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CAF Champions League: South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns Trounce Remo Stars 1-5
Mamelodi Sundowns have dispatched Nigerian champions Remo Stars 1-5 in the second preliminary round tie of the CAF Champions League in a one-sided affair at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Remo came into the clash needing a much-desired result following their loss to Katsina United, the third in four games for the Ogun-based team.
However, it was the South Africans, runners-up in last season’s edition of Africa’s premier club competition, that broke the deadlock, taking the lead just 12 minutes into the clash.
Tashreeq Matthews struck just at the edge of the box with a brilliant finish to hand the away team the advantage.
Both teams appeared to be heading to the tunnel with the scoreline intact. But Namibian striker, Peter Shalulile, beat his man to slot the ball past Obassa Adebiyi in goal with three minutes before the 45th-minute mark.
The second half began with Sundowns probing Remo. That pressure paid off in the 61st minute when Khuliso Mudau broke from the flanks, laying the ball for Portuguese star, Miguel Reisinho, who tapped in from close range.
Remo poured forward to reduce the deficit with Samson Olasupo hitting the crossbar in the 72nd minute.
Moments later, Arthur Sales added his name to the scoresheet with a superb finish to make it 0-4 in Sundown’s favour.
Olasupo pulled one back for Coach Daniel Ogunmodede’s men. But the Pretoria-based South African champions restored the tally in the 85th minute through Tsiki Nsabeleng. That was his first goal in Masandawana colours!
The return leg of the fixture will take place on 26 October at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
Remo have yet to reach the group stage of the CAF Champions League. They are in their fourth continental campaign.
While no Nigerian club has won the Champions League since Enyimba in 2004, representatives from the most populous country in Africa are usually competitive at home in continental competitions.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a major pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu in particular and Nigerians, especially the vulnerable ones in general.
The FCT Minister, in a goodwill message to the First Lady on her 66th birthday, commended her for the transformation of the Abuja City Gate, saying “the roles the First Lady played in transforming the Abuja City Gate into how it is today, is a manifestation of her commitment to the success of her husband’s administration.”
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister also hailed the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative, noting that it has brought succor to several vulnerable Nigerians in the last three years.
Wike said; “At 66, the simple way of life of the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has remained an inspiration to women in the country, and it is my prayer that God will continue to uphold her.
“Most importantly, this new age is a confirmation of God’s love for her, and I pray that the good Lord will continue to grant her good health.
“I celebrate and rejoice with our ever caring and development oriented First Lady on the attainment of this significant age in her life and wish her many more years of service to our country, Nigeria.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has sacked one of its staff members for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates.
The Board made this known on Monday in its bulletin, stating that the action was part of its renewed efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices within the admission and examination system.
According to JAMB, the sanction against the unnamed staff member showed that its fight against exploitation was not limited to external fraudsters but also applied to employees found abusing their positions.
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out bad eggs from the system,” the board stated.
It further cautioned its employees against engaging in activities capable of undermining its credibility or exploiting candidates and members of the public.
The Board stressed that any staff members found guilty of misconduct would face severe consequences in line with established regulations.
“The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position,” it added.
The tertiary examination body reiterated that it would not shield any employee who abuses the trust placed in them by candidates or members of the public.
The Senate of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended nine students for one academic session over their involvement in examination misconduct.
According to a statement by the university’s public relations unit and made available in Calabar on Monday, the suspension was conveyed to the affected students in letters signed by the registrar, Chukwuka Icha.
The action, the university said, followed approval by the Senate following recommendations by its Examination Misconduct Committee (SEMC).
“The affected students have been suspended for the 2026/2027 academic session and are expected to resume their studies in the 2027/2028 academic session.
“Five of the affected students are from the Department of Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts,” it said.
The others are in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; the Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences; the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; and the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences,” the statement said.
The university directed the acting chief security officer, deans, heads of departments, and other relevant units to take note of the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.
(NAN)
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