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VOICE OF NIGERIA APOLOGIZES ON ERRONEOUS WAFCON RESULT PUBLICATION

The management of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has apologised to the Agency’s subscribers and the general public over the regrettable publication on its website on the night of Saturday, 26th July 2025, regarding the results of Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Final between Nigeria and Morocco.

The Director General of VON, Jibrin Baba Ndace in a statement said the erroneous report, which prematurely and falsely announced a Nigerian loss before the conclusion of the match, was both inaccurate and deeply unfortunate.

He emphasised that Voice of Nigeria aligns with the historic moment, as Super Falcons mounted a courageous comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2, securing a record-extending tenth WAFCON title and affirming their place at the pinnacle of African women’s football .

While initial reviews pointed to an internal lapse, we are also investigating the possibility of a security breach or identity theft through hacking, which may have contributed to this disturbing development, Ndace stated.

The DG further stressed that apart from ongoing internal reforms, VON has also undertaken strategic staff redeployments to enhance accountability, build resilience, and boost editorial efficiency across its platforms.

Source:
https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1949502812968153093

The erroneous publication below by Samuel Chimezie Isaiah.

I can bet my balls that the Journalist is an Obidient.

This should not be taken lightly. Every fake news peddler should face the music. They are digital terrorists.

[quote author=chopnaira post=136253038][/quote]No wonder

Na them……They never wanted the ladies to win to score some cheap political goals but God disappointed the enemies.

Terrible, maybe they had a technical glitch like a fraudulent election result in one particular country, spits!

#Back to Bourdillon

Very expensive mistake.

Concluding results based on Half Time scores.

What the actual fvck. These guys be always looking for bad news. Dem agbotikuyo gang.

An apology is not enough. The entire chain of command behind such a blatant attempt to score cheap points and misinform the public, needs to be fired!

Ipob

Lets forget about the error for a min

Where did they get that Morocco celebration group picture?

opamoses1:
VOICE OF NIGERIA APOLOGIZES ON ERRONEOUS WAFCON RESULT PUBLICATION



Source:
https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1949502812968153093

It's just a test-run of how 2027 election results would be announced...just be watching

Hahaha 😂.
Very unprofessional. Even if he was in a hurry to break the story. He should have just typed and waited, then hit publish at full time.

On a second thought, maybe they were hacked?🤔
I just read the piece and it says Nigeria were defending champions. How can a journalist for such reputable organization make that mistake, when everyone knows South Africa were the last winners

Everything negative happening under this government is a reflection of what it is all about

Very unprofessional from them. Why was he in a hurry to post that thing. He is even a Nigerian and a Nigerian page at that matter. So they are after the downfall of the country

We know them. Carrier if bad news. Yeye people.

Shame!

Ibrahimcoomasie:
I can bet my balls that the Journalist is an Obidient.

See them. One of the accounts operated by Reno Omokri.

Kemi Badenoch has been talking against Nigeria but no one has said she's Tinubu supporter or made it about her tribe.

An apology is not enough. I don't know why they're putting Nigeria's enemies in places like VON. The guy is a pure anti-Nigeria because I don't see reason why a Pro-Nigeria will be hurried to write such an article, published it while match is still ongoing.

This may not be palatable but I can tell you for fact that Yorubas and Igbos can never be one in this country. With the level of hatred these guys continue to show to Tinubu not minding if he does something good or not, we can't be one. It is even better we go out separate ways.

jmoore:
See them. One of the accounts operated by Reno Omokri.

Kemi Badenoch has been talking against Nigeria but no one has said she's Tinubu supporter or made it about her tribe.

No mind them. Hypocrisy is their lifestyle.

If Kemi Badenoch was Igbo, they will say Nnamdi Kanu is her brother.

Apology not accepted... U can't blame dis mistake on hacking... U can't cover a lie with another lie.... Shey dis people think say we o get sense or wetin?

Ibrahimcoomasie:
I can bet my balls that the Journalist is an Obidient.

So VON is now owned by Obident not federal government again, please you people should stop this propagandas because it won't help this country, how can a so called journalist wrote a football news when the match has not ended. This is called a fake news written by a fake journalist, so stop calling Obident.

Ibrahimcoomasie:
I can bet my balls that the Journalist is an Obidient.

You are right. They are not always happy whenever good things happen to Nigeria

Amudeneogu:
So VON is now owned by Obident not federal government again, please you people should stop this propagandas because it won't help this country, how can a so called journalist wrote a football news when the match has not ended. This is called a fake news written by a fake journalist, so stop calling Obident.

Its a shame. The guy is a core obedient.

10 more characters kii nairaland.

Natbrowny:
Lets forget about the error for a min

Where did they get that Morocco celebration group picture?

They made the screenshots from a TikTok video. Morocco players celebrated like that after the semi-final victory. If you check CAF page, it should still be there..

The way Morocco players celebrated after semi-final ehh, you’ll think they won the World Cup..

The journalist clearly knows what he was doing. The misleading was intentional