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Following Nigeria's African Cup of Nations exploits at the 34th edition in Ivory Coast, the Osun State Government has been urged to honour Super Eagles rock-solid defender Semi Ajayi (MON) and Goalkeeper Trainer Tunji Baruwa (MON). The Osun State born duo helped Nigeria to claim the silver medal after losing 2-1 to host Ivory Coast in the AFCON final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on February 11. Sola Fanawopo, Osun State Football Association egg-head made the passionate appeal to the State number one Sports Fan- Governor His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, who passion for football and reward for sporting excellence knows no bounds. "Congratulations to both Ajayi and Baruwa for making Nigerians and indeed indigenes of Osun State proud, and not forgetting the state community (Ejigbo) in Abidjan.  "Amazing for the duo who also received national awards (Member of the Order of Niger- MON) from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, plus other goodies. "

The joy of Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Olympian Yussuf Alli, knows no bounds this morning as Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, prepares to receive the above award courtesy of Sportsville on March 1st, 2024 in Lagos. The longer jumper whose National Record remains unbroken till date, has this to say; "this is one award that is factual and real. Nobody in the sports industry can dispute the world class facilities we have in the State. "The Samuel Ogbemudia Sports Complex houses one of the best facilities not only in Nigeria, but Africa.  "We also have other facilities scattered around the state. That's why Edo State is now the destination of sports in Nigeria. "As we speak, we are preparing to host the NPFL Youth League finals, and you can be sure the young boys will enjoy the use of our top-class facilities." Edo State has become a reference point when it comes to facilities in the nation, hosting all most all the top tournaments

  Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams has again congratulated the Super Eagles for booking  a place in the final at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D'Ivoire  The Super Eagles defeated South Africa Bafana Bafana 4-2 in a pulsating encounter on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation and extra time of the first semi-final in Bouake. According to Honourable Ekene the Super Eagles have shown great character and determination to be in the final with the quality of play from the group stage to the semi-final. "I want to congratulate the Super Eagles for another milestone at the ongoing 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations because achieving this feat is not an easy task and it is worthy of note that the entire nation is proud  of them." "As a Committee, we will continue to give necessary support to the team as they prepare for the final stage of the tournament, and as the Speaker had earlier promised the boys will be han

 .As Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Promised Handsome Rewards To Eagles Players The chairman house committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams has congratulated the Super Eagles for booking a place in the semi final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles defeated Angola one nil at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Abidjan on Friday to reach the last four of the tournament. A first half goal by Ademola Lookman was all the Eagles needed to secure the win. Honourable Adams said the boys deserved all the praise with the way they have approached the tournament. He said "I am particularly so happy for the boys and I think they deserve all the support and encouragement at this point to eventually come back home with the trophy." "These boys have really done us well and their victory against Angola has further sent a message of strong unity despite the challenges the country is facing," he said. "I want to also specially send the greeting

Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have completed the signing of Ade "Wedingo" Oguns from Venezuelan side Caracas on a six-month loan deal. After a lot of speculation surrounding Wedingo's future at the Los Rojos del Ávila a deal between the 22-year-old and the Red Horses was confirmed by 36 Lion President Hajj Gafar Liameed via Social Media on Thursday night.  The 22-time Botola Pro 1 winners have the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the current campaign. The contract was signed in Casablanca in the presence of Wydad President Abdelmajid Bernaki, the player, Hajj Gafar and Diamond Sports Management Limited CEO Cem Sagar. Wedingo who represented Benin Republic at youth level is still eligible to play for Nigeria at senior cadre. The winger scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in 34 matches across all competitions for Caracas in 2023. The youngster, born on 14/4/2001 started his football education at Salenko FC in Iwaya. Having played until t