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Sports Minister Celebrates Nigeria’s U17 Women’s Team Victory Against New Zealand

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, for their impressive 4-1 victory over New Zealand in the opening match of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

In a statement following the match, Minister Enoh praised the team for their outstanding performance, showcasing remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship.

“The Flamingos have made Nigeria proud with this fantastic victory. Their exceptional play reflects the immense talent and potential of our young female athletes,” he stated.

The Minister also commended the efforts of the coaching staff and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in developing women’s football in the country.

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“This victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the team’s preparation. It is essential that we continue to support and invest in women’s sports to foster their growth and success,” he added.

As the tournament progressed, Minister Enoh encouraged all Nigerians to rally behind the Flamingos, emphasizing the significance of unity and support for the team. “Let us come together as a nation to support our girls as they pursue victory and represent Nigeria on the global stage,” he said.

The Minister concluded by wishing the Flamingos continued success in their upcoming matches, expressing confidence in their ability to advance further in the tournament.

The Flamingos of Nigeria took the lead after two minutes at the CFC Stadium in Santiago De Los Caballeros and had extended the margin to 3-0 within half an hour.

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Overall, New Zealand was outplayed in terms of possession, territory, and shots on goal.

Nigeria, who picked the bronze medal at the last FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. Harmony Chidi set up Shakirat Moshood for the game’s opening goal.

Khadijat Adegoke, in the 13th minute, gave a second goal when she smashed home a shot that slipped through the hands of New Zealand goalkeeper Brooke Neary.

Faridat Abdulwahab scored the third goal from outside the New Zealand penalty area.

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Nigeria scored their fourth goal early in the second half when Adegoke crossed for midfielder Taiwo Afolabi to head into the net.

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Borussia Dortmund sack struggling coach Nuri Sahin

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By Francesca Hangeior

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had “lost faith” in the young manager.

Finalists in the competition last season, Tuesday’s Champions League loss was the fourth in a row for Dortmund in all competitions.

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Mikel Obi arrives in Galatasaray to hold talks with Osimhen amid Nicolas Jackson’s goal drought

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Former Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel Obi arrived in Istanbul on Monday, January 20, for showdown talks with Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, but the striker has disclosed that he would love to end his season-long loan deal with Galatasaray.

An exit clause exists in his deal with the Turkish club, but the striker recently rejected a move to English Premier League club Manchester United.

Turkish journalist Kagan Dursun has disclosed that the Red Devils recently offered £59 million to bring the Nigerian striker to Old Trafford.

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According to him, Napoli officials travelled to Istanbul recently to secure Osimhen’s commitment to the club, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

Mikel wants Osimhen at Chelsea

Meanwhile, Mikel Obi has not hidden his love for Victor Osimhen to move to join Stamford Bridge outfit Chelsea.

The club legend has been a vocal critic of striker Nicolas Jackson, who has not been convincing in front of goal.

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Last summer, Osimhen was on the verge of joining Chelsea, but negotiations collapsed in the final hours of the transfer window.

According to Football Italia, Mikel stated that he would try to convince the 26-year-old, adding that disclosing that Didier Drogba is also doing his best to ensure the deal is sorted.

He said: “I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those text messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority.

“Didier is also speaking to him, sharing his ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club. If it happens, it happens. It’s a huge transfer fee, but if we can match it and get him to the club that would be fantastic.”

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Mikel arrives in Galatasaray training

Mikel was spotted at Galatasaray’s Florya Metin Oktay training facility, where he met with his compatriot, Victor Osimhen.

The Chelsea legend, who played for the Turkish club Trabzonspor, met the former vice president of Giresunspot Muzaffer Aygun and the owner of Titanic Hotels.

Reports suggest that he would use the opportunity to speak with Osimhen over a possible transfer to Chelsea.

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Source: www.legit.ng

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Victor Boniface ends relationship with Norwegian girlfriend, Rikke

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Nigerian international Victor Boniface has reportedly ended relationship with Norwegian girlfriend, Rikke Hermine Jensen.

The Bayer Leverkusen striker ended his four-year relationship with the Norwegian influencer as reports indicate that the pair has unfollowed each other on social media.

Their last public appearance was in May last year during Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title celebrations, where they were seen together.

A source told Tribuna that the relationship has not been working for some time now, and Jensen has stopped attending Bayer Leverkusen games this season.

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Yes, they were apart for Christmas, and he seemed to have a lot of fun without her. She also stopped attending his games this season. Now, they are officially done,” the source confirmed.

Boniface came down to Nigeria for Christmas and his birthday celebration last month without his partner.

Boniface and Jensen reportedly met in Norway four years ago and started dating after that.

The Bayer Leverkusen star kept their relationship private, as he barely shared details of his love life with the public.

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Source: www.mynigeria.com

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