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Imade’s strike helps Bendel Insurance to Federation Cup triumph

Imade’s strike helps Bendel Insurance to Federation Cup triumph

Bendel Insurance are the new Federation Cup champions after defeating 10-man Enugu Rangers 1-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, thanks to a well-taken penalty from leading marksman Osarenkhoe Imade. The 22-year-old calmly converted his spotkick, sending goalkeeper Detan Ogundare the wrong way just before halftime after Rangers defender Chinerem Ugbwueze was adjudged to have handled the ball in his own box. The...

AFCON 2025: CAF inspects Nigeria stadiums for hosting rights

AFCON 2025: CAF inspects Nigeria stadiums for hosting rights

Following Nigeria and Benin Republic’s proposed joint bid for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football-appointed team has begun the inspection of several stadiums and facilities tendered in the bid. Nigeria’s bid as hosts of the 35th edition of the continental tournament has seen six national stadiums come under intense evaluation from CAF. The aforementioned stadiums include the Moshood Abiola National...