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November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 IFMSPORTS

Mikel returns after one month injury layoff

Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has returned to training after a one-month injury absence.

Mikel picked up a muscle injury in Tabzonspor’s training on October 14 and has been out of action ever since.

He missed his club’s league games against Gaziantep, Istanbul Basaksehir, Goztepe and Alanyaspor.

He was also out of their Europa League home and away games against Krasnodar.

Mikel posted a picture of himself and compatriot Ogenyi Onazi training on Instagram.

The midfielder accompanied the picture with the caption, “Almost ready to be back on the pitch, smile is back.”

Mikel has played 11 times for the Turkish side this season.

November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 IFMSPORTS

Pre-Olympics qualifiers: D’Tigress walk over DR Congo

D’Tigress started their FIBA Africa pre-Olympics qualifiers on a winning note strolling over DR Congo, 20-0 points.

The coach Otis Hughley side performed a walkover ceremony over DR Congo, who failed to show up for the competition in Maputo, Mozambique.

Currently ranked first in Africa and 16th in the world, Nigeria now lead Group A with one game to go.

Afterward, team captain Ezinne Kalu said D’Tigress were in high spirits ahead of their next game.

“We understand how much it is riding on these next few games and we are confident that we have done enough to sail through the pre-qualifiers and get a step closer to realising our World Cup dreams.”

The reigning African champions will face hosts, Mozambique, on Saturday after booking an automatic semi-final ticket.

Winners of the semi-final encounters will qualify for the Olympics Qualifying Tournament, which holds next year.

November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 IFMSPORTS

NPFL: Enyimba, Rangers win, Akwa United draw

Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Enyimba, secured their first win of the 2019/20 season following a 3-1 win over Nasarawa United in a rescheduled fixture.

Austin Oladapo scored a brace for the home side while Hamza Owolabi pulled one back for the visitors in the 56th minute from the penalty spot.

The People’s Elephant are third on the league table after two games.

In other rescheduled games, Akwa United’s wait for a first win of the season continues as they failed to beat Abia Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday following a goalless draw.

However, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Nnamdi Egbujuo’s 55th minute goal proved decisive as Enugu Rangers piped Sunshine Stars 1-0 to record their first win of the season.

Plateau United and Wikki Tourists are the early log leaders both securing wins in their first two games.

November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 IFMSPORTS

U-23 AFCON: Nigeria in dicey clash against S’Africa

Nigeria’s U-23 team have their back against the wall when they face South in their final Group B game at the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations‚ needing just a win to advance to the semi-finals and stay on course for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

The tie sparks up an old rivalry that has seen both sides clash at all age-group levels‚ with the Nigerians coming out tops in most of the confrontations.

Imama Amapakabo’s charges are brimming with confidence after their resounding 3-1 win over Zambia in their second Group B game.

They had earlier lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in their opening game last Saturday.

Should the U-23 Eagles draw the game, they will have to rely on Zambia beating Ivory Coast by a lone goal and then on goal-difference‚ to book a semi-final spot.

A loss to South Africa and Ivory Coast getting at least a point off Zambia will end Nigeria’s hopes of defending their title and reaching the 2020 Tokyo Olympic.

The top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals‚ while the finalists and bronze-medal winners will book their places at the Olympic Games next year.

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