The New Dawn: June 2019

Sunday, June 30, 2019

2019 African Cup of Nations: We 'll Take Madagascar Game Serious – Balogun

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun says the team will approach their final Group B game at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt with all seriousness.
Nigeria are through to the next round after securing six points from two games played so far and Madagascar on their part, needed a point to seal qualification after picking four points from same number of matches.

President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as leader of the Federal Government delegation to the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
Also on the delegation are the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

Yobo Unhappy With Super Eagles Over Allowances Row

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo said he’s disappointed to see the Nigeria team threatened to embark on strike over allowances.
The former Everton star said he thought every financial details has been settled between the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles long before the commencement of the African Cup of Nations.

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen suffered an injury scare during the team workout at the Arab Academy of Science and Technology and Maritime Transport on Thursday and he is in doubt for Nigeria’s last AFCON 2019 Group B game against the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday.
Osimhen who was lively in training felt his groin after powering a shot past goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa in the opposing goal.

2019 Africa Cup of Nation: I'm Not Worried Over Eagles Goal's Shy -Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says he is not worried over his side’s inability to score more than two goals in two games so far at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Nigeria have scored twice in their opening two games in the competition despite the glut of attacking talents in the team.

Belgian First Division A side, Racing Genk are on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigeria international striker, Stephen Odey.
The FC Zurich striker has arrived in Belgium to undergo a medical with the Belgian champions and they are planning to unveil him as a new player of Racing Genk if he passes his medical.
At least four clubs were interested in signing the former Nigeria Professional Football League side, Mountain of Fire FC star but Genk is where is heart is as he is keen on playing in the Champions League next season.
Odey has agreed personal terms with Racing Genk, paving the way for him to undergo a medical with the club.
The 21-year-old started his career as a right winger but eventually ended up being a striker due to his goal-scoring qualities, and is blessed with both power and pace, and has the ability to shoot.
Last season, Odey scored 15 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions for FC Zurich and set up three goals.

Abuja High Court Reserves Ruling On EFCC, Pinnick, Sanusi Case

An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday reserved ruling in the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Comission, to join the Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick and Secretary-General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, in the alleged misappropriation of $9.5 million FIFA grant.
EFCC dragged three officials of NFF before the court in an alleged $9.5 million FIFA grant misappropriation before applying on April 30 to join both Pinnick and Sanusi in the matter as co-defendants.

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is satisfied with his players’ performance in their 1-0 win against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kenneth Omeruo netted the winning goal for Nigeria in the 73rd minute of the keenly contested encounter.

Kenneth Omeruo receiving the man-of the-match award
from Total Nigeria representative, Mr. Chinedu Onyeanuna

Nigeria's Super Eagles goal scorer, Kenneth Omeruo, picked the man of the match honour following his superlative display in the hard-fought 1-0 win against the Syli Nationale of Guinea in AFCON 2019 Group B match at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday.
Omeruo netted the winning goal for the three-time African champions in the 73rd minute an it was his first goal in 45 appearances for the Super Eagles.

The Lady Captain Ibadan Golf Club, Sade Oni

The Ibadan Golf Club Lady Captain’s Inaugural Golf Kitty slated for this weekend Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th has attracted multiple sponsors from the State Government to corporate bodies and well to do individuals jostling to be part of the historic golf event.
Golfers across the notable golf clubs in the country who have booked a place to participate in the golf tournament are expected to start arriving Ibadan from today the arrival date with strong-will to vie
for the lofty prizes provided for winners in various categories.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Omeruo's Header Sends Super Eagles Into Last 16

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo's goal in the 73rd minutes was all Nigeria need to defeat the Syli National of Guinea 1-0 in their second Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium and thus booked their place in the Round of 16 stages after two wins.
Omeruo grabbed Nigeria's vital winner in the second half after a hard fought first 45 minutes and the win was the sixth for the Eagles against Guinea in 18 meetings.

...Fatih Yilmaz, an associate Professor from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at the Lead City University...while the examination was being conducted at the Lead City University...on Monday.

Popular Ibadan-based travels and tours’ company, UfitFly, through its collaboration with Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Turkey, has facilitated educational scholarship worth 90percent of tuition and accommodation for Nigerian youths.
The entry exams, which was the first step towards securing the educational scholarship was conducted by Fatih Yilmaz, an associate Professor from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at the Lead City University, Ibadan on Monday 24th of June, 2019 where about 100 participants took the exams.

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has announced the team's starting line-up for today's Africa Cup of Nations Group B match against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria.
The former Bayern Munich defender suggested that he will start with Daniel Akpeyi in goal at yesterday's pre-match press conference and he has kept his word, with the Kaizer Chiefs star picked over Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Go for More Goals! NB PLC Charges Super Eagles

“One down, six more to go”, that was the immediate reaction of the Marketing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi, the brewers of Star Lager beer, the official partner of the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the moment Nigeria recorded a hard-won victory over Burundi who put up stiff resistance in the opening Group B match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles who are returning to the continental showpiece after missing back-to-back editions secured all three points against the hard-fighting Burundi national team on Saturday courtesy of a well-taken goal scored by Odion Ighalo.

