The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says former captain and goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Vincent Enyeama hasn’t been added to the coaching crew of the team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

News around some media outlets in Nigeria speculated that he has been added to the squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on the 14th of January in Cote d’Ivoire.

Enyeama made the news to brew when he made a cryptic post under the team’s official handle, when they posted a video of the players of the team boarding their bus ahead of a training session, as they get set to regroup again for preparation ahead of the AFCON.

” Let’s gooooo. See you in camp. Time for business”, he commented under the video posted on the official Instagram handle of the senior national team of Nigeria.

Responding, the director of communication at the NFF Ademola Olajire said there is nothing in the post and if the AFCON 2013 winner is added to the crew, it will be made official by the football house.

“NFF has not offered Enyeama any role. People should stop the bruiting of this very fake news. It is annoying”, he clarified when asked about OwnGoalNigeria.com.

“If there’s anything like that, there would be a statement from the NFF”, he rounded up saying.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

Head coach of high flying English Championship side Leicester City Enzo Maresca says the Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will likely not play at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The duo are already in Nigeria and will depart with the senior national team of Nigeria for their training camp on Dubai, which will last for five to eight days before the start of the tournament.

However, Maresca said he is keeping his fingers crossed over their participation at the tournament as they are currently out injured, but still travelled to team up with the Super Eagles ahead of their trip to Dubai.

Maresca said it’s up to the handlers of the Super Eagles to decide on keeping them or sending them back to England for treatment as they are both injured. Iheanacho is carrying a muscular injury but no diagnosis was made on what Ndidi is suffering from.

In quotes relayed by LeicestershireLive, the Foxes manager said: “Kele and Wilf are both injured, but they are now going to be with the international team.

“We’ll see if they’re going to keep them or send them back. But they are both injured unfortunately for us. ”

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, with Head Coach Jose Peseiro settling for usual suspects in a roster that has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.

Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squad after he was left out of the starting games to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series, while South Africa-based goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is picked alongside Francis Uzoho and Olorunleke Ojo.

2009 U17 World Cup star Kenneth Omeruo (the only other candidate in the team apart from Musa who was in Nigeria’s 2013 squad that triumphed in South Africa) leads the defenceline alongside William Ekong, as well as Olaoluwa Aina, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Wilfred Ndidi is also back in the roost after missing the World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, and will be expected to adequately feed the strike-force alongside Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Ayodele-Aribo and Frank Onyeka.

Musa, Nigeria’s record goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup finals with a brace each in Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018, is in the forward-line alongside Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Sadiq Umar and Ademola Lookman.

All the 25 players will depart from their different bases on Tuesday, 2nd January to fly into Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates, for a one-week training camp that will last until Tuesday, 9th January. The team will fly back to Lagos on Tuesday 9th January, and then fly into the Ivorian capital, Abidjan on Wednesday, 10th January.

The Super Eagles, in their quest for a fourth continental title, will take on Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, 14th January in their first match of Group A, before further clashes with host nation Cote d’Ivoire (18th January) and Guinea Bissau (22nd January).

Nigeria, who will be participating in the Africa Cup of Nations for the 20th time, were champions as hosts in 1980, triumphant in Tunisia in 1994 and crowned winners in South Africa in 2013.

When Cote d’Ivoire hosted the finals in 1984, a young Nigerian squad led by the inimitable Stephen Keshi went all the way to the Final, before losing to much-experienced Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a memorable Final at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United, South Africa); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); William Troost-Ekong (PAOK Salonika, Greece); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey); Victor Osimhen (Napoli SC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

As many as eight players of the senior national team of Nigeria will likely be in the camp of the senior national team of Nigeria few days before they play their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, OwnGoalNigeria.com reveals.

Already the clubs of the players have established contacts with the NFF on the need for them to hold on to the players till at least the 7th of January, seven days before Nigeria play against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the tournament.

Cyprus side Omonia Nicosia were the first to reach out to the NFF on the need for Francis Uzoho, who is their only senior goalkeeper with regular first choice Fabiano out injured.

Omonia want Uzoho to still at least the 7th of January which will be after their game against Aris Limassol. NFF on their part are insisting that he leave for the AFCON on the 3rd after their game against AEL a day before.

