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Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Jordan in a decisive final match of the four-nation invitational tournament, with the winner set to lift the trophy, Soccernet.ng reports. While the fixture may look straightforward on paper, the history between the two sides is surprisingly balanced. This will be only the third senior meeting between Nigeria and Jordan, and the head-to-head record is level. Both teams have one win each from their previous encounters, making this a rare case where Nigeria do not hold a clear historical advantage. Super Eagles. Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO The first meeting came on 28 April 2004 in Lagos during the…

Olugbenga Ige The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation has called for urgent and coordinated action to curb the rising cases of human trafficking in the country. In a statement issued on Monday, GAHTO’s founder, Prosper Michael, the organisation urged the Nigerian government, international organisations, and private individuals to help dismantle trafficking networks and protect vulnerable citizens. He described human trafficking as one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises globally, warning that it continues to thrive on deception, coercion, and false promises. “Human trafficking remains a grave crime against humanity. These networks take advantage of vulnerable individuals and strip them of their dignity…

Jordan and Nigeria will meet for just the third time in senior international football on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The match serves different purposes for both teams. For Eric Chelle’s men, it’s an opportunity to infuse new tactical ideas and bring in new players ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. For Jordan, every game is a test of fortitude, technical and mental, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, having been drawn into the same group with Algeria, Austria, and Argentina. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has a key decision to make in goal ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against Jordan after Maduka Okoye was ruled out with a thigh injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye had been expected to start after recently returning to the national team, but the Udinese goalkeeper picked up the injury in training in Antalya. The former Watford star’s absence leaves Nigeria without their first two goalkeeping options, as Stanley Nwabali is not part of the squad for this international window. That situation has brought renewed focus on Francis Uzoho, who is now the most experienced goalkeeper available in…

Salako said this at the Public Health Symposium on “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria” on Monday in Abuja, The minister warned: ”The next pandemic is not a matter of if but when,” stressing the importance of coordinated, equitable, and innovative preparedness. He noted that COVID-19, which claimed over seven million lives worldwide, exposed vulnerabilities in global health systems while demonstrating the value of collaboration and resilience. He highlighted Nigeria’s progress in strengthening its health security landscape. These, he said, include the digitalisation of infectious disease surveillance with SORMAS, training of health workers, expanded diagnostic…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Al-Nashama of Jordan in an international friendly on Tuesday, March 31st. ​This will be their second friendly of the March international break, and the three-time African champions will be hoping to emerge victorious. ​It will be the third meeting between Nigeria and Jordan, with both teams having shared the spoils in their previous two encounters with one win apiece. Super Eagles team picture. (Credit: SE Media) ​Going into this game, the Super Eagles are favorites both on paper and on form, having won four of their last five matches. However, Al-Nashama…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has a good shot at returning to action before the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Boniface has endured a difficult year on the pitch. Last summer, he joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day, in what was one of the most surprising moves of the transfer window. ​After struggling for consistent minutes in his first three months, the club announced that the Super Eagles striker had suffered a knee injury last December. Victor Boniface in action for Werder Bremen. Copyright: Imago By January, it was confirmed that he would have…

Janet Ogundepo The Secretary-General, Nigeria Network of Non-Governmental Organisations, Barrister Ayo Adebusoye, has stated that Nigeria has the capacity to produce malaria vaccines locally, urging the Federal Government to prioritise domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports. Adebusoye, a former board member at the Governing Board of the Lagos State Health Management Agency, stated that Nigeria must take advantage of its high malaria burden to position itself at the forefront of vaccine production. The public health advocate further noted that while the gradual rollout of malaria vaccines was a welcome development, the country risks being left behind if it fails…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze ranks second for offensive duels won by wingers and midfielders in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Chukwueze joined Fulham from AC Milan on a season-long loan last summer, and he has proven to be a real catch. ​Originally signed under an “obligation to buy” agreement, the 26-year-old winger has played his way into manager Marco Silva’s heart, and he now looks set to be retained permanently at the end of the campaign. Samuel Chukwueze for Fulham (Photo credit: club site). ​This season, the Super Eagles star has contributed three goals and four assists in…

Victor Osimhen has shown how determined he is to return to action after reportedly choosing to remain in hospital longer than planned following surgery on his arm, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker had surgery after suffering a fractured forearm during a Champions League last-16 defeat to Liverpool earlier this month. The operation, which lasted around three hours, was described as successful. Initial plans were for Osimhen to leave hospital the day after the procedure. However, Turkish journalist Haluk Yürekli (via Forza Cimbom) reported that the Nigerian asked club officials to extend his stay. According to Yürekli, Osimhen told the club:…