tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90785068831991097382024-03-19T07:35:02.536+01:00CKN NewsCKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.comBlogger861125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-28664849510511445722024-03-17T17:48:00.001+01:002024-03-17T19:24:38.823+01:00Old Rangers Int. FC Players Get A Lifeline From Governor Soludo<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6tDlAq9WcC-fJt8IWGrRbgXVjBthM8FEpYtQxXPrpDKq5N5AFf4g25SN8QVtzWP22YuyFeKUfEokOqP-h2PPL4HzwbCifYhD3ETJ1tz-Tvxu5qbvVKi8v9aRHm8A5Kf6El7Udgeivj35rUpt2HyNY12Npyg2NI9F98L5hxtOk-GSnjvLc3cbjIwfatE/s720/FB_IMG_1710693677895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6tDlAq9WcC-fJt8IWGrRbgXVjBthM8FEpYtQxXPrpDKq5N5AFf4g25SN8QVtzWP22YuyFeKUfEokOqP-h2PPL4HzwbCifYhD3ETJ1tz-Tvxu5qbvVKi8v9aRHm8A5Kf6El7Udgeivj35rUpt2HyNY12Npyg2NI9F98L5hxtOk-GSnjvLc3cbjIwfatE/s320/FB_IMG_1710693677895.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Anambra state Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has hosted some surviving members of Old Rangers International Football Club, Enugu. It was reported that the Governor increased the monthly stipends of the 73-man group from N15,000 to N100,000. Some of these football legends have fallen on hard times despite their long- term service to club and country. </p><p>Post-civil war Nigeria, the football exploits of these legends did a lot for the psyche of the average Igbo man. They brought joy to our hearts and the champion spirits of courage and victory. Just like the music artists and pop stars of that era, who helped to galvanize the crest-fallen spirits of our people with their highlife tunes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJefkdhIK31shrQBHulHvY0ojzl8U9Ngbf6Ft6zWp-xTDfl1ww6uX7_I7YekBMLPrFW7yLtdNLmnePyJqUS7OqED7C2EwxhoaonCvmVnrAVS7FO0-ijRraTWCExAJ4uw8gLQauly08GcUG-GM6DQ472OivqLf8BSye_z3WwohDeEdSnM28nZhtBneOsNM/s720/FB_IMG_1710693693966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJefkdhIK31shrQBHulHvY0ojzl8U9Ngbf6Ft6zWp-xTDfl1ww6uX7_I7YekBMLPrFW7yLtdNLmnePyJqUS7OqED7C2EwxhoaonCvmVnrAVS7FO0-ijRraTWCExAJ4uw8gLQauly08GcUG-GM6DQ472OivqLf8BSye_z3WwohDeEdSnM28nZhtBneOsNM/s320/FB_IMG_1710693693966.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Governor Willie Obiano had also tried during his time to lift their spirits and had placed them on a monthly stipend. He funded medical expenses and other family expenses for many of them. I recall also that Governor Obiano funded a re-union of the pop stars, he gathered them for a concert coordinated by Sir Willie Nwokoye (Governor Obiano’s Principal Secretary) at Alex Ekwueme square, Awka. They featured live on the state broadcasting stations (radio and TV) reliving the old times. It was along that same spirit that Governor Obiano funded the Ozoemezina event in 2015, a ceremonial ceremony which signified the burial of Biafra’s war-dea*d. The ceremony which held at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka was massively attended, and brought together some of Biafra’s war heroes in what later became the public outing of many of them who have passed on now. </p><p><br /></p><p>Anambra has always shown commitment and leadership in remembering our past heroes. This is hoping that other South-East states will start similar programs to appreciate our former heroes.</p><p><br /></p><p>As the governor celebrates his 2nd year in office, this is rejoicing with Ndi Anambra on what has been achieved thus far, while encouraging the Governor and his team to do even more. </p><p><br /></p><p> By Uche Nworah, Ph.D</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-22479590536631489282024-03-10T06:44:00.002+01:002024-03-14T06:35:24.738+01:00Aftermath Of Victory Against Ngannou: Nigerians ‘mad’ At Anthony Joshua<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXqjr2P64B_asfCFfZyUvVKoyLOBeSuwfWepJOGvu-jVJ6aLviKKZlWypzEoPm2WLSIGbdW37PwoPvtZY2PIbzGJspU_XLn-jKGnFY4KX70B_6N6an0gUxYhgZzwdduiGU6dP1Ck0PJjGZgsNOHe-N-bvogcYkURNqlAX65-SaFMuteRtfXcVOAFieaM/s768/xxxxx-768x575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXqjr2P64B_asfCFfZyUvVKoyLOBeSuwfWepJOGvu-jVJ6aLviKKZlWypzEoPm2WLSIGbdW37PwoPvtZY2PIbzGJspU_XLn-jKGnFY4KX70B_6N6an0gUxYhgZzwdduiGU6dP1Ck0PJjGZgsNOHe-N-bvogcYkURNqlAX65-SaFMuteRtfXcVOAFieaM/s320/xxxxx-768x575.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Some Nigerians are not happy that Anthony Joshua did not acknowledge the country in his post-match speech.</p><p>There is a video trending online in which the British-Nigerian boxer was heard acknowledging fans from different places.</p><p>He mentioned people from Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, London, and Watford, but Joshua did not mention Nigerians.</p><p>This development did not go down well with some netizens who said he should have also included Nigeria in his acknowledgement. But some said Nigerians failed to show him support.</p><p>Some people, however, said Joshua should be left alone, insisting that what happened could simply be an oversight. </p><p>Others said what was more important was that he won the match and that they were sure Joshua loved his Nigerian face. Nonetheless, the video went viral and got many views and comments, especially on X, where it was reposted .</p><p>Dammy wrote: “Anthony Joshua acknowledged London, Cameroon, and Saudi Arabia, leaving out Nigeria. Remember the whole Nigeria was awake at 2 am for him.”</p><p>@blaze9330 said: “After Nigerians staked against him.” @iamYuozee said: “The same Nigeria that insulted him instead of supporting him in his down time in 2022? Dey play.”</p><p>@Tips_With_Real1 said: “This is what happens when you don’t support your own. Congratulations to you, AJ. London is your home mate.”</p><p>@iam_Bonex said: “I wasn’t awake the whole night baba , besides when he used to mention Nigeria he was losing his belts up and down.</p><p>I don’t blame the guy abeg.”</p><p>In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Anthony Joshua told Francis Ngannou to stay put in boxing. After the fight, which happened in Saudi Arabia, Joshua was seen talking to Ngannou and offering words of advice.</p><p><br /></p><p>Joshua told Ngannou not to leave boxing because of the devastating defeat but to continue fighting.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-4572884947883590862024-03-09T07:51:00.008+01:002024-03-10T19:24:23.331+01:00Rapper Drake Loses $615,000 Bet On Joshua vs Ngannou Fight<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrMSO__uIN-cvlrMKiYhyq58541z7baiN6Z_lYX8d_LUSy9KdXoY3K-94LVBVncuq5kH_aGvVs8P4im4qTmCSvgtsTv5LVKmSJ3x5irQW81N59e-_Czc9Z_hYYyHH2Ynz1uMPbZROVmWTJ_3tqOj-CrfIbtoiZoxyquKIenYcYfCl_7kWUgnwQDBJEEs/s660/Drake.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="660" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrMSO__uIN-cvlrMKiYhyq58541z7baiN6Z_lYX8d_LUSy9KdXoY3K-94LVBVncuq5kH_aGvVs8P4im4qTmCSvgtsTv5LVKmSJ3x5irQW81N59e-_Czc9Z_hYYyHH2Ynz1uMPbZROVmWTJ_3tqOj-CrfIbtoiZoxyquKIenYcYfCl_7kWUgnwQDBJEEs/s320/Drake.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Canadian International rapper, Drake, has lost a massive $615,000 bet after Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in their much-hyped heavyweight showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</p><p>The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Joshua secured a brutal knockout, against Ngannou in the second round of the ‘Knockout Chaos’ clash on Friday night.</p><p>The superstar recording artiste, known for placing massive bets on sporting events, posted earlier on Instagram that he was betting $615,000 on Ngannou to beat Joshua outright.</p><p>“Betting on a scary man,” Drake said.</p><p>Drake joined several fans of combat sports to believe that Ngannou could get the job done against Joshua, and if the bet had clicked, it would have paid out $1.9million .</p><p>Although Drake has recorded some big wins and losses in betting, he has gained notoriety with the “the Drake Curse”, assertion by fans accusing him of ‘cursing’ athletes and teams after being pictured with them.