Iqtest: I'm not a troll, I'm a culer. I follow both men's and women's football. Cancelo's scenario was different. He was on loan after playing half of the season, hence he wasn't deregistered from the squad. But Agba baller was sold hence she was deregistered from the squad list. Pls check out the squad list from uefa website to confirm.
For the last time (after this I am not responding) it doesn't matter if she was deregistered
UEFA gives the winner 40 gold medals and there is no restriction on who can get a medal (it's up to the team to decide) and Barcelona has decided that she is getting a medal
Bfly: Not a troll, let me shalaye to you, Asisat is out of that squad. Not even on loan. Your love for asisat shouldn’t blind you. You won’t find this honour in her profile. Come to reality pls.
Iqtest: Stop the misinformation, Asisat Oshoala wasn't part of the squad, she wasn't sent on loan rather she was sold. Hence she was deregistered from the squad list. You can check it out on Google, or check out her Wikipedia profile too
Just in case you are not trying to troll (but I don't believe you, I know you are trolling because this is basic football knowledge), read this and do your research.
Asisat Oshoala was a registered member of the Barcelona squad. That's why players that have registered for the Champions League with one team are ineligible to play in the same Champions League with another team.
Barcelona have already confirmed it, so I am not interested in your trolling.
Responses to Oshoala's post from current Barcelona stars Ingrid Engen and Ona Batlle, former Barcelona star (now with Arsenal) Laia Codina, former Arsenal star (now with Bay FC) Jen Beattie and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
President Tinubu Restates Resolve To Prioritize Security, Armed Forces Welfare
* Vows to invest more in state-of-the-art aircrafts, equipment to combat insecurity
President @officialABAT has pledged his administration's unwavering commitment to prioritizing national security and the welfare of the armed forces.
The President also committed to standing with the armed forces through challenges, triumphs, and grief, not as repayment but as an assurance of the nation's unwavering support.
Speaking on Saturday at the Ceremonial Parade to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) in Kaduna, Kaduna State, the President who was represented by Vice President @KashimSM hailed the NAF's six decades of service, sacrifice, and patriotism.
"I bear with me today the gratitude of a nation that has watched your transformation into a formidable and resilient organisation, vigilant of the dynamics and complexities of security threats within and outside our borders for this long," he said.
President @officialABAT praised the critical role played by the Nigerian Air Force in maintaining regional and sub-regional peace and security, expressing pride in the institution's formidable and resilient transformation over the years.
He congratulated the Chief of the Air Staff, officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff for sustaining the culture of service on the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, saying "we stand with you in your times of need, triumph, and grief."
The President reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritising security, noting that development cannot be guaranteed without a secure nation.
"In my inaugural address a year ago, I noted that security would be the top priority of my administration because we can never guarantee the development we have proposed unless each part of this great nation is secure. This is why we have continued to support the modernization efforts of our Armed Forces to address national and sub-regional security challenges," he declared.
To address national and sub-regional security challenges, President @officialABAT disclosed his administration's substantial investments in procuring state-of-the-art multi-role combat aircraft, attack helicopters, sensors, and equipment to enhance the Nigerian Air Force's capabilities.
These acquisitions, including Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft, Diamond 62 surveillance aircraft, T-129 ATAK helicopters, Agusta 109 trekker multi-role helicopters, and M-346 attack aircraft, aim to boost the nation's combat and airlift capabilities.
The President called for a Whole-of-Society approach to tackling Nigeria's security challenges, even as he acknowledged the socio-economic factors contributing to security challenges.
Expressing confidence in the country's eventual sound economic rebound, he said, "We are confident that this temporary sacrifice will come to an end soon, and the country will be on the sound economic footing we have promised the nation," he stated.
President @officialABAT paid tribute to the surviving members of the first set of pioneer NAF personnel, veterans, and fallen comrades, acknowledging their bravery, commitment, and service to the nation.
Aligning with the event's theme, "Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security," the President welcomed the participation of various partners and air forces from around the world, particularly from Africa.
He stresses the need for collaboration and developing partnerships with friends and allies to collectively address shared threats in the sub-region and beyond.
Earlier, a representative of Courses 37 and 38 of the Nigerian Air Force who retired from the Force recently, Air Vice Marshall Charles Ohwo, recalled “with nostalgia, the moment they were enrolled into the Airforce about 38 years ago."
He noted that seeing the journey from then, he cannot but thank God, adding that many of them had gone unceremoniously from the service.
