Author: Tumininu Yussuf

However, just when it seemed the game would end in a stalemate, Ogbonna delivered a last-gasp winner in the 90th minute, securing all three points for third-placed Besiktas.

Payne, who started the match, contributed to Everton’s defensive solidity, helping her side keep a clean sheet before being substituted in the 81st minute.

According to Dikko, aspirants will need to meet specific criteria before being eligible to contest, a move that he believes will bring a surprising shift in the quality of leadership within the federations.

The 36-year-old, who remains one of Africa’s top-ranked players, acknowledged the stiff competition but remains confident in his ability to perform at the highest level.

Reacting to the matchup, former Super Falcons assistant, coach Mansur Abdullahi is confident Nigeria will advance to the tournament, leveraging on the team’s strength and experience.

This latest round of job losses follows the departure of around 250 employees last summer, meaning nearly 450 staff will have left since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over as co-owner in February 2024.

Serena ended the family’s boycott by returning in 2015, while Venus made her comeback the following year.

With her best-ever season in Europe, a Super Falcons call-up for the upcoming international window could be on the horizon.

With their ticket to the 2025 Afrobasket secured, D’Tigers now set their sights on reclaiming the throne of African basketball, setting sights on dominate the tournament.

Despite the defeat, Almeida is satisfied that Cape Verde had already secured qualification for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament.