Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

African Union Tasks CAF To Investigate Incident Involving Nigerian Football Team Stranded In Libya. According to reports from CAF, officials from the African Union have contacted both Libyan and Nigerian authorities after the Nigerian football team and its officials were left stranded at a Libyan airport. The team had been directed to the airport by Libyan authorities but found themselves unable to proceed further. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has now launched an investigation into the incident. A nine-member Disciplinary Board has been tasked with examining all the circumstances surrounding the situation, with the aim of determining any violations…

Thomas Tuchel Confirmed As New England Head Coach Starting January 2025. In an official announcement, Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new head coach of the England national football team, beginning his tenure in January 2025. The  FA Statement reads: “We’re delighted to announce that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry”. The former Chelsea and Bayern manager expressed his pride and enthusiasm for the role, highlighting his strong connection to English football. “I am very proud to have…

Israel Launches Air Strikes On Beirut For The First Time In Five Days. In a significant escalation, Israel has resumed air strikes on Beirut, targeting what it describes as “strategic weapons” hidden by Hezbollah in the southern Dahieh region. The strikes on Wednesday mark the first time in five days that the Israeli military has hit the Lebanese capital amid growing tensions in the region. Lebanese authorities have reported at least 18 deaths in the eastern and southern parts of the country as Israel continues its bombardment. These strikes are part of the broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah,…

Abia Warriors Captain Confident Ahead Of Nasarawa United Clash. Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku, has expressed his team’s determination to secure a victory as they face Nasarawa United in Lafia. Njoku affirmed that the squad is focused on building on their recent success and will be going into the match with high confidence. Imama Amapakabo’s side is buoyed by their 1-0 home win against Kwara United last weekend, and Njoku believes that momentum will carry them forward in their upcoming fixture. Speaking ahead of the encounter, the skipper stressed that the team’s goal is to maintain their winning form…

Enyimba Must Be Ready For A Tough Battle Against Niger Tornadoes, Warns Coach Olanrewaju. Enyimba’s head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has cautioned his team to prepare for a challenging encounter as they face Niger Tornadoes in their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match. Olanrewaju expressed his awareness of Tornadoes’ impressive away form this season, highlighting the need for his side to remain vigilant. Niger Tornadoes, known as the Ikon Allah Boys, have won two out of their three away fixtures so far, with just one loss on the road. This strong away record makes them formidable opponents as they…

Police Arrest Over 10,000 Suspects In Nationwide Crackdown The Nigerian Police Force has announced the arrest of 10,852 suspects across the country in the last three months, in a major effort to curb criminal activities. This was disclosed by the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, during a meeting with senior officers from the rank of Commissioner upwards on Tuesday. The suspects were apprehended between July and September, and the crimes they are accused of include kidnapping, banditry, and armed robbery. According to the IGP, significant recoveries were made during the operations, with a total of 416 firearms, 3,672 rounds…

Tensions Escalate As North Korea Accuses South Korea Of Drone Incursions. Tensions between North and South Korea have surged once again, with North Korea accusing its southern neighbour of flying drones into its capital, Pyongyang. The North claims that these drones scattered propaganda leaflets over the city, in what it describes as a deliberate provocation, warning that such actions could lead to “armed conflict and even war.” On Friday, Pyongyang issued a stark warning, ordering its border troops to be prepared to open fire. In response, South Korea stated it was fully prepared to defend itself, with a stern…

Rwanda Upsets Benin Republic, Further Complicates Libya’s AFCON Group D Campaign. In a surprising turn of events, Rwanda defeated the Cheetahs of Benin 2-1 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali during a crucial Group D AFCON qualifier on Tuesday. This victory has worsened Libya’s position in the group, while keeping Rwanda’s hopes alive for qualification. The win puts Rwanda in third place with 5 points, adding further pressure on a struggling Libya, who sit at the bottom with just 1 point. Nigeria continues to lead the group with 7 points, having scored 4 goals without conceding any, while Benin…

Thomas Tuchel Set To Become New England Manager. Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss, Thomas Tuchel, has reached an agreement to take over as the new England manager. The terms have been finalised, and the contract is expected to be signed imminently, with an official statement due to be released in the coming days according to report by Romano Fabrizio. Tuchel first expressed his interest in the England managerial role in July, and after months of speculation, the deal is now complete. The German tactician is poised to replace Gareth Southgate, with his unveiling as the new head coach…

British High Commissioner Responds To Press Coverage On Yoruba Nation Petition. Richard Montgomery, CMG, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has addressed recent press coverage regarding a Yoruba Nation petition submitted to the UK government. The petition, delivered to No. 10 Downing Street by Nigerian national Sunday Adeyemo, has sparked interest, leading to a statement from the UK High Commission in Abuja. In his statement, Montgomery acknowledged the 15th October 2024 press release issued by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He discussed the matter with Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs on 14th October 2024, recognising concerns over potentially…

WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Squad Named As Soname Pledges Naira Incentives. In preparation for the upcoming WAFU B U-20 Championship in Lome, Togo, Head Coach Aliyu Zubair has named a squad of 20 players, including midfielder Nasiru Salihu and forward Charles Agada. The competition, set to kick off on Thursday, serves as a qualifier for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, arrived in Lome on Tuesday afternoon after a rigorous one-week training camp at the prestigious Remo Stars Training Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State. The camp, aimed at fine-tuning…

NASA’s Europa Clipper Begins Journey To Jupiter’s Moon Europa. NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, embarking on a historic mission to investigate whether Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has the potential to support life. The spacecraft’s primary goal is to study the icy moon’s environment and determine if its conditions are suitable for living organisms, particularly microbial life. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, praised the mission on his official X account, writing: “If even simple bacterial life is discovered on Europa, this will be the most significant planetary…