The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made plans to prepare the list of players who will be invited to the senior national team of Nigeria for the start of the AFCON qualifiers owing to the absence of a substantive coach for the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Super Eagles will be back in action in September but the NFF is yet to appoint a new coach for the team following the exit of Finidi George as the coach of the team after the disappointment of the last international window, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa before losing 1-2 to Benin Republic.

With August around the corner and a coach yet to be appointed, a chieftain of the NFF said plans are already underway for the list of invited players for the games in September to be prepared by the technical department of the football house, and it will be submitted to whoever gets the nod as coach of the team.

He said it’s not the first time such steps have been taken by the football body, insisting that it’s standard practice for the technical department of the federation to prepare the list and hand it over to the coach, since they also monitor the performances of the players at their respective teams.

If a coach isn’t appointed by the first week of August, the NFF will send out provisional invitation to a pool of players under consideration by head of the technical department Austine Eguavoen, who has also handled the team as coach in the past.

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French Ligue 1 side Nice have added 18 year old Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo to their first team squad for the start of pre season as a reward for his outstanding performance for the youth team following his arrival in January, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Orakpo who came to the attention of most European teams after impressing with the Bayern Munich world star team wasted no time in finding his feet at his new surroundings. He scored an astonishing 7 goals in 8 league games for the B team in just 7 starts.

In test games, he showed no sign of slowing down with another seven goals to take his tally in just six months at the club to 14 goals in 15 games. He has now been offered the chance to stake a claim in the first team starting from pre season.

Already he has resumed training and will be watched closely by the head coach Franck Haise who is said to have closely followed the progress of the lethal forward who has so far surpassed all expectations.

If he impresses he will join senior Nigeria international striker Terem Moffi in the first team of the squad, Moffi has been a part of the team for the past two seasons since his move from Lorient.

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Nigeria U20 defender Benjamin Fredrick put up another strong performance for English Premier League side Brentford helping them to a 1-1 draw against Benfica, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Signed on a permanent deal from Kaduna based Simoiben Football Academy, the 19 year old who initially hooked the team on loan to their B team is currently a part of the first team preparing for the strart of the season.

Five days ago he played in their first pre season game by coming on as a substitute in the 5-2 win over AFC Wimbledon. He did enough to earn a spot in the team that travelled to Portugal.

Yesterday he played the final 25 minutes of the 1-1 draw against Benfica coming in at right back as opposed to the left back role he played in their previous game, and he didn’t look out of place with his positioning, tackling, interceptions and passes.

His versatility has warmed him into the heart of the fans of the club, who took to X formerly known as Twitter to sing the praises of Fredrick who impressed for Nigeria at the U20 World Cup as a center back.

“Ben Frederick has done very well out there tonight”, a fan posted and it was followed by a post from another in agreement “Fredrick looks so calm, Konak has class”, he posted.

” This kid is gold, left back , centre back or right back. I love him already”, a post from another fan reads.

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The former captain of the senior national team of Nigeria John Obi Mikel has taken a swipe at players with dual nationality who switched to play for Nigeria, when all hope of playing for the country of birth is lost.

A lot of players who were born abroad have been switching to the senior national team of Nigeria after representing other countries at various youth levels. A situation which Mikel speaking on his podcast Obione frowns at and called for an end to the practice.

Mikel lamented the fact that most of these players see the Nigerian team as second option only because they can’t play for their preferred country at senior level. In his words they should stay true to their plans and not use Nigeria as second option.

“If you choose to play for England, commit to it and be patient. If the call-up doesn’t come, it doesn’t come. But don’t wait until you’re 29 and then decide you want to play for Nigeria. We’re not a backup option.” Mikel said.

He went further to cite an example with Shola Amoebi who turned down all approach to play for Nigeria at his youthful age, but made a U-Turn at the age of 29 when all hope of playing for England is lost and was rewarded with a spot in the team for the 2014 world cup in Brazil.

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Newly signed Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has revealed how close he came to playing for the senior national team of Nigeria after a meeting with former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr.

Rohr was in charge of the Super Eagles from 2016 till 2021 and he made frantic efforts to get players of Nigerian descent to pledge their allegiance to the senior national team of Nigeria, and the list includes Zirkzee.

