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		<title>&#8221;The only time Nigeria qualified was in 2018, World Cup hopes suffering since I left office&#8221; &#8211; Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles&#8217; poor performance in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. During a visit to the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara State, Dalung blamed the team&#8217;s struggles on poor sports management and administrative inefficiencies. His comments come amid growing pressure on &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>My uncle Okocha Will Always Be My Idol &#8211; Alex Iwobi</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2025/02/07/my-uncle-okocha-will-always-be-my-idol-alex-iwobi/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has named former Nigerian international Austine Okocha as his greatest inspiration. Iwobi has delivered outstanding performances for Fulham this season across various competitions, showcasing his ability to handle pressure and express his skills and qualities he attributes to lessons learned from Okocha, who is also his uncle. Speaking &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>CAF awards Super Eagles 3 points, fine Libya $50,000</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/10/26/caf-awards-super-eagles-3-points-fine-libya-50000/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the Super Eagles three points and three goals after Libya forfeited their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This strengthened Nigeria’s lead in the group, giving them 10 points, four ahead of Benin. Libya remains at the bottom with one point. A draw with Benin next month would &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Otti rewards Abia paralympics athletes with employment, N20m cash gifts</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/10/19/otti-rewards-abia-paralympics-athletes-with-employment-n20m-cash-gifts/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has offered employment to 15 athletes from the state who secured gold and silver medals in both international and national sporting events. Speaking at a reception held at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA on Friday, Otti congratulated the athletes for making the state proud. He described the occasion &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Paralympics: Onyinyechi Mark Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal, Sets World Record</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/09/06/paralympics-onyinyechi-mark-wins-nigerias-first-gold-medal-sets-world-record/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nigeria&#8217;s Onyinyechi Mark has broken the Paralympic record in the women&#8217;s 61kg powerlifting category, lifting an impressive 145kg and surpassing the previous record held by fellow Nigerian Lucy Ejike. With one lift remaining, Mark is set to secure Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Her closest rival is attempting 138kg, while &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Oshiomhole begged me for three months to support Obaseki – Shaibu</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/08/17/oshiomhole-begged-me-for-three-months-to-support-obaseki-shaibu/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, revealed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole took three months to persuade him to support Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu mentioned that Obaseki was not a politician and lacked the financial resources to run for governor. The two have been at odds, leading to the state House of Assembly impeaching &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Burna Boy launches Football Academy</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/08/13/burna-boy-launches-football-academy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Afrobeat star Burna Boy has officially launched his football academy in Lagos State. The Burna Boy Football Academy is set to operate three days a week, offering two-hour training sessions. A trending video on social media shows young players training under the supervision of a coach. According to the academy’s official website, the program is &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Former Super Eagles striker, Peter Ijeh&#8217;s daughter Evelyn joins AC Milan on permanent deal</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/07/05/former-super-eagles-striker-peter-ijehs-daughter-evelyn-joins-ac-milan-on-permanent-deal/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of former Nigerian striker Peter Ijeh, has signed a permanent contract with AC Milan until 2027. The 22-year-old secured the permanent deal after a successful loan spell with Italian giants last season, where she scored four goals in 15 appearances for the Rossonere. In a statement on their website, the club announced: &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Finidi George reportedly resigns as Super Eagles Coach</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/06/15/finidi-george-reportedly-resigns-as-super-eagles-coach/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finidi George has reportedly resigned from his position as head coach of the Super Eagles. This was shared by Popular sports news reporter Toyin Ibitoye on X a few minutes ago. ‘’News just in Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his  @NGSuperEagles manager position&#8221;]]></description>
		
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		<title>If he can give what he’s giving Udinese to the country, then he should play &#8211; Nwabali speaks on Maduka Okoye’s return</title>
		<link>https://naijaexpress.com/2024/05/31/if-he-can-give-what-hes-giving-udinese-to-the-country-then-he-should-play-nwabali-speaks-on-maduka-okoyes-return/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinenye Ogbonna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stanley Nwabali expressed his happiness over Maduka Okoye&#8217;s return to the Super Eagles, emphasizing that there is no rivalry between them. Nwabali solidified his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Super Eagles during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Okoye was recalled to the team by head coach Finidi George following a successful debut &#8230;]]></description>
		
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