It is almost the same with five players based in England top of which is the Fulham duo of Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi. The club are saying they should report to the camp of the Super Eagles after their FA Cup game against Rotherham as against the earlier agreed date for their arrival, which is the 1st of January after their clash against Arsenal in the English Premier League.

The duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho of table topping Leicester City are also caught in the web of a club vs country row over their arrival date, with the club pleading for them to be in the camp after their game against Millwall in the FA Cup on the 6th of January.

According to what we exclusively gathered, they were initially expected to team up with the Super Eagles after the league game against Huddersfield on the 1st of January. Both players have been key to the team’s impressive season so far as they push for an instant return to the English Premier League following relegation last season.

It is the same situation with Joe Aribo, who has won his spot back at Southampton and the club now want to delay his arrival in the camp of the Nigerian team till the 6th of January, so as for  him to play in their FA Cup game against Walsall on the 6th of January.

AC Milan have also entered talks with the NFF demanding for Samuel Chukwueze to delay his arrival till the 3rd of January with head coach Stefano Pioli keen on having him around for the Coppa Italia game against Cagliari on the 2nd.

He was supposed to be in the camp after the game against Sassuolo on the 30th of December. They want him to leave Italy at the same time with midfielder Ismael Bennacer.

Sadiq Umar is in the same situation as Real Sociedad have informed the NFF on the need for him to delay his arrival till at least after their game against Alaves in the La Liga on the 2nd of January.

All requests are yet to be granted by the NFF nor head coach Jose Peseiro. They are adamant that all players should be around on the 1st of January as demanded by FIFA, which says a players are due to be released to their national teams 14 days before the start of a major tournament.

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The football season is just a few months away and everyone is preparing to stream their favorite football tournaments and looking for ways to eliminate streaming issues.

As you know, Copa América and UEFA EURO are just around the corner. That being said, football fans are going all gaga to watch their favorite sports and two of the biggest tournaments in the world of football.

Copa América will be co-organized by CONCACAF and held in the United States of America while UEFA Euro will be hosted by Germany in the first quarter of 2024. Football lovers from around the world are busy getting their visas sorted and booking tickets to the hosting countries. But of course, not everyone has time and financial resources to watch these tournaments in person; thus, several people are getting subscriptions to different streaming services to enjoy the matches on screens.

Well, it’s not a bad idea. After all, what could be better than watching your favorite sports in the comfort of your home? However, a lot of people are worried because of streaming issues. Sports streaming services like ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer are amazing but they’re not available everywhere. Due to limited connectivity, you often come across streaming issues, but not anymore. Here are a few things that can help:

Get a VPN

In case of geo-restrictions, you may not be able to access your favorite sports tournament. It’s both sad and frustrating, but do you know it could be fixed? Yes, a VPN can help. For example, if you’re using BBC iPlayer, you can easily stay connected to BBC iPlayer and watch the game with a VPN.

VPNs are incredible in what they do. They work by hiding your IP address and switching your location, tricking the streaming service into believing that you’re in a different part of the world. In this way, you get access to all the geo-blocked content with merely a few clicks.

Simply look for a VPN, and download and install it. When done, switch it on while streaming the football match. After watching the match, you can turn it off. It’s as simple as that. And the best part of the story is that most VPNs are free of cost. Some of them do charge a bit but it isn’t too much to afford. Not to mention, there are no risks involved with using a VPN, so you don’t have to worry about anything at all.

Speed Up Your Internet Connection

When prepping for the coming football tournament, please don’t forget to upgrade your internet connection. Geo-blocking is not always the cause of streaming issues, sometimes streaming problems are a result of unstable internet. It goes without saying that such a situation could be extremely annoying.

To avoid such issues, we suggest you upgrade your internet connection beforehand. If anything, it will help improve your internet speed. Another tip would be to ditch the wireless connection and switch to Ethernet instead. That’s right. A wired internet connection is a lot more stable and faster than a wireless internet connection.

When streaming football matches, we suggest you use Ethernet. It will make the streaming process smooth and allow you to enjoy the match without any interruptions. It might disturb your telephone like for a bit but it won’t be long as you can switch back to the wireless internet once you’re done with the streaming part.

