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ECK Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag.

ECK Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag.

Sunday, December 3, 2023 will mark the start of the Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation Football Competition. This was revealed at the football Competition Central Organising Committee meeting. The Chairman of the Central Organising Committee, Chief Kalu Emmanuel, announced that the four Autonomous Communities in Bende Town will play a knockout football competition. He also stated that the gold cup, balls, jerseys, and other materials needed for the competition have been purchased for 1 million naira to be shared among the four teams. He advised Autonomous community team managers to organise and follow game rules. The Central Planning Committee…
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Ambazonian rebels warn Okocha, Amokachi on Eto’o’s invitation to Cameroon — “You’ll be killed.”

Ambazonian rebels warn Okocha, Amokachi on Eto’o’s invitation to Cameroon — “You’ll be killed.”

A separatist organisation warned that Nigerian football stars invited by Cameroonian Football Association President Samuel Eto'o to a ceremonial tournament in Victoria City, Cameroon, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, will be murdered if they accept. Comrade Chris Anon, claiming to be leader of the Ambazonia Interim Government in the US, warned DAILY POST's correspondent in a phone message. Eto'o invited Nigerian football stars to the competition to establish acquaintances and strengthen Cameroon's football. Nigeria's former national football skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, and other ex-Super Eagles stars were cautioned not to accept Eto's invitation by the Restoration Fighters…
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2023 WWC: Super Falcons captain Ebi is prepared to defeat England.

2023 WWC: Super Falcons captain Ebi is prepared to defeat England.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) captain, Onome Ebi, has confirmed the Super Falcons' readiness for their Round of 16 match against England at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. With one victory and two ties, the team is unblemished in the competition. Ebi expressed her energized, powerful, and prepared attitude, stating that they trained for the match all year and are upbeat and ready for the challenge. Onome Ebi, the captain of the Super Falcons, has said that the team is prepared for war ahead of their Round of 16 matchup against England. After advancing from a challenging group…
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2023 WWC: England gets a major boost before their Super Falcons encounter

2023 WWC: England gets a major boost before their Super Falcons encounter

England's Sarina Wiegman confirmed Kiera Walsh will participate in the Women's World Cup match against Nigeria on Monday. Walsh, who left Denmark due to a knee injury, returned to team practice after a scan. Wiegman confirmed her recovery and said she will be available for tomorrow's match. Sarina Wiegman, the head coach of England, has stated that Kiera Walsh is expected to participate in the Women's World Cup match against Nigeria on Monday. However, Wiegman remained vague when asked if she would continue to use a back three. After being forced to leave the game against Denmark due to a…
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5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

At least five nations have confirmed their participation in the Round of 16 of the Women's World Cup, which is currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand. After Sunday's games, Switzerland and Norway won their Group A matches and advanced. After a 0-0 draw with Switzerland, co-host New Zealand became the first host country to be eliminated at the group stage. The Philippines were defeated 6-0 by Norway in the other match. According to the results, Switzerland advanced as the group winner, and Norway finished second behind New Zealand on goal differential. Japan and Spain have already advanced to…
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