</p><p>The ‘curse’ has affected numerous victims such as quarterback Johny Manziel,UFC fighter Kamaru Usman, Tennis star Serena Williams, and even the entire Kentucky Wildcats Basketball team in the United States.</p><p>In January, the rapper lost over half-a-million pounds when he incorrectly backed Sean Strickland to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis.</p><p>One of Drake’s biggest bets in 2023 was on YouTube boxer, Logan Paul to knocout Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis in their Misfits Boxing fight.</p><p>The rapper won $1.3million after Danis was disqualified in the final round for trying to choke Paul unconscious, prompting a massive brawl to break out in the ring.</p><p>Earlier before that fight, Drake missed out on a $920,000 payout after Nigerian born Israel Adesanya lost his UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland.</p><p>Drake was routing for Adesanya to knockout Strickland in their world title clash, but Strickland produced a massive upset to win on points.</p><p>NAN</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-43008640096367841112024-03-09T02:06:00.003+01:002024-03-10T19:24:45.633+01:00Breaking: Anthony Joshua Knocks Francis Ngannou Out In Second Round <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzFoiz8pMx5gV1Dq00OvzEyMt0PRIcCe4Sir4SpJDt5pKv5CJJiS65wEBx0bh_th9fyCcrh7qGI0bhizxcB1sk8dsr6MJeiT8Tf39RzZu4zJ2fIlqqxZwHTxbgfMmwdyfS1V495gaGf8XSRNoggMhbW5B7s1xLnDd0xIc9PnY-WKepNpFUGmA_iiaydE/s717/20240309_020148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="717" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzFoiz8pMx5gV1Dq00OvzEyMt0PRIcCe4Sir4SpJDt5pKv5CJJiS65wEBx0bh_th9fyCcrh7qGI0bhizxcB1sk8dsr6MJeiT8Tf39RzZu4zJ2fIlqqxZwHTxbgfMmwdyfS1V495gaGf8XSRNoggMhbW5B7s1xLnDd0xIc9PnY-WKepNpFUGmA_iiaydE/s320/20240309_020148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">Briton Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.</p>
</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">Joshua, 34, floored the UFC champion in the first round and early in the second.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">A dazed Ngannou rose to his feet in Riyadh but was stunned by an explosive and formidable right moments later as the referee halted the contest.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">The 37-year-old appeared to be out before he even hit the canvas and required medical treatment.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">"I'm going back to my cage and when they let me out, I'll fight again," Joshua said, as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury watched on from ringside.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">Joshua did what his compatriot Fury could not.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">Fury made tough work of Ngannou in October when he was dropped by the debutant before edging a points win.<br />
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</div><div align="left"><p dir="ltr">BBC </p></div>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-34449583026779970952024-03-06T09:24:00.006+01:002024-03-06T09:26:13.175+01:00Mbappe’s Brace Sends PSG Into Champions League Quarter-Final <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvVT0El9rH4d44aUNxdoMdVKDQF1LCU-bFuSsufP2idrniV5YMMymp7gxH_kCFkJMXoWsYUgQoc9yggccpXWGcWiMG67FscQ8g6WSmUMkeUDPJIhHptjpcm39RuNYWSq7XxsVOXhXIs2PT6mLjya86m73K_-mi2Iuq_WU3eb3lYTWKqNY8K7Zg0ZObS8/s650/Mbappe-PSG-sociedad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="650" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvVT0El9rH4d44aUNxdoMdVKDQF1LCU-bFuSsufP2idrniV5YMMymp7gxH_kCFkJMXoWsYUgQoc9yggccpXWGcWiMG67FscQ8g6WSmUMkeUDPJIhHptjpcm39RuNYWSq7XxsVOXhXIs2PT6mLjya86m73K_-mi2Iuq_WU3eb3lYTWKqNY8K7Zg0ZObS8/s320/Mbappe-PSG-sociedad.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>PSG had a two-goal lead from the first leg of their last-16 tie and Mbappe, wearing the captain's armband, scored in each half on the night in the return, with Mikel Merino grabbing a late consolation for the hosts.</p><p>Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 away to Real Sociedad in Spain on Tuesday to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.</p><p>PSG had a two-goal lead from the first leg of their last-16 tie and Mbappe, wearing the captain’s armband, scored in each half on the night in the return, with Mikel Merino grabbing a late consolation for the hosts.</p><p>AFP</p><p><br /></p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-27350533912061790902024-03-06T09:22:00.002+01:002024-03-06T09:26:28.944+01:00Harry Kane's Double Earns Bayern Champions League Quarters Final Slot<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CQ1Ez7P0mvIMk_3PbqlbK_UOf72rhBMUcBdTeAxxQtiQL9MeughJGYXozP5cdc6XtM1o7Y0z5ghuPrBzjDlc8ZxQcOOyt-BvLKjPm3YEXDK8hFcSJoKgvYruzoutApGeL2U6Lp-Ns1VyGYnZ8XhBktS5InH5n5Jau_F_egkPlnklIFGs2uXamXfWig8/s650/harry-kane-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="650" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CQ1Ez7P0mvIMk_3PbqlbK_UOf72rhBMUcBdTeAxxQtiQL9MeughJGYXozP5cdc6XtM1o7Y0z5ghuPrBzjDlc8ZxQcOOyt-BvLKjPm3YEXDK8hFcSJoKgvYruzoutApGeL2U6Lp-Ns1VyGYnZ8XhBktS5InH5n5Jau_F_egkPlnklIFGs2uXamXfWig8/s320/harry-kane-.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Bayern Munich overcame a first-leg deficit against Lazio as Harry Kane scored twice in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory to send the German side through to the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.</p><p>Trailing by a goal from the opening leg in Italy last month, Kane brought Bayern level in the 38th minute at the Allianz Arena before Thomas Mueller struck in first-half stoppage time.</p><p>Kane sealed the tie for Bayern when he tucked away a rebound midway through the second half, easing some of the pressure on outgoing coach Thomas Tuchel.</p><p>AFP</p><p><br /></p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-38593417669874237122024-03-02T14:50:00.008+01:002024-03-02T19:33:05.334+01:00Breaking : Super Falcons Goalkeeper Is Dead<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4Pte2oOvt8fl06RtwTTMDW1ovbAT-Qrqigs-yElieqBrRuqoa6aRwc0ti-Hnck_0491_m1ss2yqyXQSFr183aqmGXB-TD-F4YspwLYlwYQU8Gt3hJmAf8NrAqn6k5QuHvTkrQJ3qxpvhEme18qsDJYWajEcZJdYfT_YYh4v4B8oxfSPhC_FY8npWPNQ/s720/FB_IMG_1709387050238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4Pte2oOvt8fl06RtwTTMDW1ovbAT-Qrqigs-yElieqBrRuqoa6aRwc0ti-Hnck_0491_m1ss2yqyXQSFr183aqmGXB-TD-F4YspwLYlwYQU8Gt3hJmAf8NrAqn6k5QuHvTkrQJ3qxpvhEme18qsDJYWajEcZJdYfT_YYh4v4B8oxfSPhC_FY8npWPNQ/s320/FB_IMG_1709387050238.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>One of Super Falcon's former goalkeepers Bidemi Grace Ebunoluwa Aluko-Olaseni has passed away</p><p>She died after 8 years battle with Cancer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQh9AXi86Qt9a7EtyqGHWMXRNBVO3DFGf-k3EDDcO2uqKHLOp75ghZjGd_Kla1zhQmSVkepI8Dfbz8Bplc7WtZ4nAGANeQtnmUus1lM4LhSl83t4K6J9L42SwzXIHDNW253VqX_NO6MjlkhciNrLegT60C2aDcb32Vc1S9t0LTaWV4H02Lz0p7m4exR4s/s720/FB_IMG_1709387047464.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQh9AXi86Qt9a7EtyqGHWMXRNBVO3DFGf-k3EDDcO2uqKHLOp75ghZjGd_Kla1zhQmSVkepI8Dfbz8Bplc7WtZ4nAGANeQtnmUus1lM4LhSl83t4K6J9L42SwzXIHDNW253VqX_NO6MjlkhciNrLegT60C2aDcb32Vc1S9t0LTaWV4H02Lz0p7m4exR4s/s320/FB_IMG_1709387047464.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>CKNNews learnt she died on Saturday</p><p>She hails from Ekiti State </p><p>More details later</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-33070738041640662652024-03-01T05:42:00.006+01:002024-03-01T06:23:41.781+01:00Paul Pogba Reacts To Four-year Ban From Soccer <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07DUCIcU84lxpXj2DphQGQ_YwcrQSDlgYvAEUtXczh8qf_nlO4kC0vY5-3Bw1jKtup1vodWA61gZi__ADG9rUF4VR8EN9mFNTfjFgue78-gom4ervY9ymkVbloO4KlcaT9cXkttXa3CBAz1PDjuF_iXI9Jld7Y5K3YH2Fk2MTpnJSyUlEKhmbz_hgdso/s680/FB_IMG_1709267524275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07DUCIcU84lxpXj2DphQGQ_YwcrQSDlgYvAEUtXczh8qf_nlO4kC0vY5-3Bw1jKtup1vodWA61gZi__ADG9rUF4VR8EN9mFNTfjFgue78-gom4ervY9ymkVbloO4KlcaT9cXkttXa3CBAz1PDjuF_iXI9Jld7Y5K3YH2Fk2MTpnJSyUlEKhmbz_hgdso/s320/FB_IMG_1709267524275.