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AFCON 2023: Gov Abiodun congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Angola
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi-final at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, said he praised the resilience and the team spirit displayed by the players in overcoming their opponents.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Friday defeated their Angolan counterpart by one scored in the 41st minute by Ademola Lookman.
Abiodun urged the team to do Nigeria proud by qualifying for the final of the African football showpiece.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to our beloved Super Eagles on their impressive triumph over Angola, securing a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.
“The team’s extraordinary display of skill, tenacity, and teamwork has made our nation proud.
“This victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication and I commend every player and member of the coaching staff for their exceptional performance.
“As a state, we stand firmly behind our national team and will continue to support them as they strive for further success,” he said.
Wrexham United goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo has been named in EFL League Two’s Team of the Season.
The 22-year-old goalie has kept 13 clean sheets in the league this season.
The Nigerian has started 34 of Wrexham’s 44 League Two fixtures.
The Arsenal-owned shot-stopper played a starring role in the Red Dragons wrapping up a top-three finish and back-to-back promotions.
Okonkwo will be available this summer as his contract at Arsenal is about to expire.
There is expected to be a massive scramble for his signature following his exploits with Wrexham.
Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku is optimistic of a good outing in the oriental derby clash with Rangers.
The highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 30 tie will take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Tuesday (today).
Rangers have lost just once in their last 10 league games.
Njoku, who said his side had prepared adequately for the game, boasted that they were unperturbed by Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side’s current form.
“I believe we can do better against Rangers in Enugu on Tuesday(today),” he stated to the club’s media.
“We have had a long training session during the week and we have prepared ourselves adequately for the game.
“We are not bothered about their current form as we respect any team we are playing against in the league.
“We will do our best to get a good result from the game.”
Enyimba forward, Mujeeb Odufeso says he is looking forward to his first oriental derby clash against Heartland.
Odufeso joined the People’s Elephant during the mid-season transfer window from Gombe United.
He said that the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions are desperate to improve their position on the table.
Enyimba will be in action against Heartland at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Tuesday(today).
“It’s my first Oriental derby clash and definitely I’m looking forward to a very big game against Heartland,” he told Enyimba media.
“This is the game personally as a player I want to win, so as a team, we want nothing short of victory in the game.
“We want to improve our position on the table, everyone is ready, both players and technical crew are ready to deliver the maximum points.”
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