2027: Labour Party releases list of candidates in Benue
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Why Super Eagles players didn’t want to go to 2026 World Cup – Onugkha
Rodina Moscow forward, German Onugkha has claimed that Super Eagles players lacked the motivation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because they were already wealthy. He said the players failed to secure Nigeria's qualification for the tournament because they had little incentive to participate, given their financial status. Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father, Onugkha has pledged his international future to Nigeria. He declined a call-up to the Russian national team for friendly matches against Thailand and Vietnam in September 2024. Nigeria failed to qualify for the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoff final. Onugkha argued that Nigeria had enough quality to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but attributed the failure partly to a lack of motivation among the players. Asked about his support for the Nigerian national team, Onugkha told Match TV: "Yes, it was disappointing that they didn't qualify for the World Cup. "However, individuals lack motivation to participate there. Examining their roster—with such calibre of players, World Cup qualification should be achievable. "They possess a roster valued at approximately half a billion dollars, yet they failed to qualify. In my assessment, they lacked the desire to go there. They would prefer six weeks of vacation over tournament participation." Onugkha played for Turkish Süper Lig club Kayserispor last season, when the team was relegated. He also faced Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen during the campaign. He added: "I have…
We thought it was AI- Akpabio mocks Oshiomhole over viral leg massage video
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Taraba govt clarifies report linking rector’s suspension to TETFund intervention funds
The Taraba State Ministry of Tertiary Education has dismissed a report linking the suspension…
Actress Nancy Isime reveals why she may never have children
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FAAN reverses Bolt ban after backlash over N30,000 airport taxi fare
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has reversed its ban on Bolt drivers…
US-Iran conflict affecting Lagos infrastructure projects – State govt
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Not all Osun State bank accounts were frozen – EFCC explains
The Director of Public Affairs to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wilson…
NPFL: Flying Eagles assistant coach Biffo commends officiating standard
Flying Eagles assistant coach, Abdullahi Biffo, has commended the standard of officiating in the…
UN finds looted gold, gum arabic bankrolling Sudan war
Proceeds from looted gold and gum arabic are being used by warring parties in…
Police present N11.4m to families of deceased officers in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N11.4 million to 18 beneficiaries…
NPFL: Abd’Allah takes over as Ranchers Bees head coach
Ranchers Bees have announced the appointment of Usman Abd'Allah as their new head coach,…
Transfer: Bryan Robson reveals major blunder by Man United
Manchester United legend, Bryan Robson, has revealed how the Red Devils made a major…
2027: Jonathan not power-hungry – Former aide
Jude Imagwe, former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that his principal…
ADC chieftain faults EFCC freezing of Osun Govt bank accounts
A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has faulted…
