Rédaction Africa Links 24 with James Agberebi
Published on 2024-02-23 20:47:25
Nigeria successfully secured the services of Arthur Okonkwo, a promising goalkeeper from Arsenal, to play for the Super Eagles after receiving approval from FIFA. Despite being born in the United Kingdom, Okonkwo had previously played for England at the under-16 and under-17 levels before making his debut in Europe.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on the team’s fans to bring their full energy as they aim for a sixth consecutive Premier League victory against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
In an exciting development, Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, is set to face off against the reigning world champions Argentina in an international friendly match in Los Angeles, USA. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which has a capacity of 77,500. Originally planned to be held in Hangzhou, China in March, the game was relocated to the United States.
Coach Randy Waldrum of the Super Falcons expressed confidence that his team will emerge victorious against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in their quest to qualify for the football event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The first leg of the qualifiers will see Cameroon host Nigeria in Douala, providing an exciting matchup between two top African teams. The last encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon at the African Women’s Nations Cup was a highly competitive affair.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has made significant preparations for the upcoming 13th African Games to be held in three cities in Ghana: Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi. The AFN has invited 33 athletes to train in camp ahead of the competition, with a balanced representation of 17 men and 16 women. This demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to excelling in athletics at the continental level and showcasing their talent on the international stage.
