1. Rohr sets AFCON semi-final target at Peak parley

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says his target for the 2019 African Cup of Nations is to reach the semi-finals of the tournament scheduled for Cameroon.

The German, who qualified Nigeria for the Nations Cup with a match to spare, was the special guest at a Sports Editors’ Roundtable tagged ‘Peak Breakfast with Rohr’ held in Lagos on Friday.

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2. Nigeria meets Cameroun in semi finals

The Super Falcons, yesterday, qualified for the semi finals of the Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) after defeating the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea 6-0 in the last game of Group B played at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium, in Vincentia Amedome, Ghana.

In the clash, where the defending champions showed no mercy against their opponents, Francisca Ordega got the curtain raiser in the 9th assisted by Rita Chikwelu. Asisat Oshoala made it two in the 12th minute after receiving a pass from Ugochi Desire Oparanozie.

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3. Nigerian Stars Paint England With Goals As Aribo, Ladapo, Adebayo, Oshilaja & Okenabirhie Hit Target

Round up of the players eligible to represent the Nigeria National Teams that found the net for their respective teams in matches in the Football League on Saturday, November 24.
In a League One tie at The Valley in London, Charlton Athletic made it three league wins in a row after seeing off Bristol Rovers 3-1 with Joe Aribo among the scorers for The Addicks.

4. Leicester City striker Iheanacho suffering from ‘lack of self-confidence’, says Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr believes Kelechi Iheanacho is suffering from ‘lack of self-confidence’.

The forward who started his senior international career brightly, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances has failed to find the net for the three-time African champions since November 2017.

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5. Chelsea Loanee Aina Could Be Omitted From Torino Match Day Squad For The First Time

Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina is rated as doubtful For Torino’s trip upcoming game at  Cagliari which corresponds to the thirteenth round of matches in the Italian Serie A.
The versatile fullback suffered a right foot injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles which ruled him out of both games against South Africa and Uganda.
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