Tag: asaba
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Mikel impressed with Super Eagles’ performance
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, said on Saturday that he was impressed with the performance of the team during a friendly with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Mikel said at a post-match news conference after the teams had drawn goalless that ”the boys have been very fantastic and they have…
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Super Eagles battle-ready for Warriors in Asaba
Three–time champions Nigeria have a full house in Asaba, Delta State ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations send-forth friendly against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Since qualifying for this year’s AFCON finals following a 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Johannebsurg in November 2018, the Super Eagles have played two friendlies. This…
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We want to keep bringing Super Eagles to Asaba – Okowa
Tonobok Okowa, the Chairman of Delta Sports Commission, says the state will be delighted to continuously have the Super Eagles play their matches in Asaba. Okowa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Asaba that the team’s handlers seemed comfortable with the Delta capital city’s hosting capabilities and facilities. “The state government…
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AFCON qualifier: Super Eagles intensify training in Asaba
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday intensified their training at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba, Delta, ahead of the Friday encounter with Seychelles national team in the 2019 AFCON qualifier. The Eagles who trained under closed door are also billed for a friendly with the Pharaohs of Egypt on March 26 at the same…
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AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Rohr arrives Asaba, as camp opens today
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr arrived in the country yesterday to begin preparations for Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last qualifying match against Seychelles, as well as the international friendly against Egypt this weekend in Asaba. The Super Eagles will host Seychelles in Asaba on March 22 and meet Egypt at the same…
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Egypt to arrive Nigeria March 24 for friendly
The delegation of the senior national team of Egypt will arrive in Nigeria on March 24 for the March 26 international friendly with the Super Eagles. Officials of both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Egyptian Football Association have confirmed that the team would arrive aboard a chartered flight. It will head to the…
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Obasanjo inaugurates Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday formally inaugurated the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, urging Delta’s Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa to effectively utilise the facility. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo who was in the state on a two-day visit also inaugurated other road projects in Agbor in the state. The former President,…
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AITEO Cup final: 10,000 Rangers’ supporters to storm Asaba
National Chairman of Rangers International FC Supporters’ Club of Enugu Ibuchukwu Nwodo on Tuesday said that the club would storm Asaba with over 50 buses and 10,000 die-hard fans to watch the final of AITEO clash. This is to enable them support the club during the clash between it and Kano Pillars FC in the…
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Pandemonium in Asaba as man stabs own younger brothers to death
There was pandemonium in the Summit Road area of Asaba, Delta State, following the killing of two boys – Kingsley Nwani and Nwayo Nwani – by their older brother Aniemeka Nwani. It was gathered on Monday that the suspect had been battling the deceased over property left behind by their late father. The incident was…
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Asaba 2018: Falling stadium water tank crushes cars [Photos]
A big water tank at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, venue for the 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships, on Thursday collapsed and crushed two cars parked outside the fence of the stadium. However, no one was injured in the incident. The water tank, which was mounted on iron stands, was meant to serve the swimming…