He said while the journey was not devoid of challenges they are grateful to the officers who encouraged them, especially the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of the Air Staff.
He also thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Tinubu and everyone who helped them succeed while in the service.
Those present at the event were former President of the Senate/Chairman, Senate Committee of Defence, Sen. Ahmed Lawan; House Committee on Air Force, Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum; Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of State Defence Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
Others were Chief of the Air Staff/chief host, Air Marshal Hasaan Abubakar; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Governor of Taraba State, Dr. @GovAgbuKefas; Emir of Zazzau, HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed; members of the Diplomatic Corps and other senior government officials.
After the event, the Vice President proceeded on a condolence visit to the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator @ubasanius, over the demise of his brother, Pharmacist Mukhtar Lawal Ismail, who passed away recently.
Asisat Oshoala has thus won her third Champions League. She played enough games (and scored goals) to earn a medal (you can see her in the official Barcelona picture).
Even though she has moved to Bay FC in the US, Barcelona put her jersey in their dressing room and Barca fans took her jersey to the stadium (and one even added her name to the squad list).
Asisat Oshoala is the only African player to have won the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Barca Avenge Lyon Defeats To Win Third Women’s Champions League
Securing their third Champions League trophy from five final appearances across the last six seasons, Barcelona demonstrated that they are the new powerhouse of the women's game.
Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas struck to earn Barcelona their third women’s Champions League trophy, securing a 2-0 triumph over record eight-time winners Lyon on Saturday.
The defending champions had never beaten the French giants, losing in the 2019 and 2022 finals against them, but finally succeeded in Bilbao to compete a spectacular quadruple this season in coach Jonatan Giraldez’s last match in charge.
Bonmati pounced after 63 minutes and substitute Putellas finished the job in stoppage time to avenge Barcelona’s prior defeats by Sonia Bompastor’s side.
Securing their third Champions League trophy from five final appearances across the last six seasons, Barcelona demonstrated that they are the new powerhouse of the women’s game.
“(It’s) a dream day, it is difficult to explain with words the feeling I have now. It is a special moment,” said Giraldez.
“It is one of happiest days of my life.”
Barca’s stars had insisted that this time they were capable of beating Lyon, adding experience and mental strength to their undoubted talent, and so it proved at a packed San Mames.
Backed by the vast majority of a 51,000 record crowd at a women’s Champions League final, Bonmati and her side completed one of the few challenges remaining to them.
“It’s the first time we’ve beaten Lyon. I’m proud of the team, and we know that with these fans we have, we can’t fail,” Bonmati told DAZN.
“It’s incredible what we’re living through as a team, I’m so lucky… to see we’re creating that for so many people, the historic amount of fans we’ve brought, it’s the proudest I’ve felt, I wouldn’t change it for anything.”
Giraldez started Mariona Caldentey in attack and moved Fridolina Rolfo to left-back, dropping Ona Batlle to the bench alongside two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas.
Lyon left Ada Hegerberg started on the bench too, with the all-time top scorer in the competition’s history struggling for form after injury.
Lucy Bronze deflected a ball onto her own crossbar and Lyon’s towering captain Wendie Renard hit the outside of the post as Barcelona suffered a couple of early jitters.
After going four goals down by half-time in the 2019 final and three down in 2022, this time the Catalans dug deep to hold it together at the back.
Breakthrough
Barca threatened increasingly at the other end. Patri Guijarro, who scored twice in last year’s final against Wolfsburg, broke in for their first big chance after half an hour.
Christiane Endler saved and Selma Bacha cleared the ball off the line after it rebounded back towards goal.
Barca’s Caroline Graham Hansen, in sparkling form this season, gave left-back Bacha a torrid time and had 11-time finalist Renard backpedalling fearfully near the end of the first half, but dragged her shot wide.
Barcelona made their quality count after the hour mark when Bonmati sent them ahead.
The Ballon d’Or winner had been quiet but arrived to collect Caldentey’s clever pass and burst into the area.
Bonmati’s low shot deflected off Vanessa Gilles and flew over the helpless Endler, for her sixth goal of the tournament.
Champions League top goalscorer Kadidiatou Diani curled agonisingly over for Lyon as Bompastor’s side tried to fight back. Hegerberg headed off target as Lyon’s chances ebbed away.
“We have to recognise Barcelona had a great match and deserved to win even though it’s hard to accept it,” said Bompastor, tipped to join Chelsea next season, although she stayed tight-lipped on her future.
