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  • My boyfriend advised me to carry drugs to Nig- Canada-based nurse confesses to operatives

    My boyfriend advised me to carry drugs to Nig- Canada-based nurse confesses to operatives

    As NDLEA intercepts over N7billion worth of opioids at Apapa, Onne seaports

    A Canada based nurse, Kadijat Olami has confessed to NDLEA operatives that her boyfriend advised her to bring along hard drugs to Nigeria.

    Also two businessmen: Ihejirika Okechukwu Emmanuel and Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory as well as a Canada-based nurse Usman Grace Khadijat Olami have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis through the airport.
    Ihejirika who frequents Thailand from where he claims to be importing fish into Nigeria was arrested on Tuesday 15th October 2024 while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Thailand via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When he was taken for body scan, the result showed he ingested illicit drug which proved to be cocaine. As a result, he was placed under excretion observation during which he expelled five big egg size wraps of cocaine weighing 400grams. In his statement, the 51-year-old suspect confessed that he was to be paid upon successful delivery of the drug consignment in Thailand.

    He said he needed the money to boost his fish importation business.
    In the same vein, NDLEA operatives at the Lagos airport on Thursday 17th October intercepted a 26-year-old businessman Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory coming from Brazil via Addis Ababa during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines flight. His body scan revealed ingestion of illicit drug. When he was put under observation, he excreted a pellet of cocaine weighing 22 grams.

    He however confessed that he ingested 30 wraps of the illicit drug in Brazil but excreted 29 pellets in Addis Ababa, where he handed them over to another person. The suspect revealed that he was to be paid N2.5 million for trafficking the drug.
    Meanwhile, a Nigerian Canadian nurse Usman Grace Khadijat Olami was on 4th October arrested by NDLEA officers at the Lagos airport during the inward clearance of Air France passengers from Toronto, Canada via Paris. During a search of her luggage, a total of 70 parcels of Canadian Loud, weighing 35.70kg were recovered from her.

    During her interview, she claimed she was in Nigeria to meet her boyfriend who instructed her to come with the large consignment of the highly sought-after synthetic cannabis.

    At the seaports, while a total of 162,351 bottles of codeine based syrup were intercepted from two containers at the Apapa seaport in Lagos by NDLEA operatives during a joint examination of two containers with men of the Customs Service and other security agencies on Tuesday 15th October, not less than Seven Million Two Hundred Thousand (7,200,000) pills of Royal 225mg Tapentadol and Carisoprodol worth Three Billion Six Hundred Million Naira (N3,600,000,000) in street value were seized from a watch-listed container from India at Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers state on Tuesday 15th October.

    In the same container, 780 cartons of chlorphenamine containing Fifteen Million Six Hundred Thousand (15,600,000) pills of the opioid, were also recovered. From two other watch-listed containers equally searched at the port in Onne, a total of 337,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup worth Two Billion Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine Million Naira (N2,359,000,000) were recovered from them on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th October.

    This brings the total value of the seized Tapentadol, Carisoprodol and Codeine consignments at the two seaports to Seven Billion Ninety-Five Million Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven Thousand Naira (N7,095,457,000).
    In Bauchi state, a suspect Sunday Jonathan Ogenyi, 33, was arrested along Bauchi-Jos road with 76,600 pills of tramadol concealed in false compartments of his Toyota Sienna vehicle marked Enugu JRV 341 ZY, while NDLEA operatives in Ondo state on Tuesday 15th October arrested three suspects: Goddey Obizuo; Samuel Aniete; and Kuffrey Aniete at Afo village where 672kg cannabis sativa was seized from them.

    A raid at Illushi forest in Esan South East LGA, Edo state led to the destruction of 10,590.36kg cannabis spread on 4.236144 hectares of farmland. Suspects arrested during the operation include: Benson Upuoni, 65; and Sunday Nwaeboyi, 35.

    In Lagos, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday 15th October arrested Andrew Joseph Anoriode with 3kg methamphetamine and 1.90kg cannabis along Lagos – Ibadan expressway while 241kg of same substance was recovered at Gbaji, Badagry area of the state.

    A suspected meth cook, Agbeiboh Oscar, was nabbed same Tuesday at Abule Osun with 265grams of methamphetamine and different quantities of precursor chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine and others.

    With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Ansarudeen Senior High School, Saki, Oyo state; Government Secondary School, Hayin Gwarmai, Bebeji LGA, kano; Margaret Ekpo Secondary School, Calabar,Cross River; Agbaju Unuhu Community Secondary School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi; and WADA advocacy visit to the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Muhammad Kawu Kudu, Kwara state, among others.