A new signing from Serie A side Bologna, the lanky forward who started his career at Bayern Munich met with the then coach of Nigeria in Germany , where he sold him the idea of what he intends to do with him in the setup.

The scorer of 13 Serie A goal for Bologna last season said he met with Rohr very early into his club career at Bayern Munich and revealed what he told the coach , who is now in charge of Benin Republic.

” I was very young when I met with the coach of Nigeria. Around 18 or so and he told me what his plans with me in the team looks like and I asked for time to make a decision”, Zirkzee said.

” My desire has always been to play for the Netherlands and I am glad it finally came to pass at the Euros but I am grateful for the approach from Nigeria”, he concluded.

The star of the senior national team of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) William Troost-Ekong marked his return to action with the winning goal in the Uefa Champions League qualifiers to hand PAOK a 3-2 win over Borac.

Voted as the most valuable player (MVP) at the AFCON where Nigeria finished second after losing 1-2 to the host Cote d’Ivoire in the final, Ekong scored a similar goal to the one he scored when he opened scoring in the final game of the Africa football showpiece.

Ekong who hasn’t played since February due to the injury he picked up at the AFCON rose highest to head home what ended as the winner for the Greek side over the hard fighting Bosnians in the 51st minute.

He stood firm to ensure that his side take the win ahead of the second leg of the encounter, which will take place on Wednesday at the home ground of Borac.  The winner of the tie on aggregate will progress to the next round of the preliminary stages of Europe’s elite club tournament.

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New coach of Chelsea Enzo Maresca was few minutes away from testing his first defeat at the club before Lesley Ugochukwu scored to help his team draw 2-2 against Wrexham, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Maresca lined up two different team for each half of the game and was pleased to see his team go into the break leading 1-0 thanks to a goal from Christopher Nkunku but a little over ten minutes after the break , Wrexham turned over the scoreline.

Luke Bolton drew the football league side level in the 58 minute before Jack Marriot handed them the lead in the 71st minute. Chelsea found it hard to fight their way into the game with Arthur Okonkwo standing firm in goal for Wrexham.

Okonkwo who moved to the team on a permanent deal following the expiration of his contract at Arsenal pulled saves after saves to deny the Blues. He is said to be on the radar of national team selectors of the senior national team of Nigeria and he did his chances a lot of good with his saves.

He was subbed off in the 62nd minute and with eight minutes left to play Chelsea drew level through Ugochukwu. A Nigerian who was recently dropped from the French U23 team for the Olympic games, he is however still eligible for senior international football with Nigeria.

It is the same for Carney Chukwuemeka who was also on for Chelsea and gave himself a huge chance of breaking into the setup of the new coach.

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We have been told from childhood that sport is health and beauty put together. However, their connections have been rarely explained. It is unlikely that anyone will deny that athletic and fit people are more attractive. However, it’s not just about the athletic body and muscle tone. In fact, sport affects the appearance of a person very well.

Today, we want to talk about how sports affect our appearance, why sports people seem more attractive to us, and most importantly, where sports fans should meet always. This is going to be interesting!

7 reasons why sport makes us more attractive

• Reason #1. Sport rejuvenates

Although beauty standards are constantly changing, youthful and healthy appearances are always in trend because on a subconscious level, we evaluate youth and beauty as evidence of a person’s good reproductive abilities. This is how nature works and there is nothing we can do about it.

Dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla from New York emphasizes that moderate physical activities contribute to rejuvenation. Moreover, in some cases, the difference between “before/after” is very significant. Yes, you probably noticed how familiar people who started playing sports and getting rid of a couple of extra pounds, began to look noticeably younger than before.

• Reason #2. Sports improve skin quality

The whole secret is in sweat. During active sports, a person sweats. Sweating does more than just regulate body temperature. It moisturizes the skin, cleanses pores, “washes out” dead cells and bacteria, and normalizes the balance of sodium and calcium.

Researchers from Eberhard-Karls-University in Tübingen (Germany) came to very curious conclusions. They discovered that human sweat contains a natural antibiotic that can kill certain types of bacteria on the skin. However, you need to remember the negative effects of sweat. If it stays on the surface of the skin for a long time, sweat can irritate the skin. Therefore, after active sports, do not forget to take a shower.

