SportsNews

Uzodimma honours Imo extraction of Super Falcons with land, cash gifts

Published

6 months ago

August 3, 2025

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has honored the Imo-born players of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national football team, with a plot of land and a cash gift of N30 million each. This gesture comes after the team’s historic win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they defeated the host nation 3-2.

The beneficiaries of the governor’s generosity include:
Players:
Chiamaka Nnadozie: Goalkeeper
Jennifer Echegini
Tochukwu Oluchi
Chinwendu Ihezuo
Osinachi Ohale
Michelle Alozie
Ifeoma Onumonu
Technical Team Members : Also received a plot of land and N30 million each

Governor Uzodimma expressed his joy and pride in the team’s achievement, stating that it brings honor to Imo State and Nigeria. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for setting the pace in celebrating excellent performance and assured that Imo State will continue to support and promote excellence.

The governor also challenged women and young girls to strive for excellence, emphasizing the importance of sports development in the state. The event was attended by prominent Imo State personalities, including the Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, and the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe.

This gesture is part of the state’s efforts to domesticate and celebrate the team’s feat, recognizing the players’ talent, discipline, and determination.

Earlier, President Tinubu had honored the entire team with N150 million, a three-bedroom house, and the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

5 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)