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Following the four-year ban imposed on him by the Italy Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNA) due to a positive doping test, French midfielder Paul Pogba has responded.</p><p>Reacting to the ban, Pogba, via his Instagram account on Thursday, February 29, wrote: "I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.</p><p>"I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.</p><p>"When I am free of legal restrictions, the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.</p><p>"As a professional athlete, I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.</p><p>"As a consequence of the decision announced today, I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport."</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-53481114655776998082024-02-29T19:22:00.003+01:002024-03-01T06:24:18.249+01:00Breaking : Osimhen, Oshoala , Sanwoolu, Umo Eno etc Nominated For 2023 Pitch Awards ( Full List ) <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QUi_Q-apLW2j6PELMubuI4_Watw3WdKJ0txmpIP-NkY7NhBCeM79XSMd6WkndFK7oe5GDsHwaNHLgv2fmcbVghHm_j27Z83g_SYg9R89pl9uyY_rObQPyWN3pfTgpL3GWgzFdtSa9It1PwpZ9I_GM57yNplE0IzqlAY4jow8yIQr9w68cfai0fBvjko/s731/FB_IMG_1709230124423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QUi_Q-apLW2j6PELMubuI4_Watw3WdKJ0txmpIP-NkY7NhBCeM79XSMd6WkndFK7oe5GDsHwaNHLgv2fmcbVghHm_j27Z83g_SYg9R89pl9uyY_rObQPyWN3pfTgpL3GWgzFdtSa9It1PwpZ9I_GM57yNplE0IzqlAY4jow8yIQr9w68cfai0fBvjko/s320/FB_IMG_1709230124423.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /> The organizers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have unveiled the nominees for the 10th edition <p></p><p>The unveiling of the names of the nominees for the 2023 edition was held in Lagos on Thursday </p><p>The award recognizes Nigerian footballers plying their trade in the domestic and foreign leagues </p><p>A representative of the Award Consultants , SIAO Partners Mr Oluwadare Ojelade stated that after votings that lasted several weeks the followings made the final nomination list </p><p><br /></p><p>NIGERIA PITCH AWARDS :NOMINEES FOR 10TH AWARD CEREMONY</p><p><br /></p><p>GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR </p><p>Kayode Bankole<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Remo Stars</p><p>Amas Obasogie <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bendel Insurance</p><p>Ojo Olorunleke <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enyimba FC </p><p><br /></p><p>DEFENDER OF THE YEAR </p><p>Calvin Bassey <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fulham FC</p><p>Ola Aina <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Nottingham Forest FC </p><p>Bright Osayi-Samuel <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fenerbahçe SK </p><p><br /></p><p>MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR </p><p>AI Hassan Yusuf <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Royal Antwerp FC</p><p>Wilfred Ndidi <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Leicester City FC </p><p>Alex Iwobi <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fulham FC </p><p><br /></p><p>STRIKER OF THE YEAR </p><p>Robert Mizo <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bayelsa United </p><p>Victor Osimhen <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Napoli FC</p><p>Victor Boniface <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bayer Leverkusen </p><p><br /></p><p>QUEEN OF THE PITCH </p><p>Rasheedat Ajibade <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Atlético de Madrid Femenino </p><p>Chiamaka Nnadozi <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Paris FC </p><p>Asisat Oshoala <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>FC Barcelona Femení </p><p><br /></p><p>KING OF THE PITCH </p><p>Victor Osimhen <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Napoli FC</p><p>Emeka Obioma<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enyimba FC </p><p>Victor Boniface <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bayer Leverkusen </p><p><br /></p><p>TEAM OF THE YEAR </p><p>Super Falcons <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p>Enyimba <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p>Remo Stars <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p><br /></p><p>COACH OF THE YEAR </p><p>Daniel Ogunmodede <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Remo Stars </p><p>Finidi George <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enyimba FC </p><p>Randy Waldrum <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Super Falcons </p><p>SAM OKWARAJI AWARD </p><p>Victor Osimhen <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Napoli FC</p><p>Ahmed Musa <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sivasspor</p><p>Kunle Soname <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chairman, Remo Stars</p><p><br /></p><p>STATE WITH THE BEST GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME </p><p>Edo</p><p>Delta</p><p>Lagos </p><p>FOOTBALL PITCH OF THE YEAR </p><p>Mobolaji Johnson Sport Arena <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Onikan, Lagos State </p><p>Remo Stars Stadium <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Remo, Ogun State</p><p>Godswill Akpabio Int'l Stadium <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Uyo, Akwa Ibom State </p><p><br /></p><p>FOOTBALL FRIENDLY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR </p><p>His Excellency, Umo Eno <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Akwa Ibom State </p><p>His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lagos State </p><p>His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Edo State </p><p><br /></p><p>CORPORATE SPONSOR OF FOOTBALL AWARD </p><p>Bet9ja <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sport Betting </p><p>GTI Financial <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Financial Services </p><p>MTN Nigeria <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Telecom </p><p><br /></p><p>SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD </p><p>Hon. Kunle Soname <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chairman, Remo Stars FC </p><p>Victor Osimhen <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Napoli FC</p><p>Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chairman, NPFL Board </p><p><br /></p><p>FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR - PRINT </p><p>Christian Okparah <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Guardian Newspapers </p><p>Charles Diya <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>New Telegraph Newspapers </p><p>Johnny Edward <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Punch Newspapers </p><p><br /></p><p>FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR - TV </p><p>Miyen Akiri <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>TVC </p><p>Mozez Praiz <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Supersport </p><p>Cecilia Omorogbe <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Channels TV </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR - RADIO </p><p>Olawale Adigun <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mainland FM </p><p>Yinka Oyedele <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Brilla 88.9 FM </p><p>Anthony Bekederemo <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Brila 88.9 FM </p><p><br /></p><p>FOOTBALL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR - ONLINE </p><p>Samuel Ahmadu <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Savid News</p><p>Tobi Adepoju <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Oganla