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NSF: Team Edo Fully Prepared To Succeed, Sports Commission Boss Declares

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8 months ago

May 14, 2025

The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, said going by the preparation by the state’s athletes, the Team Edo is fully prepared to succeed in the National Sorts Festival scheduled to commence in Ogun State on May 16, 2025.

Enabulele spoke shortly after observing a series of training sessions and trials held by various sports associations across several centres in Benin City

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, the sports commission boss, while reiterating his commitment to ensuring Team Edo delivers a winning performance at the sports festival, expressed satisfaction with the current level of preparation and the performance of athletes.

“In a bid to enhance the training of our athletes, boost their morale, and motivate our coaches for the upcoming National Sports Festival, I had the opportunity to observe various sports associations conducting their trials and intensifying their preparations,” Enabulele said.

He commended the athletes and coaching staff for their dedication and hard work.

“I am very impressed with Team Edo’s performance. With this momentum, we are on course to clinch victory,” he stated confidently.

The Chairman reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering support and commitment to creating a conducive environment for athletes to excel.

He added that the state’s sports development strategy remains focused on excellence and grassroots empowerment.

“Together, we will continue to work hard and strive for excellence as we represent Edo State at the National Sports Festival,” Enabulele concluded.

The 2024 National Sports Festival, often referred to as Nigeria’s version of the Olympics, is scheduled to hold this month in Ogun State with the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT competing in 33 games.

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AFCON: Osimhen Sends Message To Super Eagles Fans Globally After Nigeria’s Victory Over Algeria

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has shared a heartfelt message to the team’s fans around the globe following Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals on Saturday.

Osimhen contributed to the win with a goal, while Akor Adams also found the back of the net, securing Nigeria’s progression to last-4 stage.

In a video posted on X after the match, Osimhen expressed his gratitude to Super Eagles supporters.

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AFCON: Super Eagles Beat Algeria 2-0, To Play Morocco In Semi-final

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.

Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.

The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring, came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.

But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.

The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts Morocco for a place in the final.

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AFCON: Nigerians React To 2-0 Against Algeria

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-0 win against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday.

DAILY POST reports that goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated the Desert Foxes.

Reacting, some Nigerians wondered how come the Super Eagles failed to qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their brilliant display against Algeria.

Others hailed Eric Chelle’s men for putting in a magnificent performance against the North Africans.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X:

@WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles! All those early morning sessions, tactical drills, and team unity have turned this squad into a beast. Beating Algeria so convincingly didn’t happen by chance, it’s pure graft and heart. On to Morocco.”

@AbrahamAsi18962, “All players deserve massive accolades. They all display magnificent performances. It has been a while I saw Nigeria played this way. Total dominance throughout.

@FemiAyo593554, “The whole of Nigeria Team.. on fire. Osayi so solid like it’s onyemeachi.. Bassey and Semi Ajayi so solid and compose. Bruno the crosser, Ndidi, Iwobi the passer, onyeka the tank . Lookman, Akor the dreadful one, Oshimen the great.. Kudos to Marhez for saying “I AM AFRAID”.

@DanielIheke, “That’s was awesome display, brilliant performance by the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Congrats.

@Panda_521, “How did this super eagles team not qualify for the world cup with players like Osimhen and co?”

@youngskidmusic_, “What a win against the second unbeaten team in the tournament. Eric Chell deserved a chilled bottle of wine. The other guy knew what he was saying when he said he was afraid of Nigeria. He said it and we did it.”

@harrysone9 “NFF cost Nigerians the joy and place in the World Cup, but thank God they got the appointment of Eric Chelle right. So far so good; the Super Eagles have been a joy to watch.
Nigeria has a better chance of winning the AFCON than Arsenal has of winning the EPL under Mikel Arteta.”

@DanielRegha, “Super Eagles need to start playing like a team that’s ready and hungry to win the tournament; Nigeria’s performance slightly improved today, but it’s still very dissapointing considering the depth of the sqaud. Step it up already.”

@___astroblvck, “How did we not qualify for the world cup?! this is a world class performance..kudos boys.”

@AFC_EMMI, “The real challengers have arrived, Morocco is next.”