    While commending the officers and men of MMIA, PHPC, Apapa, Lagos, Bauchi, Ondo, and Edo Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated.

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  • Widespread protests rock Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

    Widespread protests rock Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

    Following the Canadian government’s move to change some of its immigration policies, thousands of international students took to the streets in cities across Canada on Tuesday to protest, saying the recent policies put their futures at risk. 

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) understands that the demonstrations held in Provinces such as Prince Edward Island (PEI), Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

    In a bid to address the growing job and housing shortage, the Canadian government reduced the number of permanent residents, sparking outrage among international students, who are demanding an extension of their work permits after graduation and a clearer path to permanent residency.

    The Federal agency reports that 97 per cent of the population increase in Canada last year was due to immigration.

    To control the population growth, the Canadian government aims to limit study permits and reduce permanent residency nominations by 25 per cent. Approximately 70,000 international students are facing deportation due to the policy changes.

    Speaking the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said: “We’re looking at the various streams to make sure that as we move forward, Canada remains a place that is positive in its support for immigration but also responsible in the way we integrate and make sure there are pathways to success for everyone who comes to Canada.”

    The Canadian government has reduced the number of study permits issued, with a 35 per cent decrease in undergraduate study visas approved this year compared to 2023.

    “International students are vital to Canada and enrich our communities. As such, we must ensure that they have access to the resources they need for an enriching academic experience.

    “In Canada, today, this isn’t always the case. Today, we are announcing additional measures to protect a system that has become so lucrative that it has opened a path for its abuse. Enough is enough. Through the decisive measures announced today, we are striking the right balance for Canada and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system while setting students up for the success they hope for,” explains Marc Miller, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, in a press release.

  • I’m Canadian citizen, nothing will happen – Woman threatening mass killing of Nigerians, brags

    I’m Canadian citizen, nothing will happen – Woman threatening mass killing of Nigerians, brags

    Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman who was exposed for threatening to poison Yoruba and Edo people residing in Canada, has said that she cannot be deported.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported that the chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed Amaka Patience Sunnberger’s identity after a video of her raining threats on Yoruba and Edo people went viral.

    Sunnberger, during the live TikTok session, threatened to poison Nigerians living in Canada.

    She further dared anyone to report her to the Canadian authorities.

    The woman, who spoke mainly in Pidgin English, vowed to take poisonous substances to her workplace and poison any Yoruba or Benin person she came across due to the ‘hate’ against Igbos.

    Following the viral clip, which sparked an outrage, the House of Reps wrote to the Canadian government, calling for her prosecution.

    However, In a live TikTok video seen by TNG, Sunnberger could be heard saying someone told her she would be deported for calling for the mass killing of Yoruba and Edo natives living in Canada.

    She said, “Somebody just send me message, say them arrest me, say them wan deport me, with passport? I be Canada pikin.

    “See am now, I dey house, why I go dey lie?”

    A male voice in the background of the video is heard boasting that people don’t get arrested indiscriminately in Canada.

    Rephrase with Ginger (Cmd+⌥+E)
  • Paris 2024: D’Tigress defeat world number 5 Canada 79-70, qualifies for quarter-final

    Paris 2024: D’Tigress defeat world number 5 Canada 79-70, qualifies for quarter-final

    The Nigerian senior female Basketball team, D’Tigress on Sunday afternoon made history at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 by qualifying for the last 8, defeating Canada 79-70 in the last match of group B.

    By virtue of their win against Canada, D’Tigress became the first ever African team (Men or Women) to play in the Quarter-Finals: of an Olympic games.

    Nigeria, three-time Women’s Afrobasket Champions faced a tough test in the North Americans ranked 5 in the world.

    The first quarter saw both sides jostling for ascendancy but there was nothing to separate the sides as it ended 18-18

    However, the Canadian team came into the 2nd quarter with some renewed zest and power.

    The D’Tigress came back stronger in the 3rd quarter and posted a fantastic performance winning 60-46.

    The Nigerian ladies won the fourth and last quarter 70-79 to book a place in the last 8 of the competition for the first time in the history of the competition.

  • Olympics: Canada progress to quarter-finals despite 6 point deduction

    Olympics: Canada progress to quarter-finals despite 6 point deduction

    Defending champions Canada reached the quarter-finals of the women’s Olympics football tournament on Wednesday in Nice hours after they had an appeal against their six-point deduction dismissed.

    The Canadians qualified after a 1-0 win over Colombia who also booked their spot in the knockouts on Wednesday, along with France, Germany, Japan and Brazil.

