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June 25, 2024 Rangers FC and Celebrities to Celebrate Mr Ibu with Novelty Match Today
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Rangers FC and Celebrities to Celebrate Mr Ibu with Novelty Match Today

Rangers International Football Club, along with celebrities, top personalities, and fans, will today (Tuesday) honor the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, with a novelty match celebrating his remarkable comedy career.

Rangers FC, the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League champions, will participate in the highly anticipated match, adding to the euphoria of their recent victory. The event is organized as part of Mr. Ibu’s burial plans.

According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for Mr. Ibu’s burial, Monday Ani, the novelty match is a tribute to Mr. Ibu. Rangers, being the official club of the Enugu State Government, are involved to show the state’s appreciation for the late actor.

The statement partly read, “The Novelty Match is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 25th of June, at the Cathedral of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The time for the Novelty Match is 4 pm prompt. Sports lovers, friends, and well-wishers are enjoined to be part of this historic match.”

Ani expressed gratitude to the General Manager of Rangers FC, Amobi Ezeaku, and the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremmadu, for their support. “Special thanks go to the General Manager of Rangers FC, Amobi Ezeaku, and Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremmadu, for their remarkable effort and time invested in the planning of this novelty match,” he said.

Ani also noted that donations for the funeral service from family and friends were ongoing and the committee appreciates the goodwill of all who wish to honor the late Mr. Ibu. “Special thanks to everybody investing their time, money, and effort towards the success of this last remembrance, especially to the Best Family who donated a live cow for this event. May your efforts towards the success of this event be returned a thousandfold,” the statement concluded.

Mr. Ibu passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In October 2023, he was reported ill and required financial assistance. In November 2023, his family confirmed that one of his legs had been amputated to save his life due to an infection of the arteries at the ankle that was not detected early enough, as his former manager Emeka Chochoo said exclusive chat.

June 21, 2024 Stop Relying on Osimhen — Former Super Eagles Star Urges for a Balanced Attack
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Stop Relying on Osimhen — Former Super Eagles Star Urges for a Balanced Attack

A former Nigerian international has called for a more balanced attacking approach for the Super Eagles, urging them to end their over-reliance on Victor Osimhen. Etim Esin, the former Nigerian forward, voiced his concerns following recent events involving Osimhen and former Super Eagles coach Finidi George, which have been a hot topic in the Nigerian football community.

Esin expressed his displeasure with the current state of the national team, especially after their poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where they only managed to secure one point from two matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic. He pointed out that Osimhen missed Finidi's first two official matches as head coach, which resulted in a draw and a defeat. This situation reportedly led Finidi to comment that he would not plead with the reigning African Footballer of the Year to play for the country.

The tension escalated when Osimhen publicly declared his loss of respect for Finidi on Instagram Live. Esin believes this conflict is unacceptable and detrimental to the team.

"Back then, we had multiple goal sources, but now it seems to either come through Osimhen or not at all - that is not acceptable in modern football," Esin stated.

He emphasized the need for a more varied attacking strategy for the Super Eagles, suggesting that Osimhen should be rested in some matches, such as the defeat to Benin Republic, to promote a more balanced team effort.

"If Osimhen doesn't play, we can't score? He should be rested in some games, like against Benin, even if he was fit," Esin added. "Football should involve good link-up plays and goals coming from all corners of the team."

Esin's remarks reflect the growing concerns among Nigerian football fans after the recent disappointing performances, which also saw Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface benched.

As the Super Eagles aim to revive their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and with the NFF searching for a foreign technical adviser, Esin's message serves as a timely reminder for the team's management and coaching staff to address the issue of over-reliance on a single player.

June 20, 2024 Kylian Mbappe Returns to France Training with Bandaged Nose After Injury
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Kylian Mbappe Returns to France Training with Bandaged Nose After Injury

Kylian Mbappe resumed training with the French national team on Wednesday after sustaining a nose injury during France’s Euro 2024 opening match against Austria. The 25-year-old forward was observed wearing a protective bandage during the session.

Initially training alone, his availability for France’s upcoming match against the Netherlands in Leipzig on Friday remains uncertain. The French Football Federation (FFF) indicated an update on Mbappe’s fitness would be provided later on Wednesday.

READ ALSO: Euro 2024: Mbappe Suffers Broken Nose

Mbappe suffered the injury following a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso during an aerial challenge. He was subsequently substituted and diagnosed with the injury at a hospital in Dusseldorf before rejoining his teammates at the training camp. To facilitate his recovery, the FFF announced plans to provide Mbappe with a protective mask.

During the Austria match, Mbappe received a booking for re-entering the pitch and sitting down, leading to a brief stoppage of play. Kevin Danso, aged 25, conveyed his apologies and wished Mbappe a swift recovery on a social media platform following the match.

June 20, 2024 FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Drop Eight Spots Following Poor World Cup Qualifiers
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FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Drop Eight Spots Following Poor World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting at 38th globally after a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria suffered a historic loss to the Benin Republic and drew with South Africa, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the World Cup.

In FIFA’s updated rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles are now 5th in Africa, slipping two spots on the continental ladder. Morocco has climbed to 12th globally, maintaining its position as Africa's top team, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (36th), and Cote d’Ivoire (37th).

Globally, Argentina, France, Belgium, Brazil, and England hold the top five spots.

The Super Eagles' poor qualification campaign has seen them accumulate only three points from four matches, trailing group leaders Rwanda by four points in the Group C standings. In response, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to hire a technical adviser for the team.

Shortly after this announcement, Finidi George resigned as head coach less than two months after his appointment. His departure came amidst a public spat with star forward Victor Osimhen, who criticized George for alleged comments about his commitment to the national team.

The NFF has not officially addressed Finidi’s resignation or Osimhen’s remarks. The Super Eagles' next competitive fixture is scheduled for later this year with the commencement of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

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