Umar Sadiq Finally Joins Super Eagles Camp Ahead Of Benin Clash

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Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan which means that all the 23 invited players are present for matchday five and six of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

With all 23 invited players now present, caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen can focus on finalizing strategies for the upcoming match.

After a missed flight on Tuesday, Umar Sadiq, 27, is set to join the team for tonight’s training session, which begins at 7 pm local time (8 pm Nigeria time). The team’s encounter against Benin at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium is scheduled for Thursday at 8 pm.

El-Kanemi Warriors Urge Fans to Promote Peaceful Support

El-Kanemi Warriors have reached out to their supporters, urging them to foster a spirit of peace and respect during matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The club emphasized the importance of positive fan behaviour, particularly as they prepare to host Niger Tornadoes in a matchday 12 fixture in Maiduguri on Sunday.

The Warriors faced a setback last weekend, surrendering their unbeaten run with a 3-0 loss to Shooting Stars. Currently, they occupy seventh place on the league table with 16 points, and they believe that peaceful support from fans can play a vital role in their journey forward.

Nasarawa United Head Coach Optimistic About Team’s Recovery

Nasarawa United head coach Kabiru Dogo expresses confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back from recent challenges. Following two consecutive losses in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Dogo recognizes the need for improvement and is optimistic about upcoming fixtures.

“This is a young team that recently gained promotion back to the NPFL, so some inconsistency is to be expected,” he told the Daily Post. “Despite joining the team just before the season began, I’ve seen significant progress. I believe in this team’s potential to turn things around.”

Nasarawa United are set to face Akwa United in their next league match on Sunday, and Dogo is hopeful for a positive outcome.

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