Media </p><p>Kunle Solaja <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sportsvillagesquare.com</p><p>The event had in attendance the Director of Communications Nigeria Football Federation Olajide Olajire , President of Pitch Awards , Shina Philips, President Guild of Sports Journalists Tony Ubani , veteran broadcaster Godwin Enaikhena , Editor In Chief , CKNNews Chris Kehinde Nwandu and a host of other top media Executives </p><p>The award will be held later in the year according to the organizers</p><p><br /></p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-4881671173851358432024-02-23T15:32:00.002+01:002024-02-25T09:41:31.135+01:00Arsenal Player Now Eligible To Play For Nigeria<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2YbqGCwpwiviIxTwjTylFE8XQfGkyy-4eJPvI4X_B9s6pNRYE5DLaFkUmoaI-jr6S85qptKgatppiAOz78VVFnoGA1wZJ4iNwDKKKsdFnyh9LketvAosOk3Py6Tfocyvwyq6T5OXH8lyM7pFwVBDHeelIOpYNbcBMWabRTJiie_w_sqeUOkAzW-1Hh4/s504/FB_IMG_1708698351073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="504" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2YbqGCwpwiviIxTwjTylFE8XQfGkyy-4eJPvI4X_B9s6pNRYE5DLaFkUmoaI-jr6S85qptKgatppiAOz78VVFnoGA1wZJ4iNwDKKKsdFnyh9LketvAosOk3Py6Tfocyvwyq6T5OXH8lyM7pFwVBDHeelIOpYNbcBMWabRTJiie_w_sqeUOkAzW-1Hh4/s320/FB_IMG_1708698351073.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>FIFA has approved Arthur Okonkwo's nationality switch from United Kingdom. </p><p>The 22yr Old Arsenal Goalkeeper, who is currently on loan at Wrexham is now Eligible to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria.</p><p>More details later </p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-28265161603090048582024-02-19T04:34:00.003+01:002024-02-25T09:52:53.189+01:00My Heart Stopped Working For Two Minutes...Premiership Star Narrates Near Death Experience After Collapse <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVAtcquXEfyPJxGoA_SZKSst317rb-4ory4SPbgYD2i68SrMWvRLGtX6ZA_pTkTXSlc5VOnh2NA4UOxNSUtQdjzdVAPSbiGMWOABpMwQF8F07SMtr3jix-wEY-lMLQ4yctJmD1JHYH5j620j_Q_OizrmQ_9K04egIzCAgiJixFwwnpkdQ1h5ubeg0l_A/s800/Lockyer-scaled.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="800" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVAtcquXEfyPJxGoA_SZKSst317rb-4ory4SPbgYD2i68SrMWvRLGtX6ZA_pTkTXSlc5VOnh2NA4UOxNSUtQdjzdVAPSbiGMWOABpMwQF8F07SMtr3jix-wEY-lMLQ4yctJmD1JHYH5j620j_Q_OizrmQ_9K04egIzCAgiJixFwwnpkdQ1h5ubeg0l_A/s320/Lockyer-scaled.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Luton captain Tom Lockyer has revealed his heart stopped for two minutes and 40 seconds during an on-pitch cardiac arrest that left his life in the balance.</p><p>Lockyer collapsed in the second half of Luton’s Premier League game against Bournemouth on December 16.</p><p>The 29-year-old was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator after he was hospitalised for five days following the shocking incident.</p><p>Wales defender Lockyer, who also collapsed during Luton’s Championship play-off final victory against Coventry last season, spoke about his near-death experience prior to his club’s 2-1 defeat against Manchester United on Sunday.</p><p>“It was just a normal day, and that was the most worrying thing because I felt completely fine,” he told Sky Sports.</p><p>“I was running towards the halfway line and I went really light headed. I thought I’d be ok in a second but I wasn’t.</p><p>“I woke up and the paramedics were there. I knew instantly it was different to my collapse in May. Last time it felt like I woke up from a dream, and this time I woke up from nothingness.</p><p>“I could see there was more panic and I was a bit disorientated. I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t move. I was trying to work out what was happening, and I remember thinking, ‘I could be dying here’.”</p><p>– Lockyer recounts –</p><p>Lockyer was eventually revived after two minutes and 40 seconds that threatened to end his life.</p><p>“I could feel them put the drip in my arm and it was a hard mix of emotions. Eventually I came round and I was able to speak and to respond. When I felt ok, it was then a relief I was alive,” he said.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-66440580854007089152024-02-17T13:47:00.001+01:002024-02-17T13:47:27.844+01:00Rivers State Governor " Dashes " Super Eagles Keeper Nwabali N20m <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmxKXZ1KPUUXrKRRRMT7oFNBcP-kM1Kp1vexrBdElY2KXOE1pPDU8kn4qe7TIXPFmWubt-BDQ0svbqyOlZt1c2Jut9gVkl9xNSQIop9UcpbFERYLiSvZ0Jd4y4_Gb4JZOu87YgTWbRN5987iGw5m__Sev9Mmhpap-zoiU6kUvVQGdhEKfY5ZCtZuI3iY/s720/FB_IMG_1708173733699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="720" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmxKXZ1KPUUXrKRRRMT7oFNBcP-kM1Kp1vexrBdElY2KXOE1pPDU8kn4qe7TIXPFmWubt-BDQ0svbqyOlZt1c2Jut9gVkl9xNSQIop9UcpbFERYLiSvZ0Jd4y4_Gb4JZOu87YgTWbRN5987iGw5m__Sev9Mmhpap-zoiU6kUvVQGdhEKfY5ZCtZuI3iY/s320/FB_IMG_1708173733699.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Governor Fubara announced the cash gift of N20m to the goalkeeper for his impressive performance when he hosted Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and the latest Basketball Champions, Rivers Hoopers at the Rivers State Government House on Friday.</p><p>The governor also nominated him for a state award, Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS), the second-highest honour awarded to individuals who have excelled in their profession, and for high profile politicians like serving and former governors.</p><p>Super Eagles’ crew who were present at the ceremony, including Coach Jose Peseiro and Finidi George equally received a cash reward of N30m for their efforts at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-14455105702303784702024-02-16T13:39:00.006+01:002024-02-16T14:02:56.125+01:00AFCON Golden Boot Winner Emilio Nsue Accuses Equatorial Guinea Football Federation Of Corruption <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1648bLQL0GjqCFj0VRBjtDutmcI2wALsbiTLFkpWTmw4IEJ0CixKwQhRrjfPyGIq8fgQVGejrGPlax68WADKaQuaYpRWVWKIeOBDPcpBv8ZDsL4tWkwB1LCBKgU0F8r250IJolWYYitwPIKaaFLdrhe6VLgMLAgLXgvk4WWeop9YTZMgnmmYfxqWj0RY/s720/20240216_133638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="720" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1648bLQL0GjqCFj0VRBjtDutmcI2wALsbiTLFkpWTmw4IEJ0CixKwQhRrjfPyGIq8fgQVGejrGPlax68WADKaQuaYpRWVWKIeOBDPcpBv8ZDsL4tWkwB1LCBKgU0F8r250IJolWYYitwPIKaaFLdrhe6VLgMLAgLXgvk4WWeop9YTZMgnmmYfxqWj0RY/s320/20240216_133638.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The 2023 AFCON golden boot winner has been indefinitely suspended by the FA for allegedly involving in ‘several episodes of serious indiscipline’ during the championship.</p><p>However, the 34-year-old has made some allegations, stating the country’s football body have been unfair to the national team players.</p><p>“These cancerous and corrupt people who manage football in Equatorial Guinea took 1 million euros for themselves by leaving the national team in bad conditions.</p><p>“The only congratulations I received when l got my top scorer award came from the Ivorian authorities. My country has been ungrateful to me.</p><p>He continued: “They want to change the sports project and bring in Brazilians. You are shameless, we are the tenth best team on the African continent. They take money everywhere, they owe us money and they are stealing it.</p><p>“Before the match against Nigeria, the players did not have any outfits ready. The equipment used in the national team is paid by the players and not the Federation. </p><p>“The FA threatened certain local players and taking money from them but l said no, and this is unfair and they humiliated me and throw me out. The National team is above everything and everyone,” he added.