    Wednesday’s results have thus set up some tantalising last-eight ties.

    Canada will take on Germany, the U.S. will meet Japan, Spain will face Colombia and France are to take on Brazil, with the quarter-finals being held on Saturday.

    Canada were docked six points following a drone spying scandal that led to the suspension of coach Bev Priestman and other staff members.

    Their appeal against the FIFA sanction was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport earlier in the day.

    With the top two teams in each of the three groups advancing, along with two best third-placed sides, Canada were now led by assistant coach Andy Spence.

    But they needed maximum points against Colombia to progress from Group A.

    After wins against New Zealand and hosts France, Vanessa Gilles scored in the 61st minute against Colombia following a set-piece.

    It was enough to send them into the knockouts after finishing second in the standings with three points.

    In spite of the defeat, Colombia reached their first-ever Olympics quarter-finals after finishing as one of the best third-placed sides.

    France advanced with a 2-1 win over New Zealand in Lyon, courtesy of Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s double to finish as Group A winners.

    Katoto opened the scoring with a header in the 22nd minute before New Zealand levelled with a fine Kate Taylor volley three minutes before the break.

    Katoto, however, netted her second five minutes after the restart to become the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals.

    Germany thrashed Zambia 4-1 in St Etienne with a brace from Lea Schueller and goals from Klara Buehl and Elisa Senss to clinch a spot in the next round.

    They finished in second place in Group B.

    Schueller opened the scoring for the 2016 gold medallists 10 minutes in, before Bruhl doubled the advantage from long-range two minutes after the break.

    Zambia’s Barbra Banda profited from a blunder by the German goalkeeper to net her fourth goal of the tournament.

    But Schueller made it 3-1 in the 61st minute, before Senss sealed the rout in stoppage-time.

    Australia were eliminated after a 2-1 defeat to the U.S. left them third in Group B with three points, but with an inferior goal difference to the other two third-placed sides, Brazil and Colombia.

    The already-qualified U.S. produced another dominant performance to finish the group stage with a perfect nine points.

    Trinity Rodman put the four-times gold medallists ahead in the 43rd minute and Korbin Albert made it 2-0 with a terrific shot in the 77th minute.

    Alanna Kennedy then pulled one back for Australia in stoppage-time.

    In Group C, Brazil lost 2-0 to Spain, who had already booked their knockout spot and claimed their third straight win thanks to second-half goals from Athenea del Castillo and Alexia Putellas.

    Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Marta, who is retiring from international football this year, was left in tears after a dangerous challenge on Spain’s Olga Carmona.

    That was after the act earned her a red card in the final seconds of the first half.

    Del Castillo dealt Brazil another blow scoring in the 68th minute before a superb strike from Putellas sealed the triumph for the World Cup winners, who finished top of Group C.

    Group C runners-up Japan beat Nigeria’s Super Falcons 3-1 in Nantes to finish with six points.

    Chelsea’s Maika Hamano opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Mina Tanaka added another 10 minutes later.

    Jennifer Echegini made it 2-1 three minutes from halftime but Hikaru Kitagawa secured Japan the win with a free kick.

  • Nationwide protest: US, UK, Canada issue security alerts

    Nationwide protest: US, UK, Canada issue security alerts

    Following the planned nationwide protests slated for August 1, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their citizens in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the demonstration.

    In separate travel advisories, the three countries cautioned their citizens to avoid areas where confrontations between security agencies and protesters might occur.

    In its advisory, the US Mission in Abuja urged Americans to avoid the rallies, advising them to steer clear of crowds and demonstrations and stay updated via local media.

    The alert highlighted the potential for roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations, stating, “According to media reports, nationwide protests may occur in Nigeria between July 29th and August 5th, 2024. Based on past occurrences, protests may involve roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations”.

    Similarly, the UK High Commission warned that protests could occur between July 29 and August 10 in major cities like Abuja and Lagos. British nationals were advised to exercise caution, avoid large crowds, and stay informed through media reports, noting that previous protests have turned violent with little warning.

    The advisory read, “Political rallies, protests, and violent demonstrations can take place with little notice. Get advice on areas to avoid. Take care if you’re visiting crowded public places or attending events which attract large crowds. If you see a threatening or intimidating situation, do not try to make your way through it. Turn around and move to safety”.

    The Canadian government also alerted its citizens about the demonstrations, cautioning them to expect disruptions in traffic and public transportation and warning that protests could become violent unexpectedly. They advised vigilance, adherence to local authorities’ instructions, and continuous monitoring of local media for updates.

    The advisory noted, “Nationwide demonstrations are planned between July 29 to August 5, 2024. They could disrupt traffic and public transportation and could turn violent at any time.”

    These advisories reflect heightened concerns over the planned nationwide protests and their potential impact on safety and security in Nigeria.

     

  • FIFA’s sledgehammer falls on Canadian women’s football team, coach

    FIFA’s sledgehammer falls on Canadian women’s football team, coach

    Canada were deducted six points in the Olympic women’s football tournament and their head coach Bev Priestman banned for a year, global governing body FIFA said on Saturday.

    This is following a drone spying scandal that has tainted their gold medal defence.

    The Canadian Soccer Association, which said it was exploring how it could appeal the six-point deduction, was also fined 200,000 Swiss francs (226,346) in a case that rocked the Paris Games.

    Priestman has coached the team since 2020 and led them to the Olympic title in Tokyo a year later.

    She and team officials Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander have been banned from any football-related activity for one year for “offensive behaviour and violation of the principles of fair play”.

    New Zealand had complained that Canadian staff flew drones over their training sessions before their opening fixture at the Olympics, which Canada won 2-1.

    Following FIFA’s decision, the reigning Olympic champions will drop to minus three points in Group A.

    There are two matches left to play and they now have a mountain to climb if they are to move past the group stage.

    The decision remains subject to a potential appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

    “We feel terrible for the athletes on the Canadian Women’s Olympic football team who as far as we understand played no role in this matter,” said David Shoemaker, CEO and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

    In support of the athletes, together with Canada Soccer, we are exploring rights of appeal related to the six-point deduction at this Olympic tournament.”

    Canada Soccer CEO and General Secretary, Kevin Blue, described the FIFA decision as “excessively punitive” towards the players.

    Canada are scheduled to take on France, who now top Group A on three points, on Sunday.

    They then take on Colombia, who like New Zealand have no points, on Wednesday.

    The top two teams in each group and the two best third-ranked teams qualify for the Olympic quarter-finals.

    The incident caused Priestman and the other officials involved to be suspended by Canada Soccer, the sport’s national governing body, and sent home from the Games.

    The Canadian Olympic Committee removed Priestman on Thursday after her suspension by Canada Soccer.

    Assistant Andy Spence will coach Canada for the remainder of the Games.

    Priestman apologised on Wednesday for what had happened and said ultimate responsibility lay with her.

    “This does not represent the values that our team stands for,” she said.

    Priestman, 38, who had previously worked as women’s Development Officer for England’s Football Association, extended her contract in January through the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

    This was after she earned praise from Canada Soccer for her “pivotal part” in the development of the women’s programme.

    In a job advertisement on Canada Soccer’s website in January, the women’s national team said it was seeking a performance analyst who was “able to operate drone”.

    The analyst must also have a “working knowledge of managing training camera is preferred.”

    Canadian sports network TSN reported that drone use predates the 2024 Olympics.

    The network had gathered from sources that the team had also filmed other opponents’ training, including at the previous Olympic tournament in 2021.

    There was no immediate comment from Canada Soccer or the Canadian Olympic Committee.

    On Friday, former Canadian national team players Christine Sinclair and Stephanie Labbe said players had never been shown drone footage during their time on the team.

    Kaylyn Kyle, former national team player who competed at the 2012 London Olympics, said players were now paying the price for other people’s actions.

    “Only the players suffer for stupidity and selfishness. The amount of work that goes into prep for an OG’s (Olympic Games) to only have their dreams and hopes shattered,” she said on X.

  • 2024 Olympics: Amid scandal, Canada edge New Zealand 2-1; Coach sent home

    2024 Olympics: Amid scandal, Canada edge New Zealand 2-1; Coach sent home

    Defending champions Canada defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympics opening game on Thursday in a match overshadowed by a spying scandal that has engulfed the women’s tournament.

    Cloe Lacasse and Evelyne Viens scored on a night which might have been a routine group win for Canada, before being pushed into the global spotlight due to a spying scandal.

    The situation saw manager Bev Priestman sitting out Thursday’s game and two staff members sent home amid allegations of drone use at two New Zealand practice sessions.

    Assistant Andy Spence acted as coach, while Priestman, who had removed herself from the game after New Zealand’s complaint, watched it from the team hotel.

    The full fallout from the scandal is yet to be known, as Canada Soccer has launched an independent external review into the matter.

    Global football’s governing body FIFA has also begun disciplinary proceedings.

    Joseph Lombardi, one of the staff members sent home, was handed an eight-month suspended jail term and his material was confiscated, a French court said.

