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Highlights:

Edo Queens defeat Ainonvi of Benin Republic 3-0 to win the West Africa Zone B qualifiers for the African Champions League.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RM72fsCtQ4?si=oPoIrWYdlqLDZid9

Route to victory

Wild Celebrations As Governor Obaseki Gifts Edo Queens ₦100 Million
https://www.nairaland.com/8196890/wild-celebrations-governor-obaseki-gifts

Previous threads.

Edo Queens Wins Nigeria Womens Football League
https://www.nairaland.com/8105574/edo-queens-wins-nigeria-womens

Governor Obaseki Gives Edo Queens Players ₦1 Million Each For Winning NWFL
https://www.nairaland.com/8116712/governor-obaseki-gives-edo-queens

Edo Queens Beat Ainonvi FC 3 - 0 To Win Champions League Qualifiers
https://www.nairaland.com/8193993/edo-queens-beat-ainonvi-fc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BFrKoxRVTU?si=g8_cP0ReUGoxKk0q


Edo Queens FC @EQFCofficial

Worthy Champions Edo Queens are being accorded a befitting Grand Reception by Edo State Government as the victorious team returns home with CAF Women's Champions League (WAFU B Qualifiers Cup), with qualification ticket to the main CAF Champions League. It is happening for the first time in Edo State. Celebration ongoing in Government House, Edo state with Bendel Insurance Supporters club providing solidarity vibes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPDpcl6NDLU?si=Iyk09WPjEPf68oSN

Edo Queens FC @EQFCofficial

Behind Every Successful Child, there is always a prayerful and loving mother

Her Excellency, Betsy Obaseki’s emotional tribute to Edo Queens has fueled our passion even more! 💫 Our victory as West African champions means the world, but her words make it unforgettable! #EdoQueens #QueensOfWestAfrica #BetsysInspiration

Photos: Captain of Team Nigeria in the 1980s and early 1990s and current chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Yusuf Ali, presents the WAFU Zone B trophy to Dr Betsy Obaseki.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QujCUfgG4c?si=zHQ7ilb9UzBjiI95

Edo Queens FC @EQFCofficial

Wild celebrations as Governor Obaseki gifts Edo Queens 100 million naira!

100 Million Reasons to Keep Winning! 💰🔥, A royal reward from our Dear Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki💛💛! The road to continental domination just got even brighter. Edo Queens FC, fueled by the love and support of Governor Obaseki, with 100 million naira in hand, are unstoppable! The African crown is our next. Let’s bring the CAF trophy home! 🏆✨ #EdoQueens #WAFUBChampions #EyesOnThePrize"

List of DG NIA from 1999 till date.

1999-2007

President - Olusegun Obasanjo
DG NIA - Ambassador Uche O. Okeke

2007-2009

President - Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
DG NIA - Ambassador Emmanuel E. Imohe

2009 - 2013

President - Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan
DG NIA - Ambassador Olaniyi Oladeji

2013 - 2017

President - Muhammadu Buhari
DG NIA - Ambassador Ayo Oke

2018 - 2024

Presidents - Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu
DG NIA - Ahmed Rufai Abubakar

2024

President - Bola Tinubu
DG NIA - Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed

List of DG SSS from 1999 till date.


1999 - 2007
President - Olusegun Obasanjo.
DG SSS - Colonel Kayode Are.

2007-2010
President - Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
DG SSS - Afakariya Gadzama.

2010-2015
President - Bola Tinubu
DG SSS - Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi
President - Goodluck Jonathan.
DG SSS - Ita Ekpenyong.

2015-2018
President - Muhammadu Buhari.
DG SSS - Lawal Daura.

2018
Acting President - Yemi Osinbajo
Acting DG SSS - Matthew Seiyefa

2018-2024
President - Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu
DG SSS - Yusuf Magaji Bichi

NTA News @NTANewsNow

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS-GENERAL OF NIA, DSS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA.

Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS.

Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Director and his subsequent appointment as the head of the Nigerian mission to Libya.

The 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, had served in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and at the State House, Abuja.

The new DSS Director-General, Mr. Adeola Ajayi, rose through the ranks to attain his current post of Assistant Director-General of the Service. He had, at various times, served as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.

The new appointments follow the resignation of the previous NIA and DSS chiefs.

President Tinubu expects that the new security chiefs will work assiduously to reposition the two intelligence agencies for better results and charges them to bring their experience to bear in tackling the security challenges bedeviling the country through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and in surgical alignment with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

The President thanks the outgoing Directors-General of the two pivotal intelligence agencies for their services to the nation while wishing them success in their future endeavours.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

August 26, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_RmcVC5NC0

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies aged 76

Monday 26 August 2024

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76.

Eriksson had pancreatic cancer and at the beginning of the year revealed he only had a year to live "at best".

The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men's football team in 2001, coaching the so-called "golden generation" of players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.

During his career, he managed a string of high-profile European clubs such as Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio.

Eriksson left the England role after the 2006 World Cup and would later manage Mexico and the Ivory Coast, as well as English clubs Manchester City and Leicester City.

Due to his health issues, he stepped down as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023.

After announcing his cancer diagnosis, Eriksson was granted his lifelong wish when he led out Liverpool Legends, as they played in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield in March.

He described that moment as "absolutely beautiful" and a "huge memory" in his life, with Liverpool winning the game 4-2.

https://news.sky.com/story/sven-goran-eriksson-former-england-manager-dies-aged-76-13121050

Photo 1) Sven-Goran Eriksson at the 2006 World Cup with England. Pic: PA

Photo 2) Eriksson waves to the crowd at the Liverpool Legends match in March. Pic: PA