Tag: Benin
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[Photos] Buratai meets Beninese President amidst Nigeria’s demand for Igboho’s extradition
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has met with the President of the French-speaking West African nation, Patrice Talon. Buratai met with the Beninese President on Tuesday during the official presentation of his letter of credence. Buratai’s meeting with the Beninese President occurred amid the planned extradition of wanted Yoruba nation…
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CAF announces new date, venue for Sierra Leone vs Benin fixture
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture between Sierra Leone and Benin will be played on Monday in Conakry, Guinea. The fixture is part of Match Day 6 fixtures of the AFCON qualifiers initially scheduled for March 2021. A disagreement over the players found to have tested positive for COVID-19 prevented the match…
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AFCON qualifiers: Drama as Benin refuse to play Sierra Leone after losing to Nigeria
The Squirrels of Benin Republic on Tuesday refused to play their final African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Sierra Leone after losing against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. TheNewsGurru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles beat Benin by a lone goal from Paul Onuachu in the 92nd minute of the game with the Squirrels…
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BREAKING: CAF clears Iwobi to play against Lesotho
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi to play against the Crocodiles of Lesotho. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Iwobi can now play in Tuesday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier game after further tests showed he is negative to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Officials in Benin Republic had earlier claimed the…
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JUST IN: Super Eagles arrive in Lagos after breaking 8-year jinx against Benin [PHOTOS]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Lagos State by boat after defeating the Squirrels of Benin Republic to break an 8-year jinx in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Paul Onuachu scored the lone goal of the game for the Super Eagles to beat the Benin Republic national…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles break 8-year jinx with win over Benin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday beat the Squirrels of Benin Republic in a Group L African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 qualifier match to break an 8-year jinx. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles beat Benin by a loan goal from Paul Onuachu in the 93rd minute of the game. Nigeria, therefore, have…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles of Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles qualified for the AFCON with two games to spare, becoming the 17th team to seal a place in AFCON 2022. The Super Eagles qualified for AFCON 2022 after the game between…
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AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles arrive Benin Republic by boat [Photos]
The Super Eagles have arrived in Port Novo, Benin Republic for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against their neighbours. Gernot Rohr’s men upon arrival in the city by boat had their mandatory COVID-19 tests. “We have arrived in Porto Novo. We also had our mandatory Covid test done at the point of…
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Obaseki demolishes Oshiomhole’s deputy, lawmaker’s houses in Benin
The Governor Godwin Obaseki led Edo State Government on Tuesday evening, demolished a property belonging to the immediate past deputy governor of the state, Dr. Pius Odubu. Also demolished were properties belonging to a member of House of Representatives representing Owan Federal Constituency of the state, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere; and that of the owner of…
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Nearly 5,000 people displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence arrive in Benin
Nearly 5,000 people, displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence, have arrived at Beninese villages in Pobè, a border commune located about 100 km from Cotonou, PANA learned on Saturday from sources close to the authorities of the commune. They said 4,477 people made up of 2,163 men and 2,314 women have taken refuge in the commune…