Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Their return to the elite stage after 42 years ended in heartbreak, yet Villa Park witnessed a performance that reminded the continent: this side belongs.
Aruna opened Group 16 with a 3-1 win over Benin’s Abdel-Kader Salifou, overcoming both a stubborn opponent and a nagging hamstring issue.
The return leg will take place at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida, on April 25, with the winner on aggregate progressing to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals.
Ogoh hinted at possible squad reinforcements and tactical fine-tuning ahead of the high-stakes playoffs in June.
The victory keeps Fortuna Hjorring firmly at the top of the Danish league with seven matches to go, as they eye a return to championship glory.
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) confirmed that all efforts, including diplomatic channels, were exhausted to secure her participation.
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna kicked off his 2025 ITTF World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 3-1 (11-6, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8) victory over Benin’s Abdel-Kader Salifou.
Nigeria’s eight-player delegation—five men and three women—arrived in Amman with momentum and purpose.
With qualification already secured, the Nigerian champions used the game to flex their depth and cohesion, and they did so in style.
It was the latest in a growing list of mishaps — eight errors leading to goals since the start of last season, more than any other Premier League keeper.
