Former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has stated that the result gotten from the super eagles and the black stars of Ghana in yesterday’s goalless draw is a fair result for the visitors Nigeria.

Speaking after the game, Okocha praised the team for their composure despite the overwhelming home crowd.

We were totally dominated in terms of the support. I think we have given ourselves a good chance going into the second leg.”

Okocha added that winning the second leg is a must for the Eagles.

the second leg will take place at the moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja on tuesday.

Former flying eagles of Nigeria head coach Abimbola Samuel, has urged the super eagles of Nigeria to remain focused in the quest of picking the all important ticket to quater as both teams meet in Abuja at the moshood Abiola stadium on tuesday.

Super Eagles in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup playoff on Friday night held the Black Stars of Ghana to a stalemate draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi with the return leg holding at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja next Tuesday.

Speaking exclusively to vcsports was , the former Sunshine Stars gaffer believes, “the Super Eagles must not take the match against Ghana for granted. All mercenaries should be put to work. All the players that will be selected for the match must be able to work that he deserves it on the pitch. We should not look down and allow the performance of Ghana at AFCON and the 0-0 draw to deceive us. Everybody want to be at the World Cup because the venue of this year’s World Cup is a special place to be.

Speaking about , Wilfred Ndidi’s absense, samuel believes that as a National team, we should have replacement for Ndidi. He’s one of the important player for the team but still insist on the plan B mechanism to cover up his absence.

AFCON 2021 third places finishers the indominatable lions of Cameroon are at the verge of missing out in in the Quarter 2022 FIFA world after suffering a shock 1 – 0 home defeat in the hands of 2019 AFCON champions Algeria .

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Islam Slimani got the only goal of the game in the 40th minutes after heading in a set piece.

The Indomitable Lions will have to put Friday’s disappointment behind them when they face Algeria in the second leg on Tuesday.

And in another playoff tie in which was played simultaneously with the Cameroon vs Algeria fixture, Tunisia pipped Mali 1-0 away.

Am own goal by Moussa Sissoko was enough to give Tunisia the first leg win.

Five minutes from the end of the first half, things went from bad to worse for Sissoko as he was shown a straight red card.

former Arsenal legend  Ian Wright, has stated that the AFCON 2021 tournament sheduled for January 9th to February 6th 2022 in Cameroon is been given poor attention by the media.

Wright made his intentions known to the public through his official Instagram handle, where he noted that the coverage of the bi-annual tournament is completely faced with racism.

Meanwhile Ex Gunner’s captain and , Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira called for the tournament to be given more respect while Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp in November used disparaging remarks against the tournament but later said he was misquoted and that English language was not his first tongue.

The 24-team biennial competition begins on 9 January and will feature a host of Premier League and European stars.

However, the former England international wished Cameroon a successful hosting of the AFCON tournament despite call for the cancellation of the game due to Covid-19 and Omicron Variant.

Algeria defeated Senegal 1 0 in the 2019 Edition in Egypt which handed the desert foxes only their second continental triumph in 29 tears however the quest to defend her crown remains the key talking point as Africa awaits its moment of glory as the 33rd edition of the continents most prestigious competition welcomes the whole of Africa to Cameroon.

As the deadline draws closer it is important to remind prospective participants and potential sponsors that the deadline for registration of the Ibom Marathon Race remains November 30th 2021.

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It has been very encouraging the reaction from participants, and sponsors, the deadline for registration was moved from the initial date to allow more persons who have indicated interest and plan to participate register.

The race is for all and it will meet up with global standards and properly reward participants.

The 25.34km marathon billed for the 18th of December 2021 will kick-off at Itam Junction by the Flyover and terminate at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State.

Winner of the male category will bag ₦1.5m, first runner up ₦1, second runner up ₦750k. While the winner of the female category will earn ₦1M, first runner up ₦750k and second runner up ₦500k.

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Nigeria center forward victor Osimhen has reinstated his over the sudden rising of form over his tremendous goal scoring prowess athis parent club Napoli .

the former Lille man, who is 22 years of age did scored ten league goals in 30 appearances last season after joining for a world record fee for an African player despite that run last season the Ex Charleroi man has already scored 7 goals in 5 games in all competitions and 6 goals in 4 Seria games so far this season.

Osimhen has been in remarkable form for the Partenopei this season following the arrival of new manager Luciano Spalleti.