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Okoye To Replace Nwabali, Chukwuze Dropped In Likely XI Super Eagles Squad Against Guinea -Bissau – Report
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye could be among a few players who could come into the Super Eagles XI when they take on Guinea-Bissau in the second game of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Okoye was on the bench as Nigeria started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Madagascar but could come back into Eric Chelle’s plans for the game against Wild Dogs.
The 27-year-old could have been in goal for Friday’s win but did not get to feature after arriving late to camp due to club engagements and his decision to spend a night with his rumoured girlfriend, Cardi B.
Although he came under intense criticism for his late arrival, Chelle might consider giving him a runout for the game against Guinea-Bissau in order to keep the goalkeeping spot competitive.
Okoye is not the only change that Chelle might consider making, as he could also drop Samuel Chukwueze from the lineup.
Chukwueze started the game against the Barea but failed to impose himself, with his replacement, Moses Usor, coming on to score the winner on his debut.
Usor could now be in line for his first start in Nigeria’s colours, replacing Chukwueze in the line-up.
As for the rest of the team, Chelle is unlikely to make any further changes, with George Ilenikhena set to continue as Osimhen’s replacement up front.
Debutant Ilenikhena, Usor rescued Super Eagles from AFCON2027Q disaster on Friday
The Al-Ittihad striker marked his debut with the equaliser against Madagascar and will continue to lead the line ahead of Tolu Arokodare and Taiwo Awoniyi.
A win for Nigeria on Tuesday evening will put them in total control of their group ahead of the next round of qualifiers in November.
Nigeria’s possible XI against Guinea-Bissau – Maduka Okoye, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Moses Usor, George Ilenikhena.
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NPFL: Doma United Gets ₦5.25m Fine, Three-Match Stadium Ban
The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has fined Doma United ₦5.25m for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their Matchday Nine encounter against Kun Khalifat FC.
The match, played at the Pantami Stadium last Saturday, ended in a 1-1 draw, but was marred by misconduct from home supporters after the final whistle.
According to reports, Doma United supporters attacked Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho, and engaged in hostile conduct towards match officials and members of the visiting team, actions deemed capable of bringing the game into disrepute.
As part of the sanctions, the Savannah Scorpions have been ordered to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following repeated security breaches.
Meanwhile, the match commissioner has been recommended for demotion to the lower league over alleged dereliction of duty, inadequate supervision and insufficient match reporting.
The NPFL has also warned Doma United to strengthen their security measures and educate their supporters on acceptable conduct, cautioning that any future breach of the league’s rules and regulations could attract more severe sanctions.
Doma United have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal the sanctions.
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Barcelona Squad Stranded At Airport After Flight To Paris Is Delayed
According to report, Barcelona’s entire squad remains stranded at Barcelona Airport due to a delay to their flight to Paris.
The report states that Barcelona’s travel plans continue to be affected by weather and airport disruptions. The players remain grounded after their flight to Paris was originally scheduled to depart at 10:30 AM.
According to the report, the delay is due to heavy fog in Paris, which has disrupted air traffic and affected Barcelona’s flight.
Barcelona’s departure has been delayed until 11:50 AM, one hour and 20 minutes later than originally planned. The delay has further disrupted the team’s schedule on a crucial day, putting the training session scheduled for 6:30 PM at risk.
Following their 5-2 away win over Betis in their last LaLiga match, Barcelona’s squad was forced to spend the night in Seville due to bad weather and returned to Barcelona only on Sunday. The situation had already affected the team’s training schedule, with the planned Sunday morning on-field session replaced by a gym recovery session.
Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in Champions League group stage on Tuesday.
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NPFL: Sporting Lagos, Nasarawa United Win Away; Enyimba Draw
Sporting Lagos secured their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.
Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before the break to put the hosts ahead.
Sporting Lagos restored parity eight minutes into the second half through Victor Samuel, setting up a tense finish.
Plateau United were reduced to 10 men in the 80th minute after Alex Aghahowa was sent off for a foul.
Sporting Lagos capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Jacob Aondona scoring the decisive goal three minutes later to seal all three points for the visitors.
Elsewhere, Nasarawa United recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Kelechi Ogbodo and Ugochukwu were on target for the visitors.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars edged Katsina United 1-0, with Yahaya Ibrahim scoring the decisive goal to secure victory for the home side.
In Minna, Niger Tornadoes claimed a 2-1 win over Ikorodu City. Nafiu Obalowu opened the scoring three minutes before the half-hour mark before Bashir Musa doubled the hosts’ advantage.
Basit Ayinde pulled one back for Ikorodu City deep into stoppage time, but Niger Tornadoes held on to claim the victory.
Meanwhile, nine-time champions Enyimba were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in a closely contested encounter.
Full Results
Tornadoes 2-1 Ikorodu City
Inter Lagos 0-2 Nasarawa Utd
Enyimba 0-0 Wolves
Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina Utd
Plateau Utd 2-3 Sporting Lagos
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