Paris 2024 Qualifier: Super Falcons camp bubbles with 18 players

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1 month ago

April 3, 2024

Four additional players have joined the Super Falcons’ training camp in Abuja in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.

The newcomers include Halimat Ayinde, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, and Rinsola Babajide, bringing the total number of players in camp to 18.

The arrival of these players leaves four more players still expected to join the camp. The new arrivals are anticipated to participate in training sessions with the rest of the team later today.

The Super Falcons conducted their initial training session for the upcoming game on Tuesday night at the practice pitch of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

Here is the full list of players currently in camp:

Jiwuaku Linda
Okeke Chidinma
Oladipo Shukurat
Nnadozie Chiamaka
Ohale Osinachi
Toni Payne
Kanu Uchenna
Monday Gift
Abiodun Deborah
Echegini Jennifer
Ucheibe Christy
Rasheedat Ajibade
Tochukwu Oluehi
Jumoke Alani
Halimatu Ayinde
Michelle Alozie
Nicole Payne
Rinsola Babajide

2026 WCQ: South Africa coach unveils preliminary squad for Super Eagles clash

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1 day ago

May 15, 2024

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Hugo Broos, the head coach of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has unveiled a preliminary squad of 36 players for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Bafana Bafana will first play against the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7. Subsequently, they will host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Broos is expected to reduce the squad to 23 players in the coming days. Presently, Bafana Bafana holds the second position in Group C with three points garnered from two games, while the Super Eagles are in third place with two points, also from two matches.

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2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Onyemaechi join Super Eagles’ injury list

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2 days ago

May 14, 2024

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Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi have been added to the Super Eagles’ list of injured players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin.

According to a report from DAILY POST, Osimhen was absent from Napoli’s training session on Monday following an injury sustained during their Serie A match against Bologna over the weekend. Napoli’s official website indicated that the forward was undergoing recovery work for a muscle strain, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming league clash against Fiorentina.

Meanwhile, left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is also uncertain for the two upcoming games due to an injury concern.

Furthermore, Moses Simon, Zaidu Sanusi, and Tyrone Ebuehi have already been sidelined from the qualifiers due to long-term injuries.

On a positive note, vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has recently resumed training after undergoing surgery following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat

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2 weeks ago

May 4, 2024

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Real Madrid has clinched the LaLiga championship for the 2023-2024 season, officially confirmed following Girona’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the late match.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu.

With these results, Real Madrid now holds 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona’s defeat places them in third position with 73 points, one less than Girona.

This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league title.

Ahead, Real Madrid is set to host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with the tie currently level at 2-2.