Coach Peseiro on criteria for Super Eagles team selection

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Coach Jose Peseiro, has revealed the process behind securing the 25-man squad for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. The team will depart for Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday for a six-day training camp and two friendly matches ahead of the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024. Meanwhile, Peseiro said that the coaching staff took several weeks to evaluate the players before finalizing the squad. “We set out to pick the best available players, considering their performance for both their clubs and the national team.

AFCON 2024: Coach Peseiro on criteria for Super Eagles team selection

Coach Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles team – Getty image “We also looked at their current form, fighting ability, and their impact on the team’s atmosphere,” he explained. Peseiro said that they had to narrow down the initial pool of 72 players to 42 before settling on the final 25. He highlighted the case of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, who is making his debut for the national team, explaining that the decision was based on thorough analysis and personal observations. Regarding the upcoming camp in Abu Dhabi, Peseiro pointed out that “The camp will allow us to fine-tune our strategies for the AFCON. “The friendly matches against Burkina Faso and DR Congo will provide valuable insights as we prepare for the tournament.” Looking ahead to the continental tournament, the coach expressed his ambition to win the competition, while acknowledging the tough challenge posed by Nigeria’s group opponents. He also said that his men are ready to compete at the highest level, and are determined to bring home the title.

“N300 billion INEC chairman used for ‘selection’ should have been used for infrastructure” – Falz opines

"N300 billion INEC chairman used for 'selection' should have been used for infrastructure" – Falz opines

Phenomenal rap artist, Falz is of the opinion that the 300 billion naira that was used to conduct the 2023 elections would have better been used for the nation’s infrastructure.

Falz INEC chairman election selection infrastructure

The “Soft Work” hit maker said this in a tweet on his official Twitter page. This comes following the irregularities and controversies which have trailed the elections which held in February and March.

Falz who holds that what had been done by the INEC chairman, Yakubu Mahmood, was selection, rather than election said that the sum could have been channeled to bolster Nigeria’s infrastructure. Falz wrote: “Make we no forget say over 300 BILLION Naira wey fit build beta infrastructure, Mr Yakubu use am conduct Selection.”

Men scramble for selection as American woman announces she’s hunting for a Nigerian husband to join her in US (Video)

Men scramble for selection as American woman announces she's hunting for a Nigerian husband to join her in US (Video)

Some Nigerians have scrambled for a chance to be selected as American woman searches for a Nigerian man to join her in the United States.
According to the lady, she’s looking for a Nigerian man who is willing and ready to spend his life with her as her husband.

She added that the man would have to move to the United States to live with her and any man who has agreed to the aforementioned conditions should contact her.
She added that she has a well paying, and is physically attractive for any man interested.
This has sparked reactions from Nigerian men who have expressed their interest;
nneji.o.harriet wrote: “Abeg what’s her handle my brother don finally get wife”
omogbolahan_og wrote: “The major is not the house or nyash. But are you mentally stable????? Shey you no dey cr*ze once once. Shey you wont pull out a gon shawthy”

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