Guinea's Syli Nationale head coach, Paul Put has stated that his side must play a perfect game if they are to come out with a win against Nigeria in Wednesday’s Group B encounter of the ongoing 2019 Africa Cupof Nations at the Alexandria Stadium.
Guinea held Barea of Madagascar to a 2-2 draw in their first game on Saturday in Alexandria.

Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina produced his best performance in Nigeria jersey in a 1-0 win against Burundi in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Saturday evening.
Nigeria manager, Gernot Rohr publicly praised the performance of the Torino defender who is representing the national team in his first major tournament.

Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi is confirmed to miss Nigeria’s Group B clash against the Syli Nationale of Guinea on Wednesday at the Alexandria Stadium due to an hamstring injury.
Abdullahi picked up the injury in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win against the Swallows of Burundi last Saturday.

Confederation of African Football has picked Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo’s lone strike in the 1-0 win against Burundi as the best goal of matchday two at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Ighalo who came in as a substitute for Paul Onuachu in the 73rd minute netted the decisive strike four minutes later.

Leicester City Not Ready To Sell Ndidi Amid Links To Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal

English Premier League side, Leicester City are unwilling to sell Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer window.
The central midfielder has been linked with a move to all the big clubs in the Premier League, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal all credited with an interest in the former Genk player.

Nigeria's Super Falcons have refused to leave their hotel in France in protest over unpaid bonuses from two years ago and camp allowances at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria were eliminated from the round-of-16 by Germany after a 3-0 defeat on Saturday, June 22 in Grenoble, France.

Nigeria's Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi has heaped enthusiastic plaudits on Burundi players for their battling display in Saturday’s Group B clash against Nigeria in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium.
Nigeria won the highly competitive encounter 1-0 courtesy of Odion Ighalo’s 77th minute strike.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Super Eagles' Victory Against Burundi Thrills Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says that starting their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note is more important than entertaining the crowd and coming out as loser.
Nigeria had to fight hard to beat the debutants who held on until the 77th minute before substitute Odion Ighalo broke their hearts with a sublime finish from Ola Aina’s exquisite pass.

Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has been named man of the match in the 1-0 win against Burundi in their AFCON 2019 Group B clash at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday night.
Ndidi was picked ahead of the trio of Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Ola Aina who were also impressive in the game.

Second half substitute, Odion Jude Ighalo’s 77th minute goal for the Nigeria's Super Eagles crumbled the resilience of stubborn Burundi in the opening group b game at the AFCON 2019 tournament played at the Alexandria stadium, Egypt on Saturday evening.
Ighalo, who scored seven goals in the qualifiers threatened the defence of Burundi immediately he was introduced into the game and he crowned his efforts with a tremendous finish inside the box after a lovely pass from Ola Aina.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Players’ Union Clamours For Four Water Breaks Per Game Due To Heat

Confederation of African Football (CAF) plans to have two cooling breaks per match in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in line with FIFA regulations, but Fifpro (Federation Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels) wants double that.
Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 40C (104F) in host nation Egypt during the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations.

Japanese Referee, Yoshimi Yamashita has been appointed to officiate Nigeria’s Super Falcons round of 16 FIFA Women’s World Cup match against two-time champions, Germany.
Yamashita had only previously served in that capacity once at this competition and will do so for the second time since 2016 when she arrived on the scene.

Nigeria's Super Falcons are through to the round of sixteen of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in France after Chile could only manage a 2-0 win against Thailand in a Group F clash at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Thursday night.
Although the South Americans finished with three points, they have an inferior goal difference of -3, compared to the Super Falcons' -2.

Ujah Joins Union Berlin

Nigeria international striker, Anthony Ujah has joined newly promoted Bundesliga club, Union Berlin on a three-year deal from FSV Mainz.
Ujah’s signing comes as reinforcement for the Berlin outfit as they look to benefit from his top-flight experience as of they return to the German Bundesliga next season.

Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) are to take over the running of African football in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The CAF executive committee took the unprecedented decision to cede control and have FIFA general secretary Fatma Samoura parachuted in as "FIFA General Delegate for Africa" on Thursday.

The Nigeria Football Federation have informed that the Super Eagles will train behind closed doors in their last two workouts before their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi.
The training sessions will hold at the training pitch of the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, starting from 5pm each day.

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has stated that his team have experienced and young players whose blend can become a winning team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and meet the expectation to millions of Nigerians back home when the tournament ends on July 19.
The Franco-German tactician is also looking forward to all of his players appearing fit for the Nigerian national team at the continental tourney which starts on Friday, June 21.

