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Qualify Super Eagles for AFCON, World Cup, Tinubu tasks NFF

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday tasked members of the Nigeria Football FederationNigeria Football Federation (NFF) to be serious about the business of qualifying the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup.Tinubu gave the advice at the 80th annual general assembly of the NFF held at Government House, Asaba, the Delta State capital.The President, who spoke through the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, said the country remains committed to the development of sports, particularly football.He observed that the NFF is the biggest platform where matters concerning football are discussed, as well as appraisals on previous performance and ways forward.He appreciated the enormous task of developing football in the country and urged members of the NFF to be deliberate in their pursuit of success, bearing in mind that a conducive atmosphere has been provided for the NFF.The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, asked football administrators in Nigeria to put the interest of the country first before any other consideration when making decisions concerning the game of football.The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, thanked the NFF for choosing Delta as the venue for the meeting, noting that the state is peaceful and Deltans are receptive to visitors.He said: “We know the role the round leather game plays in Nigeria; Nigeria is a football-loving country, so you are aware of the enormous burden on you all as the decision-makers for millions of Nigerians who love the game of football. READ ALSO: Former Super Eagles keeper, Dosu, escapes death in latest accident “Yes!

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Despite their inability to play in the last round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series following CAF’s decision to call off their game against Libya, the Super Eagles have moved up three places in the latest FIFA rankings.   In the October World ranking released, yesterday, by FIFA, the team moved to the 36th position from the previous 39th, gaining 1,503.29 points within the period under review.   The Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, on October 11, but the return leg of the tie scheduled for Benghazi, Libya on October 15 was called off following the Libyans’ alleged ill-treatment of the Nigerian delegation two days before the game.   African football governing body, CAF is expected to rule on the botched game this week. Nigeria’s new FIFA ranking also reflects on the Super Eagles’ position in Africa, as they are now the fourth-best team in the continent, up from last month’s sixth position.    Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt are the three leading teams in that order.  Argentina, France (second), and Spain (third) are still the leading teams in the world, followed by England (fourth), Brazil (fifth) and Belgium (sixth).
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