“We lacked attacking efficiency, we should have scored a goal.”
Eventually Putellas, on as a late substitute, put on the captain’s armband and settled the game by rifling into the top corner to get Barcelona’s celebrations started early.
“Obviously it’s a dream come true, what we have achieved,” said Putellas after her goal locked in Barcelona’s quadruple.
Bronze who won the competition for the fifth time — including three times with Lyon — praised Putellas.
“She’s the captain of the team, she’s the ‘queen’ of Barcelona for a reason,” said Bronze.
“She’s got the quality to do that in the last minute of the Champions League final when we were up against it at the end and just sealed the win for us.”
Air Force Week also featured a cocktail party, an international air force conference, an air show that featured defence companies from around the world, sporting events, etc.
NAF 60th Anniversary: FG’II invest more in state-of-the-art aircrafts, priotize security – Tinubu
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna May 25, 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to prioritise issues of security and welfare of the Armed Forces, insisting that his government would invest more in state-of-the-art aircraft and equipment to combat insecurity in Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremonial parade in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Kaduna on Saturday, President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, hailed the NAF’s six decades of service, sacrifice, and patriotism, adding that government would continue to stand with the armed forces through challenges, triumphs, and grief, not as repayment but as an assurance of the nation’s unwavering support.
He said, “I bear with me today the gratitude of a nation that has watched your transformation into a formidable and resilient organisation, vigilant of the dynamics and complexities of security threats within and outside our borders for this long.”
While praising the critical role played by the Nigerian Air Force in maintaining regional and sub-regional peace and security, the President expressed pride in the institution’s formidable and resilient transformation over the years.
He congratulated the Chief of the Air Staff, officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff for sustaining the culture of service on the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising security as development cannot be guaranteed without a secure nation.
“In my inaugural address a year ago, I noted that security would be the top priority of my administration because we can never guarantee the development we have proposed unless each part of this great nation is secure. This is why we have continued to support the modernization efforts of our Armed Forces to address national and sub-regional security challenges,” he said.
To address national and sub-regional security challenges, President Tinubu disclosed his administration’s substantial investments in procuring state-of-the-art multi-role combat aircraft, attack helicopters, sensors, and equipment to enhance the Nigerian Air Force’s capabilities.
These acquisitions, including Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft, Diamond 62 surveillance aircraft, T-129 ATAK helicopters, Agusta 109 Trekker multi-role helicopters, and M-346 attack aircraft, aim to boost the nation’s combat and airlift capabilities.
The President called for a whole-of-society approach to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, even as he acknowledged the socio-economic factors contributing to security challenges.
He expressed confidence in the country’s eventual sound economic rebound, adding, “We are confident that this temporary sacrifice will come to an end soon, and the country will be on the sound economic footing we have promised the nation.”
President Tinubu paid tribute to the surviving members of the first set of pioneer NAF personnel, veterans, and fallen comrades, acknowledging their bravery, commitment, and service to the nation.
Aligning with the event’s theme, “Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security,” the President welcomed the participation of various partners and air forces from around the world, particularly from Africa.
He stressed the need for collaboration and developing partnerships with friends and allies to collectively address shared threats in the sub-region and beyond.
Earlier, a representative of Courses 37 and 38 of the Nigerian Air Force who retired from the Force recently, Air Vice Marshall Charles Ohwo, recalled “with nostalgia, the moment they were enrolled into the Airforce about 38 years ago.”
He noted that, seeing the journey from then, he could not help but thank God, adding that many of them had gone unceremoniously from the service.
He said while the journey was not devoid of challenges, they are grateful to the officers who encouraged them, especially the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of the Air Staff.
He also thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Tinubu, and everyone who helped them succeed while in the service.
Those present at the event were former President of the Senate/Chairman, Senate Committee of Defence, Sen. Ahmed Lawan; House Committee on Air Force, Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum; Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; and Minister of State Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
Others were Chief of the Air Staff/chief host, Air Marshal Hasaan Abubakar; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas; Emir of Zazzau, HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Dr. Harkeem Baba-Ahmed; members of the Diplomatic Corps; and other senior government officials.
After the event, the Vice President proceeded on a condolence visit to the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, over the demise of his brother, pharmacist Mukhtar Lawal Ismail, who passed away recently.
Highlights of the occasion were a series of air displays and the presentation of prizes and awards to deserving officers.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Barcelona Beats Lyon 2-0 To Win The Women's Champions League. by naptu2(op): 7:49am On May 26, 2024