Troost-Ekong Launches Campaign Against NTDs

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has started a campaign to draw attention to neglected tropical diseases that affect more than 120 million Nigerians.
In partnership with the END Fund and Common Goal, the 25-year-old calls on affected Nigerians to seek free treatment.

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi said that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be a serious battle as 24 countries compete for the ultimate crown.
For the first time since its inception, there will be 24 teams at the Afcon finals including the Super Eagles.

2019 Africa Cup of Nation: Go For AFCON Trophy -Pinnick Charges Super Eagles

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has challenged Super Eagles to stay focused on winning the top prize at Africa’s flagship tournament, when visiting the team on Tuesday.
Nigeria team rolled into Egypt’s second city, Alexandria on Monday evening as the countdown to the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations hit the home stretch.

Retired Republic of Ireland international, Tony Cascarino has encouraged Arsenal to sign Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi this summer.
The Nigeria international star has consistently caught the eye since transferring to Leicester City in January 2017 and ended last season as the top tackler in the Premier League.

Former UEFA president, Michel Platini has been arrested in connection to the investigation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup bidding rights.
Platini, 63, was elected in 2007 and served as president until 2015 when he was banned by the FIFA Ethics Committee for a series of breaches.

Nigeria's Super Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby has labelled his players as heroines following their disciplined performance in a 1-0 loss to France in their last group game of the 2019 Women's World Cup at the Roazhon Park , Rennes on Monday evening.
The Swede felt badly because of the decision of Honduran referee, Melissa Borjas, the fact that the penalty was retaken before it was scored by Wendie Renard.

France head coach, Corinne Diacre admitted Nigeria's Super Falcons made things difficult for her side in Monday’s Group A encounter at the Roazhon Park , Rennes at the ongoing 2019 Women's World Cup.
The Les Bleues maintained their hundred percent record in the competition following a hard fought 1-0 win against Nigeria.

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun says he feels relaxed and ready to be part of 2019 African Cup of Nations campaign which kicks off on Saturday evening.
Nigeria begin their group stage with a game against Burundi, before further contests against Guinea and Madagascar follow, and the Brighton & Hove Albion centre half spoke about what he’d been doing since the end of the Premier League season since he's been away with the national side.

2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: How Hard-fighting Super Falcons Lose To France

Nigeria’s Super Falcons may face an elimination from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a 1-0 defeat against hosts France at the Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday.
Thomas Dennerby made just one change to the team that toppled South Korea last time out, with Halimatu Ayinde coming in for Chinaza Uchendu.

Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed the statement made by former Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung that the Federation omitted the budget for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations from its 2019 programmes sent to the Ministry.
“There is no truth to the claim that the NFF omitted the AFCON from its budget.

Nigeria's Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie believes that her team can get a positive result in Monday’s crucial clash against hosts France in their last Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria will face the host nation at the Roazhon Park, Rennes. Kick-off is 8pm Nigerian time.

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has stated that the team have to adopt a playing style completely different from the 2018 World Cup in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles will open their campaign against Burundi on Saturday.

Nigeria's Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi has expressed the readiness of the team for battle for Monday’s crucial clash against hosts France in their last Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria must avoid defeat against the host nation to secure a place in the Round of 16.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Super Eagles Don't Have No. 1 Goalkeeper Yet -Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is still undecided over his first choice goalkeeper at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Deportivo de La Coruña's Francis Uzoho has fallen out of favour with the German due to his inactivity in the second half of last season while there is uncertainty over the fitness of Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Three Nigeria's Super Eagles players will play no part in the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against the top ranked African nation, Senegal on Sunday, June 16 as a result of illness.
The high profile absentee is assistant captain, Ahmed Musa, and the Al-Nassr striker is joined in the treatment room by Everton winger, Henry Onyekuru and Bursaspor's Abdullahi Shehu.

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says the main reason behind his decision to drop Rotherham United midfielder, Semi Ajayi from the final roster that will defend the colours of Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is the return of the skipper of the team, Mikel Obi.
The German football tactician stuck to his guns with regards to Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho, electing to omit the striker due to his poor goalscoring form for club and country.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Super Eagles Prospect Of Reaching Semifinal Will Be Difficult -Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has admitted that the team prospect of reaching the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be difficult because of the quality of teams in the competition.
Nigeria are on a good run heading into the tournament, having remained undefeated since the end of the 2018 World Cup with five victories and three draws in eight competitive and friendly matches.

Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Dropped Three Places

Nigeria's Super Eagles dropped three places to 45th spot in the latest global rankings released by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Friday.
The announcement came as a blow to the Super Eagles who moved up four places in the previous standings back in April.

Nigeria's Super Falcons striker, Rita Chikwelu has expressed that the midfield battle will be key to whether they win or lose their final Group A match against France at the 2019 Women's World Cup.
The Kristianstad ace shone playing as a deep-lying midfielder as Nigeria registered a 2-0 win against South Korea on Wednesday and she has admitted that the French team will be tougher opponents.

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