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Otti markets Umuahia Stadium City to Super Eagles Chukwueze
” We are not just building a stadium; we are building a stadium city, like a sports village.“There will be hotels, estates and other attractions to develop that corridor,” he said.
Photo: Super Eagles Samuel Chukwueze visit to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti ; credit: Abia State House
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has announced plans to commence construction of the proposed Umuahia Stadium City before the end of the year.
Governor Otti gave the assurance on Sunday when he hosted Super Eagles winger and Abia-born international footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, at the government house Umuahia.
Chukwueze, who visited the governor alongside friends, came to express appreciation for Otti’s support and presence during the burial of his late mother.
Otti commended Chukwueze for his achievements in football and for serving as a positive ambassador of Abia State, assuring him of continued government supports.
He also condoled with the footballer over the death of his mother, describing the loss as painful and urging him to remain strong.
Responding, Chukwueze praised the governor’s developmental strides, saying the transformation across the state was visible, especially in road infrastructure.“I have been seeing the good work the governor is doing. When I came back and saw Umuahia, it was completely different.
Regarding the stadium, Otti said that land for the project had already been acquired, adding that the project was currently at the feasibility stage.
“I’m sure before the end of the year, we will flag off the construction of the new Umuahia Stadium.
” We are not just building a stadium; we are building a stadium city, like a sports village.“There will be hotels, estates and other attractions to develop that corridor,” he said.
According to Otto, there will be hotels, estates and other attractions to develop the stadium corridor.
The governor also urged indigenes of the state to take advantage of investment opportunities in Abia, assuring that priority would be given to locals.
“We would like our people to come and invest here. Pick whatever is of interest to you, and we will give priority to our people,” Otti added.
Sports
Tunisia Sack Coach Lamouchi after 5-1 Defeat by Sweden
Former coach Mounher Kabairer is expected to be appointed in an interim capacity as new coach in time for Tunisia’s next World Cup tie against Japan on June 20.
Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after they were trounced 5-1 by Sweden in their opening World Cup group game.
Lamouchi thus becomes the first coach to be sacked at the ongoing World Cup.
He was only in charge of the Carthage Eagles for five matches.
Former coach Mounher Kabairer is expected to be appointed in an interim capacity as new coach in time for Tunisia’s next World Cup tie against Japan on June 20.
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Cabo Verde Stun Spain 0: 0
Nobody gave Cabo Verde a shot. One of the smallest nations – in terms of both land mass and population – to ever reach the World Cup were debuting against the title favourites.
Cabo Verde penned an A-grade upset in A-Town. The tiny islanders and FIFA World Cup™ debutants held title favourites Spain. In a testament to its magnitude, the Blue Sharks’ hero, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, began the game with 46,000 followers on Instagram and finished the day with five million.
Nobody gave Cabo Verde a shot. One of the smallest nations – in terms of both land mass and population – to ever reach the World Cup were debuting against the title favourites.
It was consensually a question of not if Spain would win, but by how many goals.
Ultimately the net didn’t ripple once, a herculean defensive performance and some superb saves from 40-year-old Vozinha secured Bubista’s boys a sport-shaking point.
The one bright spark for Luis de la Fuente’s side was Lamine Yamal, who rose from the bench in the 71st minute and electrified.
The 18-year-old genius could not, however, deny of the greatest days in Cape Verdean history.
Sports
IR Iran hold New Zealand 2:2 in Los Angeles
New Zealand’s bid for a first World Cup victory rolls on to their next Group G assignment against Egypt on 21 June.
IR Iran denied New Zealand a first FIFA World Cup™ win after twice coming from behind to draw their Group G opener at Los Angeles Stadium.
After Mehdi Taremi tested Max Crocombe in a lively opening, Elijah Just went one better to give the All Whites the lead with a low, drilled finish.
Chris Wood was instrumental in the breakthrough goal and the big striker was at it again moments later as he found Sarpreet Singh, who forced an unconvincing save from Alireza Beiranvand.
Iran responded in kind through Taremi, whose 20-yard strike crashed against the upright before the first hydration break.
The pause seemed to work in favour of Amir Ghalenoei’s team, who returned with greater intent and quickly found an equaliser.
Ramin Rezaeian broke through the defensive line and calmly finished with the outside of his boot past Crocombe, bringing the score to 1-1.
New Zealand restored their advantage early in the second half when Wood released Just for a clipped finish over the advancing Beiranvand.
However, Iran weren’t behind for long.
Goalscorer Rezaeian turned provider, delivering an inch-perfect cross for Mohammad Mohebbi to power a header in off the inside of the post.
There was no separating the teams in the closing stages, with Wood heading straight at Beiranvand in added time.
New Zealand’s bid for a first World Cup victory rolls on to their next Group G assignment against Egypt on 21 June.
Iran, meanwhile, face Belgium, with all four sides locked on one point apiece after Matchday 1.
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