited for these opening two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but as of Tuesday, 23 players were already in camp, leaving him as the sole absentee. ​On Wednesday morning, pictures surfaced of him at an event in Italy alongside American rapper Cardi B. It was later revealed that he was at Milan Fashion Week to model Udinese’s…

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ruled out contesting the presidency or any other elective office after completing his tenure as governor. Otti said he would retire from politics after his tenure, adding that he did not intend to contest for the Senate, local government chairmanship or any other political office. The governor stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Friday while responding to questions about the presidential ambition of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and whether he would consider running for president in the future. Otti said he had no disagreement with Obi and that the…

The Barea of Madagascar have stepped up their preparations ahead of Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria hosts the Malagasy side at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with both teams desperate for maximum points to seize early control of Group L in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. ​Madagascar signaled their intent early by arriving in Nigeria on Monday. Head coach Corentin Martins has since been putting his squad through their paces ahead of the encounter. Madagascar National football team players. Photo by Imago/Tracy Benta ​Although 25 players were…

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Christopher Ekong, has said the university will soon unveil a comprehensive sports policy that will make sports sustainable, profitable and balanced with academics. Ekong stated this on Thursday during a press briefing in Uyo while responding to questions on sports development in the institution. He said his administration did not want to intervene in sports superficially but to institutionalise it as a deliberate policy that would benefit both students and the university. He said, “I took the first set of appointment to go to the United States to play football. I…

Umar Sani Stakeholders in Bauchi State have disclosed that the collaboration between the state government, the United Nations Children’s Fund and the United States Government has contributed significantly to the fight against malnutrition in the state. The stakeholders said the partnership had supported nutrition interventions targeting children, pregnant women and communities across the state. Speaking during an interaction with Arewa PUNCH on Wednesday, the Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Philomena Irene, said more than 40,000 children aged between six and 23 months had benefited from nutrition support provided through a grant from the US government. Irene said the beneficiaries…

Wisdom Mike has made a clear-eyed decision about the next chapter of his career after leaving Bayern Munich for Club Brugge, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian winger is determined to turn his €5 million move into a first-team breakthrough in Belgium. The 18-year-old joined Club Brugge after four years in Bayern’s system, arriving in Munich from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2022. Bayern confirmed that Mike had made five appearances for the senior side, including his professional debut two days after his 17th birthday. Club Brugge youngster Wisdom Mike. Photo by IMAGO Mike keen on Club Brugge step up Mike says the move…

XRP price trades at $1.53, up by a marginal 1.5% on the day, and is still sitting on one of the strongest weekly charts among large-cap tokens, shrugging off bearish prediction. Zoom out to seven days, and the picture changes dramatically. Gains in the 17-18% range put XRP ahead of most of the top-10 field.The move has been driven by real inflows. Spot ETF products tied to XRP pulled in $1.73 billion, and total ETF assets under management now sit near $1.7 billion. Absa’s launch of institutional digital asset custody with Ripple expanded regulated access across Africa.XRP ETFs Flow, CoinglassMeanwhile,…

Raphinha has officially been named Brazil’s new No. 10, the Brazilian Football Confederation  confirmed on Thursday, as the national team begins a new cycle without Neymar Jr. The Barcelona winger will wear the iconic shirt in the Seleção’s upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. The CBF released the full squad numbers ahead of Friday’s match against Australia in Townsville, the first fixture since Brazil’s Round-of-16 exit from the 2026 World Cup. As reported by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, Romano posted “OFFICIAL: Raphinha, Brazil’s new number 10 after Neymar Jr’s international retirement.” Endrick takes the No.…

Cyriel Dessers has made an unusual decision during the international break, personally contacting Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle to ask permission to stay in Athens rather than join the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Greek outlet Sport24, Dessers wanted to continue his recovery and preparation with Panathinaikos after recently returning from injury. The 31-year-old believed remaining at the club would allow him to work under the Panathinaikos medical and coaching staff without the added demands of international travel and two competitive matches. Nigeria accepted his request. The decision stands out because Dessers was not simply unavailable for selection. He…