• Reason #3. Sports make your eyes look healthy

A very unexpected effect. The fact is that the tired, faded, and inflamed appearance of our eyes is, as a rule, the result of slow lymph flow processes. It is the lymphatic system that removes toxins from the human body. Hence, performing sports activities stimulates lymph circulation.

As a result, water retention in the body is reduced, and the characteristic puffiness under the eyes and unattractive dark circles disappear. That is, looking tired is not always the result of a lack of sleep or physical fatigue. Sometimes, the reason is the lack of activity.

• Reason #4. Sport promotes hair growth and strengthens them

Another disregarded advantage of playing sports is that physical activity speeds up blood circulation, as a result of which blood flow to the skin increases. This, in turn, contributes to the nutrition of the follicles with the nutrients and oxygen they need. By the way, this is one of the reasons experts recommend head massages for people with weak hair.

Among other things, exercise helps reduce the production of DHT, a hormone that stops hair growth. Additionally, they reduce the production of cortisol, which causes hair to fall out. So, if you want to have beautiful and thick hair, devote more time to sports.

• Reason #5. Sport slows down the formation of wrinkles

Human skin is made up of two main proteins which are collagen and elastin. When these proteins are sufficient, the skin looks young and fresh. However, external factors such as prolonged sun exposure and oxidative processes can cause the degradation of these proteins.

Sports activities stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, thereby improving its appearance and preventing the formation of wrinkles.

• Reason #6. Sports enhance mood and boost self-confidence

Sport is one of the best stimulants for the production of “happiness hormone” known as endorphins. They, in turn, give a person more self-confidence, reduce stress levels and improve mood. A person becomes more open and sociable. It is easier for them to find a common language with other people because they look attractive to people. Yes, within themselves, they also know they look attractive. Therefore, sports and good self-esteem are closely related and inseparable.

• Reason #7. Sports improve the quality of your sleep

Unfortunately, a passive lifestyle and sedentary work have become a common reoccurrence in modern society. As a result, by the end of the day, we may feel mentally exhausted, but not physically tired. Due to this fact, we cannot fall asleep until late at night, and then we wake up in the morning completely broken.

Sports is the key to sound and healthy sleep. It optimizes the level of cortisol. This is a hormone that is responsible for the active state of the body. As a result, it is easier for a person to fall asleep on time, and in the morning they wake up refreshed, looking cheerful and attractive.

Where do sports people meet?

Your immediate answer could be, “In the gym.” You might be right. In fact, the percentage of successful and promising acquaintances in the gym is not that much. Also, if you go to a small gym, where at best, ten to fifteen people are working out, then there will be no special chances for a successful acquaintance.

In fact, many sports people meet on the Internet. Yes, they meet on dating sites and apps. It can be, for example, Tinder, Badoo, OkCupid, and others. To increase the chances of success, you can list your favorite sport in the list of interests. However, a much better solution is to choose niche dating services that are predominantly used by sports people. In fact, there are quite a lot of such sites, some have been listed below:

• DateFit — is not just a dating app, but a kind of community for fitness lovers. DateFit is suitable for not only finding a soul mate but also for finding like-minded people and playing your favorite sport together. The service is available as a web version and apps for iOS and Android.
• Fitness Dates — is another popular dating site for sports fans. Here, you will find like-minded people, make new acquaintances, play your favorite sport together, and build strong relationships.
• Athletic Passions — is a free dating site for fitness lovers. Athletic Passions is part of the Passions Network group. The service is very popular among sports people. Premium account holders can use the site without ads and hide their profiles from search systems. Convenient for those who care about anonymity and privacy.
• Runners Friends Date — as you might guess, is a dating site for runners. Here you can easily find a running company in your city, meet like-minded people, and make new promising acquaintances.

All these applications can be a real boom for single sports fans. However, this format is not suitable for everyone. There is an alternative for them, which is online video chat!

Video chat is an online platform that connects random users via video, allowing you to chat on a variety of topics. However, in many online video chats, there is a search for interlocutors by interests.

