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October 19, 2023 No January Exit For Ndidi, Iheanacho

No January Exit For Ndidi, Iheanacho

As the transfer window approaches in January, Leicester City's Coach, Enzo Maresca, has quashed any speculations about the potential exit of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.

With just one year remaining on their current contracts, both players were subject to transfer rumours during the recent summer window.

Wilfred Ndidi was strongly linked with moves to Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce, while Kelechi Iheanacho reportedly received offers from Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Inter Milan. Nevertheless, Maresca deems Ndidi indispensable and a vital part of his squad, especially as he endeavours to guide the 2016 English Premier League champions back to the top flight following their relegation last season.

When questioned about the future of Ndidi and Iheanacho, Maresca responded, "These players' futures will be resolved in no time. They are key players, and we will see what happens in January, but I don't see them leaving except for international duty."

Despite Ndidi's role shift to the No.8 position at the club, his recent outstanding form has solidified his place in Maresca's plans, making their departure from the team highly unlikely.

October 18, 2023 Our Target Is The AFCON Title – NFF Technical Director

Our Target Is The AFCON Title – NFF Technical Director

The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has clarified that their target in the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations is the trophy.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria last won the competition in 2013 in South Africa under late coach Stephen Keshi, and since then, the country has been struggling to win back the title.

They failed to qualify in 2015 and 2017 before winning bronze in 2019 under the former coach Gernot Rohr, and 2021 was a story to forget as they crashed out in the round of 16.

Eguavoen said they've been craving to regain the title, which will not be different this time.

"We have been craving to get the Nations Cup back since 2013. We’ve not been able to achieve that feat because we know we have the capacity and the quality and everything to win it.

But to say it is easy to achieve is another thing, so everybody has to work towards the same goal, support the team whichever way we can support the coaches, and the players have to go out there and do the job", he said.

Nigeria will commence their campaign in the tournament with the opening group game against Equatorial Guinea before facing Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau later in the competition.

October 18, 2023 2024 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Off To Addis Ababa For Ethiopia Clash

2024 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Off To Addis Ababa For Ethiopia Clash

The Super Falcons are gearing up for their 2024 Olympic qualifying fixture against Ethiopia, and their journey commences this Sunday as they head to Addis Ababa for the first leg of the competition.

The team includes four home-based players: Comfort Folorunso, Opeyemi Ajakaye, Jumoke Alani, and Monle Oyono. They will leave Abuja alongside team officials and later be joined by their foreign-based counterparts in Addis Ababa.

The first leg of this second-round clash is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, October 25. Subsequently, the reverse fixture will be hosted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, October 31.

The Super Falcons are determined to secure a spot in the 2024 Olympics, having missed out on the last three editions. The upcoming fixtures are a crucial step in their pursuit of Olympic qualification.

October 18, 2023 Drama As Lagos FA Board Suspends Chairman Oki

Drama As Lagos FA Board Suspends Chairman Oki

In a decisive move, the Lagos State Football Association board suspended its chairman during a meeting held at the LSFA office on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos. The suspension resulted from a majority vote, with five members in favour and four against.

The embattled FA boss, Mr. Oki, faced allegations of gross misconduct, including actions that contravened the rules and regulations of the Nigeria Football Federation. Among the charges against him were:

Failure to attend the NFF Congress without proper justification and without informing the LSFA Board.

He is unilaterally changing the association's logo without obtaining approval from the board and Congress.

Denying the Nigerian Professional League A1 Camera delegates access to test the A1 camera before the league's commencement.

Disregarding NFF instructions regarding NPFL rules and regulations concerning branding and match streaming by their affiliate, Sporting Lagos FC.

Additionally, Oki was accused of releasing the logistics for the 2023/24 NNL season to NNL clubs without board knowledge, delaying and halting various youth tournaments and recreational football events. He was also alleged to have threatened teams to relocate from Lagos and initiated actions to make LSFA independent outside the jurisdiction of the NFF.

The board further claimed that Oki had a strained relationship with the Lagos State Sports Commission concerning facility usage and was responsible for damaging an otherwise harmonious association.

Following his suspension, Oki was accused of physically assaulting his vice chairman, Olawale Gafar. A video that circulated online depicted Gafaar expressing his discontent: "It's over, sir; we can't take this anymore; you (Oki) slapped me. Chairman, you slapped me and punched me in my throat. I'll take anything for football; I’m taking this again for football. This is our destiny, our lives; the oppression is over, and the board is suspending you unanimously," Gafaar told Oki.

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