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-73292903000103930252024-02-15T11:55:00.003+01:002024-02-16T06:48:40.572+01:00If What Fans Did To Alex Iwobi Happened To me, I Would Have Broken Down ..Goalkeeper Nwabali <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgjF_8sYvJAA9xB8KBeTHTS80GInxUj5E9b2N390xThqI4vJk203_TsCeBZ0UGS9klE4yzcD1j5kZXVmY2H9epfnLcI7usLRao3m6E4JYNc-dB7EgTgmswQG0tqnVoEK8W391Qj_pIjVgNExb9DxRtpkP2p95lrZ2AiRWbJzVYqolIcXrOIhNaUf4q18/s429/FB_IMG_1707994220480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="429" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgjF_8sYvJAA9xB8KBeTHTS80GInxUj5E9b2N390xThqI4vJk203_TsCeBZ0UGS9klE4yzcD1j5kZXVmY2H9epfnLcI7usLRao3m6E4JYNc-dB7EgTgmswQG0tqnVoEK8W391Qj_pIjVgNExb9DxRtpkP2p95lrZ2AiRWbJzVYqolIcXrOIhNaUf4q18/s320/FB_IMG_1707994220480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has stated that he would have broken down if he was the one being bullied by fans, following the 2023 AFCON final loss.</p><p>Nwabali, who granted an interview on Arise ‘ARISE NEWSNIGHT’, noted that cyberbullying Iwobi is not nice, even though everyone is desperate to win.</p><p>Nwabali said in part: “It’s not really nice to be honest. I hope the world gets to watch this interview, to be honest.</p><p>“Even when you're playing against the biggest country in the world, you still want to win. I understand and I like it and I enjoy that spirit. </p><p>“When you talk about Alex, you'll be like what is going on? To be honest even me, I feel emotional even during the time of Maduka and Francis Uzoho. </p><p>When I look at Francis Uzoho, in my mind I will tell him you're a man. It's not easy, because a lot of players always break down to be really honest.</p><p>“If it happened to me I'm going to break down. But it takes a strong guy. Like they're passing through a lot. It's not easy.</p><p>“But I'm saying this because I remember the interview I granted towards the AFCON period. I told them, a lot of people are waiting for me to make a mistake, and then maybe they show themselves on the internet, or something. </p><p>“But it's not nice. You really need to wish everyone well because a lot of people make mistakes.” </p><p>Source: X | ARISEtv</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-50263501787450036622024-02-13T13:57:00.005+01:002024-02-16T06:53:57.653+01:00Breaking : Tinubu Confers MON On Super Eagles Players , Each Gets A Plot Of Land And Flat In FCT<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV2yBOdAP-Y5vgwOSr9sABEMkOs8mOAR9WsAX7l-o-4vIo5CSNb0USjU3rwyN2PYjsaa_9xaP-aKUIrva5C7cGQ4dVAuefzTxaIiP3HU-o8-tPdMh7lxeor-SwGVopLOT-ySmY4mqZDb8XGCchYVWp-cKOYx1SSlAcrKs0XgTEFf_zJgvFqX3ZRKq_aY/s720/FB_IMG_1707834175553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV2yBOdAP-Y5vgwOSr9sABEMkOs8mOAR9WsAX7l-o-4vIo5CSNb0USjU3rwyN2PYjsaa_9xaP-aKUIrva5C7cGQ4dVAuefzTxaIiP3HU-o8-tPdMh7lxeor-SwGVopLOT-ySmY4mqZDb8XGCchYVWp-cKOYx1SSlAcrKs0XgTEFf_zJgvFqX3ZRKq_aY/s320/FB_IMG_1707834175553.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today honored members of the Silver Medal winning Super Eagles <p></p><p>The President conferred Nigeria's National honor of Member of the Order of Nigeria ( MON ) on each of the players</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTS6E6LEDRzQYBEXhf5APaeEWdT16e8UgSvzPankhYS-G22YR2LF7bLDtM9PH_x4UlhvutWY4vVjM0-u1cDJyUchQKs1nxlWHxU0aI11bY7eaLFIN3lirOAyYY-087ULQX8dbfx8Ew6z6C1OvN71irnt5GKEv7x3OMkfT3FMecUBhiYJWJaURg1XRhJsA/s720/FB_IMG_1707834179060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTS6E6LEDRzQYBEXhf5APaeEWdT16e8UgSvzPankhYS-G22YR2LF7bLDtM9PH_x4UlhvutWY4vVjM0-u1cDJyUchQKs1nxlWHxU0aI11bY7eaLFIN3lirOAyYY-087ULQX8dbfx8Ew6z6C1OvN71irnt5GKEv7x3OMkfT3FMecUBhiYJWJaURg1XRhJsA/s320/FB_IMG_1707834179060.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-wdWq-1aUTefpbl8vUQcmBz0vCZf_1eeEc3Wqz6BvIj4MqKZ-JugT9RdUOHrLTnuKd9PMD61eA5slR20NX8U5beUAAbDSK83_1e2psuGejQe4IRGlhzK25KoowxqNngKiIeCk8l_QyrtqWPA3byDI6PNkAkLTizYot7tEU0OcD6RhWYrGSvXfDVtcng/s586/FB_IMG_1707834182917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="586" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-wdWq-1aUTefpbl8vUQcmBz0vCZf_1eeEc3Wqz6BvIj4MqKZ-JugT9RdUOHrLTnuKd9PMD61eA5slR20NX8U5beUAAbDSK83_1e2psuGejQe4IRGlhzK25KoowxqNngKiIeCk8l_QyrtqWPA3byDI6PNkAkLTizYot7tEU0OcD6RhWYrGSvXfDVtcng/s320/FB_IMG_1707834182917.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>He also donated a completed Flat and land to each of the players in the FCT </p><p>The event was also attended by the coach Peseiro, Vice President Shettima and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike </p><p>Full Statement </p><p>STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE</p><p>PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SUPER EAGLES: YOU HAVE PROVED THAT OUR GREATEST STRENGTH LIES IN OUR DIVERSITY</p><p>President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles of Nigeria have demonstrated by their team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire that diversity is principally a source of strength.</p><p>Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, the President commended the team for their exemplary display of unity, determination, and resilience on the field. </p><p>He emphasized the pride Nigerians felt in the Super Eagles’ remarkable journey throughout the competition. </p><p>''It is a great honour for me to receive you, our Super Eagles. As a team, you taught us lessons on resilience, togetherness, diversity, and excitement in competitive games.</p><p>''You started the tournament as if Nigeria would not assert itself, but you progressed to the finals. Through all the challenges and dealing with great humidity in the host country, you left your clubs and honoured your country. You gave us great excitement.</p><p>''You were determined. We salute your resilience. You lifted our spirits, and you made us proud. You made us smile as Nigerians.</p><p>''It is not easy to absorb a loss, particularly when the expectations are high. But you have demonstrated sportsmanship, resilience, and teamship throughout the entire tournament. That is what AFCON stands for, the unity and resilience of the continent. You have done a great job, and I am very proud of you,'' the President stated.</p><p>President Tinubu pledged to continue investing in sports and youth development, adding: ''We will consult with you on how to facilitate and promote sports development. As your President, I will go out to attract greater private sector investment in the Nigerian Professional Football League. We have to grow our local league, and I promise to be a super promoter of sports in our country. Many of you may in the future become managers of our local premiership system. I want to say once again that I am proud of you, and Nigeria is proud of you. You are a lifter of spirits."</p><p>The President conferred national honours on each member of the football team, which clinched the silver medal in the competition, and announced the donation of a flat and a plot of land to each of them.</p><p>He decorated each member of the team with Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) lapel pins, while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, immediately distributed forms for the allocation of a plot of land to each of the players. </p><p>Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh applauded the President for prioritizing sports development in the country and ensuring support for the team. </p><p>He lauded the defining decision of creating a separate Ministry of Sports Development. </p><p>''For the first time, we have gone through a major competition; we have come back without any crisis, without any complaint, without any issues whatsoever relating to allowances, bonuses, or whatever. This kept the team focused on the matches in front of them with quality results,'' he said. </p><p>Speaking on behalf of the team, Mr. William Troost-Ekong, the Vice-Captain, promised to work hard to surpass their achievements by winning the gold medal in the next competition.