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  • AFCON 2023: Super Eagles 40-man provisional list unveiled

    AFCON 2023: Super Eagles 40-man provisional list unveiled

    As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, draws nearer, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad of the Super Eagles, consisting of 40 talented players poised to represent the nation in the prestigious tournament starting in January 2024.

    In the list sighted by TheNewsGuru.com and still subject to review, it comprises of seasoned professionals and emerging talents of  Six goalkeepers, 13 defenders, eight midfielders, and 13 forwards.

    Noteworthy inclusions in the squad feature the return of goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Stanley Nwabali. Defenders William Troost-Ekong and Kevin Akpoguma make a prominent comeback to bolster the squad’s defensive line.

    Fulham’s  Alex Iwobi and Leceister’s  Wilfred Ndidi, headline the midfield while the attacking unit is spearheaded by notable names like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Lookman, Emmanuel Dennis, and Kelechi Iheanacho.

    Although the NFF has not officially confirmed the final selection, football enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement as the Super Eagles prepare to navigate through Group A, clashing against Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau in pursuit of AFCON glory.

    The list will be pruned down to 27 few days to the start of the competition.

    See  provisional List Below

    1. Francis Uzoho

    2. Adebayo Adeleye

    3. Ojo Olorunleke

    4. Stanley Nwabali

    5. Amas Obasogie

    6. Christian Nwoke

    Defenders

    1. Ola Aina

    2. Bright Osayi-Samuel

    3. Tyronne Ebuehi

    4. Jamilu Collins

    5. Zaidu Sanusi

    6. Bruno Onyemaechi

    7. William Troost-Ekong

    8. Semi Ajayi

    9. Calvin Bassey

    10. Kenneth Omeruo

    11. Kevin Akpoguma

    12. Chidozie Awaziem

    13. Jordan Torunarigha

    Midfielders

    1. Wilfred Ndidi

    2. Frank Onyeka

    3. Joe Aribo

    4. Alex Iwobi

    5. Alhassan Yusuf

    6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

    7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike

    8. Kelechi Nwakali

    Attackers

    1. Victor Osimhen

    2. Victor Boniface

    3. Terem Moffi

    4. Umar Sadiq

    5. Ahmed Musa

    6. Paul Onuachu

    7. Cyriel Dessers

    8. Ademola Lookman

    9. Nathan Tella

    10. Moses Simon

    11. Emmanuel Dennis

    12. Samuel Chukwueze

    13. Kelechi Iheanacho

  • Ondo 2020: INEC releases provisional list of governorship candidates

    Ondo 2020: INEC releases provisional list of governorship candidates

    The provisional full list of all the governorship candidates and their running mates in the October 10 election in Ondo State is now on display across the state and the website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The list was posted yesterday by the commission in line with the Electoral Act.

    All the candidates are male.

    On the list are the incumbent, Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is seeking a second term, and his main challenger, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    The remaining 15 candidates are:

    Rotimi Adeleye Akindejoye – Accord Party

    Joshua Oluwafemi Adewole -Action Alliance (AA)

    Adeleye Adekunle Peter – African Action Congress (AAC)

    Adelegan Adedapo Oluwaseyi – African Democratic Congress (ADC)

    Martin Kunle Olateru-Olagbegi -Action Democratic Party (ADP)

    Olowoloba Dele – All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)

    Aminu Akeem Olanrewaju – Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

    Adesanya Olaoluwa – Action Peoples Party (APP)

    Okunade Taiwo – Labour Party (LP)

    Ojajuni Joseph Eniola – New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)

    Funmilayo Jenyo Ataunoko – National Rescue Movement (NRM)

    Babatunde Francis Alli – Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)

    Fasua Peter Oyeleye – Social Democratic Party (SDP)

    Ojon Dotun – Young Progressive Party (YPP)

    Benjamin Jairus Olarotimi – Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)