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Calvin Bassey’s availability for the friendly match between Nigeria and Mali is still a concern as the defender missed Thursday’s training and the friendly against Ghana.

In a thrilling showdown at the Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana beat Nigeria 2-1 after an intense 120 minutes in the Women’s football event final at the ongoing African Games.

Nigeria scored two goals and conceded one in their friendly match against Ghana to end a winless run against the Black Stars which dates back lto 2006.

Super Eagles captain Kenneth Omeruo insists that the showdown between Nigeria and Ghana is a competitive fixture and will not be treated as a friendly encounter.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem opened up about his experience training under interim coach Finidi George.

Ese Brume clinched the gold medal in the women’s Long Jump event at the African Games with a stunning first-round jump of 6.92 meters, successfully defending her title from 2019.

Winger Alex Iwobi has said that it is important for the Super Eagles to build on what they achieved at Africa Cup of Nations and make the national team great again.

Super Eagles interim coach, Finidi George has shed light on the significance of the friendlies against Ghana and Mali for the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George has expressed confidence in the team’s ability when they face Ghana and Mali in the international friendlies despite the absence of five key players due to injuries.

African Games silver medalist Usheoritse Itsekiri said he is now focused on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.