</p><p>''We are very grateful for your support during our time in Ivory Coast. We did our best until the final. I wish that we were here carrying the trophy for you. </p><p>''In 2019, I was here with a bronze medal. Now we are here with a silver medal. I have two gold-medal winners beside me here and all we can promise is that we will continue to work hard, and the next time we meet, hopefully next year, we will be bringing home a gold medal,'' the Vice-Captain said.</p><p>Chief Ajuri Ngelale</p><p>Special Adviser to the President </p><p>(Media & Publicity) </p><p>February 13, 2024</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-29425095088633501702024-02-13T12:24:00.005+01:002024-02-16T06:54:09.223+01:00Breaking : Silver Winning Super Eagles Arrive Abuja, Currently Being Hosted By FG ( Pictures) <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY-kbQ8e1i2tEdHwt-lnJant1m1NT0H5VoFCU9ho-KZc5a28-K__0b2g8nVR_DoEjxWr10bGq2oznXGK4w-72ccq2AGBmqe5g99Oa8uCdnzMOIMUvOYbjxLZI8I1zpUhZu-lK0cIxSC6xLauTP6LN_cCKwd5zI3GUwwiE7yh6M4SnbV5rLg6QCvq_O7U/s720/FB_IMG_1707823215362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Nigeria lost 2-1 to host nation, Cote D'Ivoire in the AFCON final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday. </p><p>Key players including Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Kenneth Omeruo, Joe Aribo and Williams Trost Ekong are at a welcome breakfast current ongoing at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. </p><p>Members of the coaching crew are also at the breakfast.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-53692704773450086332024-02-13T05:35:00.006+01:002024-02-16T06:55:48.693+01:00AFCON: Omeruo Blames Eagles’ Loss On Peseiro’s Tactics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAtfBtggXW46Fjw0DOYgynSrClW-U1uPEpkirrAR6U7MhNG1QNHX8otEZTXRbzGoz2AUqAHtLrI4ZPbHSNaxEpzvDdOrhf4LoP1LZ5prT8UQBOUMKIF__AB-lToMuAfQM34jJ6yBIR97cc0VIPPwYsagFVx0UhxSBAnYb2tHrJftzR6tYrkl74Da-r2A/s768/Lawal-768x567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="768" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAtfBtggXW46Fjw0DOYgynSrClW-U1uPEpkirrAR6U7MhNG1QNHX8otEZTXRbzGoz2AUqAHtLrI4ZPbHSNaxEpzvDdOrhf4LoP1LZ5prT8UQBOUMKIF__AB-lToMuAfQM34jJ6yBIR97cc0VIPPwYsagFVx0UhxSBAnYb2tHrJftzR6tYrkl74Da-r2A/s320/Lawal-768x567.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that the three-time African champions lost the Africa Cup of Nations final due to the tactics employed by the coaching crew.</p><p>The Nigerian side were defeated 2-1 by the hosts, ending the team’s dreams of a fourth continental crown.</p><p>Speaking after the game in a video posted on the social media, Omeruo stated that the Eagles played too deeply while dealing with a barren attack against the host nation. </p><p>“I don’t know. I think it wasn’t our day. We couldn’t create a lot of chances and we played too deep.”</p><p>The 2013 AFCON winner congratulated Ivory Coast but felt Nigeria’s shortcomings proved decisive before he revealed the mood in the Nigerian camp was one of deep disappointment.</p><p>“They (Super Eagles players) are sad, obviously,” he added. “It’s heartbreaking, they have worked hard and deserved to win this trophy but we’ve lost it.”</p><p>Looking ahead, the Turkey-based player stated: “For me, it’s back to my club, train and get ready for Friday’s game.”</p><p>Omeruo and Kasimpasa will host Fatih Karagumruk in a Super Lig encounter on Friday.</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-25087232079882334972024-02-12T17:37:00.008+01:002024-02-13T16:12:02.374+01:00AFCON: Iwobi Deletes Photos On Instagram Amid Criticisms From Nigerians <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hoWsm7SYivVQSF0yBwFQ4KbgN3S0mtTt3Wa1qITBhh2KKtc7Fq5pmQaTcrINNTrpW0wDXvz-ucD5ACMAeltNyllNW6YrLRr30vE4bafRdjSD7jU2hFsGva623SvRtd4LeKE_DwspsFAUv9SSrf-AqEx50sWuCyrsr4PfUjbDOfzbVorKNOmge0m9BLU/s646/FB_IMG_1707755755814.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="646" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hoWsm7SYivVQSF0yBwFQ4KbgN3S0mtTt3Wa1qITBhh2KKtc7Fq5pmQaTcrINNTrpW0wDXvz-ucD5ACMAeltNyllNW6YrLRr30vE4bafRdjSD7jU2hFsGva623SvRtd4LeKE_DwspsFAUv9SSrf-AqEx50sWuCyrsr4PfUjbDOfzbVorKNOmge0m9BLU/s320/FB_IMG_1707755755814.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all his Instagram photos after he was dragged on social media by some Nigerian fans following the African Cup of Nations final defeat in the hands of host, Ivory Coast, on Sunday. </p><p>The Super Eagles were defeated 2-1 by the hosts, ending the team’s dream of a fourth continental crown. </p><p>Few hours after the tournament, Iwobi deleted photos from his Instagram handle. </p><p>He only left one video post. </p><p>The Fulham man also locked the comment section of the post </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXYtd9SVIg6IPHjAPFKgjfFtexn_ocFo6DkbuKYLPR70_w0r9RLorUifEhF98OgJPv93r7nV51ZSP9RK-lSLaV6Kjb9ixBKHoGMsaiu_HrIqKvTiISsIore9tZZVUa9DykIpX1NXyldy8m2jNawNkFxadINE6c5A-dtG0EkG9f_6ENU7Elyq761tTmFk/s917/FB_IMG_1707755759294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="917" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXYtd9SVIg6IPHjAPFKgjfFtexn_ocFo6DkbuKYLPR70_w0r9RLorUifEhF98OgJPv93r7nV51ZSP9RK-lSLaV6Kjb9ixBKHoGMsaiu_HrIqKvTiISsIore9tZZVUa9DykIpX1NXyldy8m2jNawNkFxadINE6c5A-dtG0EkG9f_6ENU7Elyq761tTmFk/s320/FB_IMG_1707755759294.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The Fulham star featured for 79 minutes in Nigeria’s defeat to Ivory Coast and was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf. </p><p>Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, making 149 appearances and scoring fifteen goals. </p><p>He won the FA Cup in 2017 and scored in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final. </p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-72658667066068015612024-02-12T04:21:00.003+01:002024-02-13T16:13:04.560+01:00AFCON : Troost Ekong Wins Most Valuable Player ( See Full List Of Individual Awards ) <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNWhv1Fw9dRgOCFa1NlU8-8ZgLUWM93K7bIacFh-j5bR0tlp0kKn6EaNSHdR4NqjTNUQg9i0zO2yVxd3cPhM2jzDvWM0sNo1I70wIMEpPoAtvftrvmGUEUMVMLghJkKE91MiZ8OmMF-IygUcd8u2Tb1xDcJDIAhA8rVctpfF_nCh0KXnpzfGfLJmTBe8/s720/20240212_041752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="720" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNWhv1Fw9dRgOCFa1NlU8-8ZgLUWM93K7bIacFh-j5bR0tlp0kKn6EaNSHdR4NqjTNUQg9i0zO2yVxd3cPhM2jzDvWM0sNo1I70wIMEpPoAtvftrvmGUEUMVMLghJkKE91MiZ8OmMF-IygUcd8u2Tb1xDcJDIAhA8rVctpfF_nCh0KXnpzfGfLJmTBe8/s320/20240212_041752.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Nigeria's Captain Troost Ekong has been voted the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 African Cup Of Nations held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast </p><p>These are the list of the winners of the individual trophies </p><p>Fair Play Award - 🇿🇦 Bafana Bafana</p><p>Golden Glove - 🇿🇦 Ronwen Williams </p><p>Golden Boot - 🇬🇶 Emilano Nsue</p><p>Golden Ball - 🇳🇬 William Troost-Ekong</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-15236458614217971822024-02-12T04:14:00.004+01:002024-02-13T16:13:14.054+01:00How Cote d'ivoire Pipped Nigeria To Win 3rd AFCON Trophy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLK0SBKUxKk2nJb2U9Ezla1YQiTphT2DN8xdKi64_lsUJZamGWwNmMzq4GAF-dZngIGfxaqqMMcQYUPvvHMFlf7NqgMjdaniUfdeD29U3c6U7kAaFVtJjkcxXbgdBkmU3uZYlNdEF-sTgmXn2PRVHWd5O2vTCOncsL_08Vd8NKJS4qWy-Lr91ld-9eYw/s700/ivorucost-wins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="700" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLK0SBKUxKk2nJb2U9Ezla1YQiTphT2DN8xdKi64_lsUJZamGWwNmMzq4GAF-dZngIGfxaqqMMcQYUPvvHMFlf7NqgMjdaniUfdeD29U3c6U7kAaFVtJjkcxXbgdBkmU3uZYlNdEF-sTgmXn2PRVHWd5O2vTCOncsL_08Vd8NKJS4qWy-Lr91ld-9eYw/s320/ivorucost-wins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Two second-half goals from Franck Kessie and Sébastien Haller cancelled out William Troost-Ekong’s first-half opener as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil on Sunday</p><p>After a disastrous group stage that almost saw the Elephants eliminated and only managed to qualify after picking the last best losers slot, with coach Jean-Louis Gasset sacked, it was all worth it for a night that will live long in the memory of Ivorians.</p><p>The victory means the Elephants have won the AFCON for the third time, having won it before in 1992 and 2015.</p><p>On their part, the Eagles were hoping to win the trophy for the fourth time after winning it in 1980, 1994 and 2013.</p><p>Sunday’s meeting was the 29th time both sides have came up against each other with Nigeria winning nine and losing 10 of the games.</p><p>Coach Jose Peseiro made two changes to the side that defeated South Africa in the semi-finals, with Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi returning to the starting XI, while AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze started ahead of Moses Simon.</p><p>The hosts had the first chance of the game just six minutes into the encounter as Simon Adingra’s delicate cross across goal evaded the outstretched legs of striker Sébastien Haller.</p><p>The Elephants continued to dominate possession, forcing Peseiro’s men into making mistakes and giving away cheap free-kicks.</p><p>Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was tested in the 14th minute as Seko Fofana unleashed a fierce shot but the 27-year-old goalkeeper was up to the task.</p><p>Just 18 minutes into the final clash at the Stade Alassane Ouattara, tempers rose to fever pitch with Victor Osimhen confronting Evan Ndicka after the defender looked to have elbowed the Napoli striker.</p><p>A few seconds later, the game was halted again after Mauritania referee Beida Dahane failed to award a free kick to Nigeria following a foul on Ademola Lookman with Peseiro flashed a yellow card after he vehemently protested the officiating.</p><p>Afterwards, there was a nervy moment in the 20th minute as Zaidu almost gave away possession in a dangerous position but Nwabali rushed out of his post to put the ball into safety leading to a corner kick for the men in orange.</p><p>Adingra almost scored a spectacular volley from the resulting corner but saw his shot hit the side net.</p><p>Ivory Coast then almost opened the scoring in the 34th minute with Franck Kessie fine pass finding Adingra, whose shot caused no problem for Nwabali.</p><p><br /></p><p>After surviving the early onslaught from the hosts, the Eagles launched their first attack of the game with Alex Iwobi finding Zaidu, but the defender’s shot was blocked by Odilon Kossounou inside the box, giving Nigeria their first corner kick of the game.</p><p>Ademola Lookman took the resulting set piece and William Troost-Ekong rose the highest to nod home in the 38th minute, his third of the tournament.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Eagles became more confident after Troost-Ekong’s goal and began to control proceedings with the Ivorians chasing the balls.</p><p>There was an off the ball incident between Zaidu and Serge Aurier with the Ivorian captain obstructing the Nigerian as he made a run for an Iwobi pass but the referee paid no attention to it despite pleads from the Eagles</p><p>The Ivorians made their intentions known immediately after the start of the second half as they came out attacking the Eagles with everything in their arsenal.</p><p>Nwabali and Aurier were engaged in a war of words as tension heightened, with both players cautioned by the referee.</p><p>Peseiro made a quick substitution, sending Simon on to replace Chukwueze just 11 minutes into the second half.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ivory Coast continued to pressurise the Eagles, who sat too deep, allowing the hosts to dictate play.</p><p>The pressure paid off in the 62nd minute as Kossounou’s shot was parried for a corner. Kessie then nodded home Adingra’s cross from the flag.</p><p>Adingra, who was named Man of The Match, continued to torment the Eagles’ defence and the youngster produced another fine cross in the 81st minute, which was superbly turned into the Eagles’ net by Haller to put Ivory Coast ahead.</p><p>Despite falling behind, the Eagles didn’t look like a team out for the equaliser, and the men in orange continued to ask questions.</p><p>The Elephants held on to their slender lead as the referee brought the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to an end at the Stade Alassane Ouattara.</p><p><br /></p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-45408011132294889752024-02-11T18:41:00.002+01:002024-02-13T16:13:54.559+01:00AFCON 2023 Final: Coach Peseiro Releases Nigeria's Starting XI List, Simon Drops To Bench <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRMVzRis4x98SaZCjBWUnzYAH03tY_-4IhQdjpSEmwPM1rkQg84X03p4bijh3NOMzi5VO1Nj4jJq0WLl-b3h7JlV2tsf58vWL8tD-uOSJ6IO1JbHjE2LhVdXgJ6Dv_IltPuYteCU4G3qgx3hkElUZr_9824C7MsdeMAzr6qkn1cmcx0r3ZIuMhbuIyrg/s720/FB_IMG_1707672959072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRMVzRis4x98SaZCjBWUnzYAH03tY_-4IhQdjpSEmwPM1rkQg84X03p4bijh3NOMzi5VO1Nj4jJq0WLl-b3h7JlV2tsf58vWL8tD-uOSJ6IO1JbHjE2LhVdXgJ6Dv_IltPuYteCU4G3qgx3hkElUZr_9824C7MsdeMAzr6qkn1cmcx0r3ZIuMhbuIyrg/s320/FB_IMG_1707672959072.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The Super Eagles of Nigeria made two changes to the starting lie-up for their AFCON 2023 final encounter with the host Ivory Coast.</p><p>The Super Eagles recalled Samuel Chukwueze to the line-up while Zaidu Sanusi recovered from injury to make the starting XI.</p><p>Moses Simon and Bright Osayi-Samuel are the players that were dropped to the bench by Jose Peseiro.</p><p>It is, however, the usual players on the starting line-up with Victor Osimhen leading the line while Stanley Nwabali remains the man between the sticks.</p><p>William Troost-Ekong captains the side and also leads his three-man backline that also includes trusted lieutenants Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey.</p><p>Ola Aina will look to continue his marauding runs on the flank while the midfield duo of Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi would face a monumental task of holding the Ivoirians’ physical midfield.</p><p>The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Elephants of Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan for the prize of a fourth AFCON title from 9pm.</p><p>Eagles starting XI</p><p>Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-33229704225537641072024-02-11T11:52:00.002+01:002024-02-13T16:14:03.403+01:00AFCON 2023 : Analysing Today's Finals As Nigeria Confronts Host Country Ivory Coast <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWRpLKknl49MxRHXRTyGO-2f52hcIbRIS0LAGgEpIvAVAyYz59pNmrJ8rr-TVlfEmptqY2m2Yj7T208wBtUNOuAAEBMLz7fKsztw1Lq5eOoZlCMWeAcxeywQOKFr6sjs5jTqK_GZuVM0EGSx1rXTICM45Xlh3RZIuLvdrtajTDST3uzHNHGoWbHVeCXo/s768/GE4IsLoXEAAjgir-768x768.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWRpLKknl49MxRHXRTyGO-2f52hcIbRIS0LAGgEpIvAVAyYz59pNmrJ8rr-TVlfEmptqY2m2Yj7T208wBtUNOuAAEBMLz7fKsztw1Lq5eOoZlCMWeAcxeywQOKFr6sjs5jTqK_GZuVM0EGSx1rXTICM45Xlh3RZIuLvdrtajTDST3uzHNHGoWbHVeCXo/s320/GE4IsLoXEAAjgir-768x768.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The day of reckoning is here at last for three-time African champions Nigeria who are gunning for a fourth title and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire as the battle for who takes the AFCON 2023 title.</p><p>A chance for the Super Eagles to win the trophy is coming 14 years after the last time Nigeria won the title back in 2013.</p><p>After a poor run preparatory to the AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles seem to have found their rhythm as they managed a coordinated play from the group stage to today’s final.