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Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against World Cup-bound Iran at the Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, Turkey, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite the absence of Calvin Bassey and Victor Osimhen, goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams ensured the former African champions maintained their dominance over the Persians. After a period of uncertainty when he reportedly came close to joining Marseille, head coach Eric Chelle would be pleased to lead the Super Eagles to his 14th win since he took charge. However, there are others who would have been happier than Chelle for how the day turned out and…

Peter Dada Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have rescued three nurses abducted by gunmen at a primary health centre in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the development while speaking at the headquarters of the command, said the health workers were rescued at about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. Similarly, Adeleye also confirmed the rescue of a 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son who were abducted at Pelebe community along Oda Road, Akure. He said, “The man and his son were kidnapped between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00…

Several African nations were involved in friendly games on Friday with Nigeria’s Super Eagles among the few to register a positive result, Soccernet.ng reports. Austria 5-1 Ghana Austria produced one of the standout performances of the international window with a ruthless 5-1 demolition of Ghana in Vienna, exposing defensive frailties that will concern coach Otto Addo ahead of tougher tests. The game began evenly, but Austria struck first in the 12th minute when Marcel Sabitzer calmly converted from the penalty spot after a handball by Jonas Adjetey. Ghana showed flashes of attacking promise before the break but the second half,…

Isah Ojo Fresh facts have emerged on how three teenagers allegedly attempted to blow up parts of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital with explosives concealed inside a food flask before they were intercepted by security personnel at the entrance of the facility. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the suspected suicide bombers had targeted the main hospital building to inflict what could have been one of the most devastating attacks in recent times on patients and visitors. However, the assailants were denied entry, leading to explosions at the entrance of the hospital on March 16. No fewer than 23 persons were…

Former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has named Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as one of the three best players in the world currently, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Osimhen has made a massive impact at Galatasaray since arriving from Napoli in a deal worth €75 million last summer. This season, the Nigerian forward has been clinical, racking up 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions. ​His clinical form has propelled the Cimbom to the summit of the Süper Lig table as they look to defend their title. On the continental stage, although Galatasaray have exited the Champions League, Osimhen…

Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Iran national football team in Antalya, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 2013 AFCON champions delivered a performance that gave the Nigerian football faithfuls an entertaining international friendly. The Super Eagles took control early, extended their lead after the break, and held firm under late Iranian pressure to seal a deserved win. Photo by IMAGO Fast start sets the tone for Nigeria Nigeria wasted no time stamping their authority on the game, taking the lead just six minutes in through Moses Simon. A well-weighted pass from Samuel Chukwueze found Simon in space,…

Hussaini Ibrahim A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, has died. Confirming the development in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, said the woman died around 2am at the hospital. He disclosed that the woman experienced persistent bleeding after delivering the five babies — three boys and two girls — and efforts by medical personnel to stabilise her were unsuccessful. “She had been bleeding since after delivery, and all efforts by doctors to control the…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed a deserved 2-1 win over World Cup-bound Iran in Antalya, Turkey on Friday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Simon and Akor Adams got the goals for the former African champions, while Mehdi Taremi scored a late consolation for the Iranians. Here are the key takeaways from the match. 1. Thumbs up to new and returning Super Eagles stars It was an encouraging day for some of the Super Eagles’ fresh faces. Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu both made their international debuts, coming on in the second half to replace Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu. Emmanuel FernandezCopyright: xJamiexJohnstonxIMAGO…

Olugbenga Ige Health experts have warned that declining donor funding is exposing serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems and called for urgent local funding reforms. The experts gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the media unit of Resolve to Save Lives, the report is an assessment of the country’s public health surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems. The report stated that Nigeria’s surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems are facing increasing pressure as funding disruptions expose long-standing…

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his delight following his international debut in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwaiwu was a late addition to the squad, called up only after Calvin Bassey withdrew from the international break. Having received the summons just yesterday, his inclusion marks another big milestone in a career that has grown in leaps and bounds since 2024. Chibuike Nwaiwu joins Trabzonspor. (Photo credit: club X) The Trabzonspor defender has enjoyed a meteoric rise, moving from Enyimba just two years ago to becoming a regular for one of Turkey’s biggest clubs. ​Despite…