Reduce Video Quality

A lot of people make the mistake of streaming sports matches with a higher video quality. They believe it makes watching sports more fun; however, it’s not true. In fact, it only contributes to streaming problems, making streaming slow and laggy. Oftentimes, it remains stuck on buffering. Well, it happens because of the high video quality chosen.

In simple words, the bigger the video file, the longer it will take to transfer to your device. The only way to fix such a problem is by switching to a low resolution. Needless to say, it’s a one-step solution and all it takes is a single click. And the great thing is that streaming services like ESPN, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube allow you to adjust the resolution according to your convenience.

In case you’re confused about it, here’s what you need to do: go to the video settings of your subscription website or application. After that, tap on ‘quality.’ When done, you’ll find plenty of options with different resolutions. Choose the lowest one to enjoy a smooth football match with no streaming issues.

The Takeaway

If nothing else works, try some basic troubleshooting steps. While they may seem insignificant, they’re often more helpful than one could think. For starters, we suggest you close all other programs and applications running on your device. It will improve your streaming experience and speed up the process. Another thing that you could do is change or switch your internet browser. Of course, not all web browsers are as effective as others. Clearing out the caches and cookies can also make a huge difference.

These are all little adjustments that can make a significant difference at the end of the day. Try them out and I’m sure you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite football tournament without any streaming interruptions. Enjoy!

Turkish athletes, experts in judo and gymnastics, are joining forces to make a strong move on the podium at the upcoming 2024 ParisOlympics. To bet on the Olympic Games and many other sporting events, visit Mostbet site.

European judo champion Vedat Albayrak, who is in search of perfection in the Olympics, and the third-place winner. Second place finisher Mihael Zgank is confident in their ability to medal in Paris. The duo recently shared their predictions and preparations with Anadolu Agency (AA).

Albayrak, who won the gold medal at the 2021 European Championship, talked about the difficulties and victories in his judo career. Reflecting on his victory, he endured tough training camps and a tough Georgian campaign at the European Championships. He emphasized the intense final match played against the opponent.

Olympic national judo team head coach; Stating that there were positive changes in the training environments under the management of Irakli Uznadze, Albayrak emphasized the disciplined and developing nature of his training. Judo trainer Neil Adams' private coaching sessions have further improved Albayrak's performances by introducing new techniques that he believes improve his matches.

About 8 months before the 2024 Paris Olympics, Albayrak emphasized that his training is continuous and meticulous. Analyzing opponents' techniques and focusing on improving their world rankings, the target goes on to claim a coveted Olympic medal in Paris.

Zgank, another national judoka in the judo world, shared his goals and latest achievements. Although Zgank won the bronze medal at the European Championships instead of the coveted gold, this was a positive start to his preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He expressed his satisfaction, thinking that it was. Confident that he was ready, Zgank outlined his strategic plan, aiming to enter the top 8 in the world rankings in the lead-up to the Olympics.

Going beyond individual achievements, both athletes underlined their collective ambition to win a team medal at the Olympics and built a strong relationship between them. emphasized team spirit.

Gymnastics Odyssey

In gymnastics, the dynamic duo behind Turkey's gymnastics victories, Ferhat Arıcan and world champion İbrahim Çolak, are trying to achieve victory in the 2024 Paris Games. He intensifies his training.

Our men's artistic gymnastics national team has recently completed the opening camp of the season, which is an important stage of their meticulous preparations for the upcoming Olympics, in Bolu. He completed it in 39 minutes. The team improved their skills with coaches at the Murat Canbaş Gymnastics Hall in Karaçayır District and improved their routine twice a day.

Touching on the historical importance of the Olympic journey, Arıcan stated that the team was proud of reaching the quota goal, which was a first in the history of gymnastics. Turkey has become a global gymnastics power, as can be seen from its successes in the European Championships and World Championships. emphasized.

Arıcan, who achieved Turkey's first Olympic gymnastics victory at the Tokyo Olympic Games, remains optimistic about the team's future in Paris 2024 and is even more optimistic. He dreams of great success.

Crescent Star gymnastics Çolak also reiterated Arıcan's determination and emphasized the unique importance of the Olympics in the field of sports. Overcoming injuries, Çoccedil;olak is determinedly pursuing the medal he has been missing in his glorious career.

