Sports
Rwanda begin sale of tickets for Eagles’ showdown
Ticket sales began on Wednesday, with prices ranging from 1,000 Rwandan Francs to 1,000,000 Rwandan Francs.

The Rwanda Football Association has officially begun selling tickets for the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.
Rwanda’s national team, the Amavubi, will face the Super Eagles in a crucial encounter at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali next week Friday.
Ticket sales began on Wednesday, with prices ranging from 1,000 Rwandan Francs to 1,000,000 Rwandan Francs.
Currently leading their group, Rwanda will be aiming to strengthen their qualification hopes with a victory over the three-time African champions.
Meanwhile, Rwandan top newspapers, The New Times, said it was anticipating a top drawer fixture against the Super Eagles as the Amavubi eye another major scalp in their desire to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sports
Kano ‘s Lawmaker Establishes Bichi First Football Club
Hon Bichi said that plans are underway to construct an 18,000-capacity stadium in Bichi to further promote sports development.

•Abubakar Kabir Bichi
Abubakar Kabir Bichi, member representing Bichi Federal Constituency has unveiled Bichi First Football Club.
He appointed a former Flying Eagles and Super Eagles player, Abubakar Musa, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career with Jigawa Golden Stars, Eagle Cement, Dolphins FC, Enyimba and clubs in Saudi Arabia, also served as Assistant Coach at Plateau United and Kano Pillars FC, as the club’s coach.
The lawmaker unveiled the coach on Thursday, September 11, at the club’s premises in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State.
Hon. Bichi said the establishment of the club was part of efforts to harness football talents in his constituency and engage youths positively.
Hon Bichi said that plans are underway to construct an 18,000-capacity stadium in Bichi to further promote sports development.
“Our goal is to empower youths, discourage illicit activities and make Bichi First FC a source of pride for Kano State and Northern Nigeria,” he added.
In his remarks, Musa expressed appreciation to the club president and management for the confidence reposed in him, promising to deliver quality football that would make the club and its supporters proud.
Sports
Lagos wins 9th National Youth Games in Asaba
Lagos won 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals Delta, the host state, displaced Edo State to come second with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals.Edo State garnered 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals to finish third.

Team Lagos has emerged champion of the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
Lagos won 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals Delta, the host state, displaced Edo State to come second with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals.Edo State garnered 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals to finish third.
Thirty-three states participated in the game. They won registered a total of 802 medals, comprising 246 gold, 236 silver and 320 bronze medals.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently address the growing problem of age cheating at editions of the NYG in order to safeguard its credibility and ensure fairness.
Sports
Morocco qualify for 2026 World Cup
With the win, Morocco joins 16 other nations already confirmed for the expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Morocco has become the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This follows a dominant 5-0 victory over Niger in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions clinched top spot in Group E with ease, as Ismaeil Saibari struck twice in the first half before Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane, and Azzedine Ounahi added second-half goals against 10-man Niger, who had Abdul-Latif Goumey sent off.
With the win, Morocco joins 16 other nations already confirmed for the expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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