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2023 WWC: Super Falcons won’t disappoint Nigerians again – Ebi

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3 years ago

July 18, 2023

Charles Flames

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Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi says the team wants to make a big impact at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The former African champions have attended all the previous editions of the World Cup.

The Super Falcons, who are Africa’s most successful side made it to the quarter-final once, at the 1999 edition hosted by the United States of America.

The West Africans were eliminated in the second round by Germany four years ago in France.

Randy Waldrum’s side faces a daunting task again with current Olympic champions, Canada, Australia and the Republic of Ireland in their group.

The Super Falcons finished in the fourth position at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations last year in Morocco.

Ebi, who will be making her sixth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand said the team has high hopes going into the competition.

“Our ambition, definitely, is to do our best. We approach this World Cup with the mindset of performing to our utmost best and conquering. We had some disappointments at the last Africa Women’s Cup of Nations where we did not put the best performance,” the centre-back said in an interview with CAFOnline.

“We have the opportunity at the World Cup where we do not want to disappoint again. I have faith in my team and I like our current state of mind. The team is united and I believe we will be able to do great things at the World Cup. We are motivated and we want to hoist Nigeria’s flag to the highest point.

“The ball is in our court as players and we have to do everything to be on fire physically and mentally for this opportunity.”

The Super Falcons will take on Canada in their first game on Thursday.

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Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match

Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.

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6 hours ago

April 24, 2026

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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead, according to SCORENigeria on Friday.

Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.

The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.

“He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful,” a source told SCORENigeria.

The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.

“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.

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Governor Adeleke Remodelling Osogbo Stadium to 15,000 Sitting Capacity

Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.

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4 days ago

April 21, 2026

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced work on remodelling Osogbo Township Stadium from 4,000 to 15,000 sitting capacity.

In a statement , Governor Adeleke emphasised that the increased capacity will attract major sporting events to boost the development of all games in the state.

He commended the speedy and qualitative ongoing remodelling of the stadium.

“This is the way to finally integrate Osun into the mainstream of sports development in the country.

“As a sports-loving governor, I am eager to ensure that the Osun Sports Trust Fund becomes operational,” he said.

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Former NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78

His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.

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6 days ago

April 19, 2026

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A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Galadima, is dead at the age of 78.

His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.

Galadima, who also held the traditional title of Galadiman Fagge, died on Saturday evening at a hospital in Kano, according to his younger brother, Abba Galadima.

The late administrator was widely regarded as a key figure in Nigerian football, having played a major role in shaping the sport during his tenure.

He served as chairman of the football federation between 2002 and 2006, a period marked by efforts to strengthen the organisation and enhance Nigeria’s presence on the international stage.