</p><p>If there is going to be this team, it is team leadership. According to former president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Harrison Jalla, the current Super Eagles players have found a team leader. </p><p>“The grit, resilience, determination, courage and spirit to achieve is back to the team. Team leadership is the most essential ingredient in building a winning team and it started in the Nigerian National team from the days of Christian Chukwu as Captain to Segun Odegbami, Stephen Keshi, Uche Okechukwu, Sunday Oliseh and Mikel Obi. </p><p>“If the team leadership synergy is right you have a team on and off the field, but not all team captains are leaders in the true sense of the word. A team leader is the master motivator, and when performance level drops his energy, motivation and drive can always be the turning point. Chairman Christian Chukwu, Stephen Keshi of blessed memory and Sunday Oliseh were exceptional and played perfect roles as team leaders in the past. The present set of Super Eagles have found the perfect leadership in William Troost Ekong/Victor Osimhen this right leadership chord makes the job of the technical crew easier and gives the team an edge over any opponent. Kudos to the entire Super Eagles team, the Technical crew, Special thanks must also go to the President and Commander in chief of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and the Hon. Minister of Sports Senator John Enoh for the timely provision of funds to clear the backlog of outstanding and current match bonuses and allowances.” </p><p>This moment in Nigeria Football according to Jalla must be sustained, noting that it is the very reason why the entire Nigeria Football administrative structure must go through urgent reforms by amendment of the current NFF statute for proportional and equal representation while a constituency should be created for private sector participation.</p><p>At the group stage, the Super Eagles shocked the Elephants in front of their home fans in a 1-0 win from reigning CAF African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen.</p><p>Cote d’Ivoire on the other hand had a very worrisome preliminary stage suffering a heavy and humiliating 4-0 defeat in the hands of Equatorial Guinea</p><p>Just when they thought they were eliminated from the tournament, Morocco handed them a lifeline when they defeated Zambia in the last group game.</p><p>Already, the football authority in Cote d’Ivoire had sacked their foreign coach Jean-Louis Gasset but they sneaked through to the Round of 16 and have continued a fairytale run to reach this night’s final encounter against Nigeria.</p><p>How the night turns out will be a matter of which team wants the title the most. Of the eight times both countries have met in AFCON, Nigeria have won thrice to Cote d’Ivoire’s two.</p><p>A lot will depend on the Super Eagles defense line of Trost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Onyeka and Zaidu Sanusi as well the heroics of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali while the attack will be marshalled by energetic Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Victor Moses and the due of Kelechi Iheanacho and Samuel Chukwueze.</p><p>The Elephants will rely on goalkeeper Fofana to stop the Nigerian attackers as their strikers including Max Gradel, Sébastien Haller, Simon Adingra, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Oumar Diakité, Jérémie Boga, Nicolas Pépé, Jonathan Bamba, Karim Konaté and Christian Kouamé all having played at some stage in the tournament with most of those players doing something notable and making a case for their inclusion in the team.</p><p>The Sun</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-20727428258748388242024-02-11T04:53:00.001+01:002024-02-11T05:48:52.229+01:00Qatar Beats Jordan In Asian Cup Final <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglYKnW4oF4xxfWIwIWB3DEvxbe4AzKIvyT7JrQU-k-gfHR9h-fFt5eXDZu40KVU3_vFdfpix5xNxd8GH7_xd8PgwdTRLZmEuN8HYZcF1Rc2LVwrJZ9OrG-mq3dYkcWqleFi4S2TqCcvVYJs4U5feVv9SgfhOX1bcmNq6rkUH1fZaaeulnPT-OHH26Ro4/s720/FB_IMG_1707623450230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglYKnW4oF4xxfWIwIWB3DEvxbe4AzKIvyT7JrQU-k-gfHR9h-fFt5eXDZu40KVU3_vFdfpix5xNxd8GH7_xd8PgwdTRLZmEuN8HYZcF1Rc2LVwrJZ9OrG-mq3dYkcWqleFi4S2TqCcvVYJs4U5feVv9SgfhOX1bcmNq6rkUH1fZaaeulnPT-OHH26Ro4/s320/FB_IMG_1707623450230.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Qatar have retained the Asian Cup continental title after thrashing Jordan 3-1, thanks to a hat-trick of penalties from Akram Afif. </p><p>Qatar, who are the hosts of the tournament, also won the last edition of the competition. </p><p>Akram Afif won the top goal scorer of the tournament after his three goals in the final pushed him to a record eighth goals tally in the competition. </p><p>He also became the first player to score a hat-trick in the tournament final. </p><p>Credit: AFP/Reuters</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-11118049747350276242024-02-10T13:36:00.006+01:002024-02-10T13:36:56.823+01:00China Cancels Nigeria, Argentina Friendly In Beijing Over Messi<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcesH6uzOnlFYOHAh4EbZ72jyr8U8mJDNoAzVeMY0zojt00F-Cp6KusdtCjhkiFLzfzeUyjXJpC93cN6FOCWwB4ZW4WaYFYoobAnGSUOT8y7Pv7bjoI-SqRKCj7Ritjh_ooi1L4pAUjmYaT7poCBFZZPWYjAAtPx20cT4Krd54fh-GsCI5QKxKecSGHA/s720/20240210_133219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcesH6uzOnlFYOHAh4EbZ72jyr8U8mJDNoAzVeMY0zojt00F-Cp6KusdtCjhkiFLzfzeUyjXJpC93cN6FOCWwB4ZW4WaYFYoobAnGSUOT8y7Pv7bjoI-SqRKCj7Ritjh_ooi1L4pAUjmYaT7poCBFZZPWYjAAtPx20cT4Krd54fh-GsCI5QKxKecSGHA/s320/20240210_133219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Chinese officials have cancelled two Argentina friendlies that were due to take place in the Asian country after Lionel Messi did not play for Inter Miami in a match in Hong Kong.</p><p>The world champions were set to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and the Ivory Coast in Beijing in March.</p><p>Fans in China were angered when the Argentina captain did not play for his club against a Hong Kong XI on Sunday.</p><p>Messi, 36, said he could not play because of a groin injury.</p><p>However, his non-appearance drew widespread criticism in China when he then featured off the bench three days later against Vissel Kobe in Japan.</p><p>"Beijing does not plan, for the moment, to organise the match in which Lionel Messi was to participate," the Beijing Football Association said on Saturday.</p><p>When the Hangzhou match was cancelled on Friday their sports bureau said: "Given the reasons that everyone knows, according to the competent authorities, the conditions for the event to take place are not met."</p><p>Fans in Hong Kong jeered Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham and chanted for their money back after Messi did not take to the pitch.</p><p>They have since been promised a 50% refund by match organisers Tatler Asia</p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078506883199109738.post-3824804557113123832024-02-10T07:18:00.003+01:002024-02-10T08:06:15.346+01:00AFCON :Tinubu To Watch Super Eagles Final Match In Cote <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AsPsDlwqxNsndiVeO-eoUnhHBFXbDrNUU_Sk8BpZyVcltj9IcB28xcHuYF6okfvrCKWTXF-BoSIkAoBeOflnDREMycekBUymQOFtvrV4myLww0DGnyf-5Pzht4aVCG4OSRDHs7mzEocypVdn3p4gg1bkR2vt1COm7Wmh9PmpBmYDjHYlZ4i_d2loSWM/s1164/IMG_20240210_070407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="1164" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AsPsDlwqxNsndiVeO-eoUnhHBFXbDrNUU_Sk8BpZyVcltj9IcB28xcHuYF6okfvrCKWTXF-BoSIkAoBeOflnDREMycekBUymQOFtvrV4myLww0DGnyf-5Pzht4aVCG4OSRDHs7mzEocypVdn3p4gg1bkR2vt1COm7Wmh9PmpBmYDjHYlZ4i_d2loSWM/s320/IMG_20240210_070407.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria to watch the finals of the African Nations Cup between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in Abidjan on Sunday<p></p><p>The President will be accompanied on the trip by several politicians, government officials and those in the private sector </p><p>His Deputy Shettima was at the stand when the Eagles defeated South Africa in the Semi Finals </p>CKN NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245589149509423595noreply@blogger.com0