    New Zealand coach Indiah-Page Riley, meanwhile, said the scandal “lit a fire in our bellies.”

    Mackenzie Barry shocked the Canadians by opening the scoring with a goal in the 13th minute when she fired home off the underside of the crossbar after Katie Kitching’s corner-kick.

    But Canada eventually proved too strong for the women’s football minnows, whose best Olympic finish was a quarter-final appearance in 2012.

    Lacasse levelled in first-half added time, stabbing home from close-range after some exquisite passing.

    Viens netted the winner in the 79th minute in front of a sparse crowd at Geoffrey-Guichard Stadium.

    This Wasa when she ran onto a pinpoint long pass from Jessie Fleming and fired first-time into the far corner from a tight angle.

    France beat Colombia 3-2 in Thursday’s late Group A match, while Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their Group C opener.

    Canada football coach sent home from Paris Olympics

    Canada has sent home their women’s Olympic football coach, Bev Priestman, following allegations of drones being used to spy on their opponents.

    Canada are the women’s Olympic champions from Tokyo 2020 and had already sent home two members of staff on Wednesday.

    That was after drones were used to spy on a New Zealand practice in France.

    The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said in a statement on Friday it had now removed Priestman from the team due to her suspension by Canada Soccer.

    “Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” Canada Soccer chief executive Kevin Blue said.

    “In (the) light of these new revelations, Canada Soccer has made the decision to suspend Women’s National Soccer Team Head Coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

    “This will also be in place until the completion of our recently-announced independent external review.”

    Assistant coach Andy Spence will take the reins for the remainder of the Olympic Games.

    Canada defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their tournament opener on Thursday.

    Priestman had earlier removed herself from coaching the match on Wednesday.

  • Paris 2024: Super Falcons lose to Canada in friendly game

    Paris 2024: Super Falcons lose to Canada in friendly game

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Canada in a friendly match at La Quinta Football Centre in Malaga, Spain, on Wednesday night, marking their final preparation before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

     

    Under head coach Randy Waldrum, Nigeria fielded their strongest lineup in a 4-4-2 diamond formation to maintain their impressive unbeaten streak. Chiamaka Nnadozie started in goal, with defenders Michelle Alozie, Chidinma Okeke, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Osinachi Ohale. The midfield included Deborah Abiodun and Christy Ucheibe, while Jennifer Echegini and Toni Payne led the attack alongside Chinwendu Ihezuo and Rasheedat Ajibade of Atletico Madrid.

     

    Canada took an early lead in the 18th minute. Despite Nigeria’s efforts to equalize throughout the match, the closest chance came in the second half when Echegini’s powerful strike hit the post.

     

    This defeat ended Nigeria’s 15-game unbeaten streak, with their last loss over 90 minutes occurring previously. It was also the Super Falcons’ first defeat in 2024, following two wins and two draws against Cameroon and South Africa earlier in the year.

     

    Nigeria will begin their Olympic campaign in eight days with a crucial match against Brazil in Bordeaux, followed by matches against Spain and Korea Republic.

  • Paris 2024: Super Falcons, Canada friendly to hold today in Spain

    Paris 2024: Super Falcons, Canada friendly to hold today in Spain

    Nigeria and Canada senior women teams go toe-to-toe for the second time in one year on Wednesday, in a closed-doors training match in Malaga which amounts to the final test for both teams ahead of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament starting in France in eight days.

    The match will commence at 6.30pm Spain time (5.30pm Nigeria time) at the La Quinta Football Centre, Malaga. It also draws the curtain on the Super Falcons’ camping programme in Spain.

    Both teams were involved in a hard-fought FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opener at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on 21 July 2023, with the game ending 0-0. Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty kick by veteran Christine Sinclair, and made 14 other big saves in the afternoon encounter.

    Coach Randy Waldrum is unlikely to make many changes from the squad that played that match, though defender Ashleigh Plumptre and forward Francisca Ordega, who started that match, are not in Spain.

    Waldrum will most likely stick with goalkeeper Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie (alongside, perhaps Chidinma Okeke), and midfielders Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe and Deborah Abiodun.

    The strike-force may be entirely different with captain Rasheedat Ajibade (who missed the clash with Canada in Melbourne due to a red card bagged in the Women AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco in July 2022) coming in, alongside perhaps Uchenna Kanu and Chinwendu Ihezuo.

    The nine-time African champions will fly into France on Thursday, where they will spend a week in further training ahead of their first match of the tournament against Brazil at the Stade Bordeaux on Thursday, 25th July.

    Nigeria’s other matches in the group phase are against Spain (28th July) and Japan (31st July), both at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.