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NNL Lists 17 Stadia For Inspection Ahead Of New Season [Full List]

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has penciled down seventeen (17) stadia for inspection ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The kick-off date is scheduled for October 28th.
The Chief Operating Officer of the league, Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman said that any of the facilities that fall short of required standard will not host league matches.
Dr Abdulrahman urged the facility Inspectors to focus on the playing pitches of the stadiums, changing rooms, perimeter fencing, media tribune and others.
He added that a special facility inspectors/compliant officers have been assigned to carry out thorough inspection of the facilities.
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The list is as follows:
1. U.J Esuene Stadium,Calabar Cross Rivers
2. MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta Ogun State
3. Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode
4. Ole Township Stadium, Delta State
5. Oshogbo Township Stadium, Oshogbo
6. Soun Stadium, Ogbomosho
7. Olukayode Fayemi Stadium, Ado-Ekiti
8. Area 10 Stadium Garki ,Abuja
9 Area 3 Stadium,Garki, Abuja
10. Giginya Memorial Stadium,Sokoto
11. FIFA Goal Project, Birnin Kebbi
12. Abubakar Labbo Controller Stadium, Malumfashi ,Katsina.
13. Kazaure stadium, Jigawa
14. Atiku Abubakar Stadium, Fufore Adamawa
15. El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium, Borno and
16. Gashua Stadium, Yobe.
17. Sadauna Memorial Stadium, Gusau, Zamfara
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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.
Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.
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Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.
The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.
The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.
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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.
Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
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However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.
“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.
“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”
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AFCON 2025: Lookman Scores Winner As Super Eagles Start Campaign With 2–1 Victory Over Tanzania

Ademola Lookman scored what proved to be the decisive goal as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their opening game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles came into the match as heavy favourites to win and dominated the opening exchanges.
After coming close a few times, the three-time champions took the lead through Semi Ajayi.
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The ball was recycled following a corner-kick, before Alex Iwobi crossed it into the area for Ajayi to head home.
Tanzania equalized after Charles M’Mombwa found himself unmarked inside the area.
But two minutes later, Nigeria struck the winner through Lookman, who took a few touches and finished with his left foot.
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