We recommend paying attention to random video chat with girls CooMeet, Liveeds, Chatous, Chathub, and Imeetzu video chats. Here you can meet a wide variety of people, including other sports people interested in socializing. Also, some sites offer a handy gender filter if you only want to chat with the opposite gender. For example, CooMeet can connect men exclusively with girls and this is done conveniently!

To sum it up: sport is your pathway to a happy relationship

We hope we were able to convince you that sports activities have a very positive effect on romantic relationship prospects. For many, this is a serious motivation to work out, spend more active time, and keep themselves in good physical shape.

Ultimately, sports unite people. Finding like-minded sports people is usually easy. You need to choose the best dating App or site that suits you. We guarantee that you will quickly get rid of the feeling of loneliness and isolation from the rest of the world.

Go in for sports, communicate with like-minded people, make new interesting acquaintances, and live life to the fullest. Good luck!

There has never been an easier time to choose a new online casino but the amount of information online can trip up even the most seasoned gamblers. Fighting the attraction of fancy websites is something that only comes with experience and some inside knowledge. This is why one should remain cold-headed when choosing new casino brands, which is what we are discussing below.

Licences & Regulations: Always Look for the Green Light

Every casino across Canada must have a valid licence. A lot of players find this reality unacceptable for one basic reason: Canadian operators must follow more stringent rules and usually run more modest promotions. Given so many possibilities, why would one settle for less? To stay protected.

Licenced casinos have to apply certain safety precautions in addition to rules restricting bonus offers and payment methods. They must provide simple access to many sensible gaming instruments. Furthermore, online gaming providers have to utilise verification systems to stop underage play.

Licensing is more than just a pass mark. It is a complex system of rules and laws meant to protect the end user. Never neglect to investigate the brand and verify the licence situation before selecting a new place to play and ensure you experience the most seamless casino operations in Canada.

Explore the Games Collection

Please understand that while it’s advisable for players to explore the full gaming library, we are not suggesting that they should simply concentrate on the games that they like playing or always bet on. Tastes evolve. Prioritising the quantity and quality of games is the way to go while inspecting the collection.

Be sure that the new site offers games from a wide range of genres in addition to ongoing new releases. Among the most popular are live dealer games, table games, and slots. Other quick entertainment options like Plinko and Crash games are also starting to gather steam. Above all, the casino has to work with top-rated developers, and that is the only way players can be sure the RNGs are legitimate and, ultimately, there is no background mischief occurring.

Spend some time in the casino to experience the library and its options. Try not to forget this part, as making sure the platform provides little details like search tools and filters can really make your experience a lot easier in the long term.

Check Payment Methods & Customer Support

Last but not least, we suggest spending some time researching payment options and assessing customer service. Give up on that brand if it’s not possible to obtain help in a fair timeframe. After all, time and money are not cheap in this day and age. The chosen online casino has to accept not just many payment options but also honorable rules on every transaction completed.

Everything you need to know should be easily accessible on the best choices for casino gaming, and that means not having to register to check any small yet significant detail. Because, let’s face it, everyone wants to cash in on their winnings as fast as possible, so it’s important to read the fine print and make sure they can handle payments in a fast and efficient manner.

There are several things to consider when looking at new online casinos, but with these top tips, the search becomes a lot more efficient in both money and time.

In a classical editorial for TMW Radio , Paolo De Paola gave a breakdown of what is going on at Italian Serie A side Napoli following the arrival of Antonio Conte as coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

De Paola spoke on a variety of issues but was particularly specific on the future of Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen who is widely expected to leave the team before the close of the summer transfer window.

Osimhen who is of interest to French Ligue 1 side PSG signed an extension in December with a buyout clause which is said to be around €120m. An amount that PSG have so far refused to pay and will only formally make a bid if they have a departure in the strikers department of their team.

It means the deal is stalling much to the sadness of president of Napoli Aurelio De Laurentiis, who gave the 25 year old an extended deal with the hope that he will be traded off this summer, because payment of his new wages will put a huge dent on their finances.

” I think Conte will be happy but ADL will be sad, because you can’t handle an impact like that of his contract if you then have to make another one with Kvaratskhelia. ADL has managed to keep the accounts in order avoiding escalations on contracts. Yes, Osimhen with that contract would be a contradiction with Napoli’s policy, it would trigger an upward game that is not in ADL’s nature“, he said.