Çolak pointed out that the competition was fierce and the importance of details in determining the medal results, and that the difference between the competitors was very small. He underlined the friendship built on mutual respect and love between the athletes, despite the intense competition.

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has revealed what the team need to do in order to win the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Cote d’Ivoire next year.

Ahead of the January tournament, the coach has been told only a run to the final will keep him in his job as the coach of the team and he has outlined what they need to do in order to meet the target set by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

He said their first objective will be to get out of their group, which has the host, Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. ” It starts with getting out of the group. That is first aim and finishing as the winners will also be a boost”, the coach said.

Peseiro went further to explain that to go further after the group stage, they will need to be at their best in defence with to back the attack which he strongly believe will deliver the goals at the tournament.

” We have to defend really well when we are out of the group. That is a must because in the knock out round defending is key to your progress. The attack we know can score goals even defenders can join the attack and score but you have to defend against it.

” When you have your defence not conceding goals, the confidence flows to the attack and the result is always good for the team particularly in a tournament that you want to win”, he concluded.

Damian Waziri

Former fans favourite Victor Moses snubbed the chance of a return to the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Moses quit the senior national team of Nigeria after the 2018 World Cup in Russia and he isn’t open to the idea of having a change of mind as by turning down a recent approach to play for the team.

The recently turned 33 year old who now plays for Russian side Spartak Moscow was approached by head coach of the team Jose Peseiro before the start of the world cup qualifiers, with the coach keen on having more experienced players in his team.

He was approached by Peseiro who isn’t entirely comfortable with the duo of Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong as the senior figures in the team, and wanted ditching them in favor of the winger, who left the international scene with 12 goals from 38 caps with the team.

However that request was turned down by Moses and not even the lure of a spot in the sqaud for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire swayed him. The AFCON 2013 winner insists that he has closed that chapter in his career.

Ade Emmanuel

The president of Portuguese giants FC Porto has used his influence to protect Nigeria international defender Zaidu Sanusi from being demoted to the B team of the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

According to Portuguese media Record, the president of Porto Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa stopped head coach Sérgio Conceição from demoting the 26 year old to the B team.

Zaidu has only played four games this season due to injury and fitness issues. But it appears there is a breakdown in his relationship with the coach who used to have unwavering faith in him before now.

The coach defended him when he was the subject of heavy criticism from fans of the team. But that faith has waned this season with the coach not willing to have him around the first team anymore and it’s why he hasn’t been listed in their last two games.

Linked with a move to English Premier League side West Ham, his future will be sorted in January where he is expected to campaign with the senior national team of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

Osas Mahawi

The vice captain of the senior national team of Nigeria Moses Simon has extended his contract with French Ligue 1 side Nantes till the summer of 2026, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Simon’s contract with the club was due to run out in the summer but despite the option of moving on a free for big money in the summer, he decided to commit his future to the team.

French giants Lyon were also interested in signing him in the January transfer window as widely reported, making many wonder why he rather preferred to commit his future to the modest Ligue 1 side.

We can exclusively reveal that he also has an offer from an unnamed team in Saudi Arabia, who were willing to pay him around $2.5m a year.

Below are five key reasons why he decided to extend his deal at the Ligue 1 side.

1. Want To Remain In Europe – Simon feels still has around five more years to spend in Europe before any decision will be taken on a possible departure.

2. Want To Be Close To His Children – This is key in why he snubbed the offer to Saudi Arabia, as he sees staying close to his two daughters who are still very young as a responsibility that money can’t change.

3. Close To Having French Residency – By the end of this season he will be granted French residency. A move away would have made the process a lot difficult and probably impossible.

4. Nantes Not Let Him Join Lyon In January – An idea could have been to join a team like Lyon, who were keen on him but Nantes made it clear to him and his camp that a January move won’t get their blessings.

5. World Cup 2026 – Injury made Simon narrowly missed on making the Super Eagles team to the 2018 world cup, and it still hurts him till date. A move away from Europe might jeopardize his hope of making up for that pain, if the Super Eagles make it to the 2026 world cup.

Daniel Martins