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2023 U-17 AFCON: Lawali Claims Second Consecutive Man Of The Match After Eaglets’ Loss To Morocco

May 3, 2023 7:39 pm

Defender Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the Match for the second consecutive game following Nigeria’s 1-0 to Morocco on Wednesday.

The right-back scooped the honour in the Golden Eaglets first game against Zambia which they won 1-0.

Lawali put up a superb display despite Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco.

He was a constant threat with his overlapping runs from the defence.

Tochukwu Ogboji conceded an own goal on second minutes to hand the Atlas Cubs maximum points in the game.

The Golden Eaglets will face South Africa in their last group game on Saturday.

2023 U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets Suffer Defeat To Morocco

May 3, 2023 7:19 pm

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 1-0 to Morocco in their second Group B game at the 2023 U-17 AFCON on Wednesday.

An early strike by Abdel Maali secured Morocco’s second win in the group.

The Eaglets will hope to bounce back from the loss when they face South Africa on Saturday.

Morocco got off to the best start as they took the lead just two minutes into the game thanks to Maali.

In the 13th minute a free kick was awarded to the Golden Eaglets but Emmanuel Michael’s effort went straight into the hands of the goalkeeper.

The Eaglets went close on 21 minutes but Abdullahi Abubakar missed from close range.

Three minutes into the second half Eaglets keeper Richard Odoh was called to action as he made a good save from a freekick.

On 54 minutes the Eaglets won a freekick after a brilliant play close to the goal area of Morocco but Hope Linus’ effort lacked power, goes through the wall but saved by the keeper.

It was the turn of Favour Daniel to miss from close range as the Eaglets continued to pile the pressure.

Yahaya Lawali had a chance to score for the Eaglets on 68 minutes but failed to convert.

The Eaglets continued to press for the equaliser but could not overcome a resolute Moroccan side.

The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Oyeama and the Hon. Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq participated in the Situation Room meeting on the evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan held on Friday, 28th April, 2023.

Present at the meeting, was the Permanent Secretary, FMHADMSD, Dr Nasir Sani- Gwarzo, mni, NPOM among other Senior Government Officials. 2/2

Permanent Secretary Humanitarian Ministry and chair situation room on evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan Nasir Sani-Gwarzo gives insights on the funding for the buses evacuating Nigerians out of Sudan with a breakdown of what the allocated 1.2 million dollars was used for.


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Permanent Secretary Humanitarian Ministry and chair situation room on evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan Nasir Sani-Gwarzo gives insights on the funding for the buses evacuating Nigerians out of Sudan with a breakdown of what the allocated 1.2 million dollars was used for. pic.twitter.com/YVmwZHLT1T

— Channels Television (@channelstv) April 30, 2023

This is our toilet, 1.2 million dollar extraction plan. It is not really about the toilet, but the lies being told and the money they are trying to steal at the expense of our trauma


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Dear Brother. Please be calm and understand that this is a very peculiar situation. It's a War and not a luxury.
The most important thing here is that YOU ARE not in the War zone.

The Govt is trying hard to get you and others home safely.

I am typing this at the airport waiting for your arrival. ...infact I pass the night here and it's not my first time since Covid 1 lockdown 🙏

We have you covered.

Evacuation Update:

Nigerian Embassador in Egypt has successfully moved evacuees from the Sudanese side to the Egyptian side of the Arqeel students across the border.

The students are now being prepared for their departure to Abuja through Aswan Airport.. With the arrival of AirPeace and the NAF Plane, the onward journey home begins soon after the necessary documentation.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI5rv4o26OM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqpY4hMXiB0

Evacuation Update:
Nigerian Embassador in Egypt has successfully moved evacueses from the Sudanese side to the Egyptian side of the Arqeel students across the border.
The students are now being prepared for their departure to Abuja through Aswan Airport.. With the arrival of… pic.twitter.com/AKss9LwsgT

— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) May 2, 2023