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2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: GOVERNOR UMO ENO PURCHASES 30,000 MATCH TICKETS FOR FANS

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3 months ago

March 25, 2025

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2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: GOVERNOR UMO ENO PURCHASES 30,000 MATCH TICKETS FOR FANS

In line with his determination and promise to mobilize support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification match scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centres for match tickets from 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 24:
1. All radio stations
2. De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Stadium Road, Uyo
3. Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo
4. Plaza Management Committee Office, Ibom Plaza, Uyo
5. All previous sales agents and centres

Consequently, fans are to note the following:
1. The tickets are FREE. Do not BUY tickets from anybody.
2. No person will be permitted entry into the stadium without a ticket.
3. Tickets will not be distributed at the stadium. Fans without tickets should not be found within the stadium vicinity.
4. Fans in the stadium must be orderly and must abide by the seating arrangements and instructions as announced by the organizers.
5. All FIFA/CAF/NFF rules governing the organization of international football matches will be strictly adhered to.
6. Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance with all the aforementioned guidelines.

This gesture by His Excellency is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out en masse and cheer the Super Eagles to victory.

Signed:
ELDER PAUL BASSEY
Honourable Commissioner for Sports
Akwa Ibom State

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Transfer: Rashford snubs move to three Man Utd’s EPL rivals

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7 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has turned down moves to three Premier League clubs so far.

This comes amid speculation that Barcelona are considering signing the 27-year-old.

The three English teams Rashford has snubbed are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa and is seeking a permanent move away from United.

Barcelona, however, have made a move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams their priority this summer.

Williams has a €58 million (£48.1m) release clause in his deal and was close to joining the LaLiga champions last year.

According to Sport, Barca are now intent to make the transfer happen, but will still consider signing Rashford alongside the Spain winger.

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EPL: Klopp warns Wirtz over Liverpool move

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7 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Ex-Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has warned summer signing Florian Wirtz about meeting expectations at the Premier League champions.

The £116m that the Reds will pay Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old, makes him the most expensive British player.

And Klopp fears that the price tag will put a target on Wirtz’s back.

He however hailed Wirtz as an “outstanding player”, while stating that the playmaker will be “aware” of his substantial fee.

“There’s no question about it, it’s an insane sum, and one that a player at Liverpool is aware of if things don’t go well for two or three games,” Klopp told Welt.

“He’s an outstanding player who can give any club something great.

“Whether he’ll make the reigning English champions even better remains to be seen.”

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NPFL: Plateau United appoints new head coach, sporting director

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11 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Oluwasola Adegun has been appointed new head coach of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Plateau United, Ekwutosblog reports.

The Jos club in a statement released on Saturday, also confirmed the appointment of Gideon Izang as their new sporting director.

The appointment of the duo are with immediate effect.

Adegun left his role as head coach of Nigeria National League outfit, NNL, Sporting Lagos to join the former NPFL champions.

Plateau United are reportedly in talks with Kabiru Dogo for the role of technical adviser.

The club finished in seventh position in the NPFL last season.

The Plateau State government, who is the owner of the team, has resolved to reposition the club
towards a more professional and goal driven football institution.