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Eric Chelle Hails Super Eagles in Strong Victory Praise

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5 months ago

May 27, 2026

Éric Chelle praises Super Eagles after their 2-0 Unity Cup semi-final win over Zimbabwe, highlighting discipline and strong preparation

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players following their 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup semi-final played at The Valley on Tuesday night, describing the performance as a reward for intense preparation and discipline.

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Super Eagles secured a confident win over the Warriors of Zimbabwe, with Millwall winger Femi Azeez scoring both goals to seal Nigeria’s place in the final of the competition.

Chelle said the result reflected the commitment shown by his squad in training, noting the demanding build-up to the encounter.

“This game was good. The players worked a lot during the two days — two training sessions of three hours each — so they worked a lot and deserved this victory,” Chelle stated after the match.

The Super Eagles Unity Cup victory was further underlined by the team’s structured performance, with the coach expressing satisfaction at both the result and the effort displayed on the pitch.

Chelle also acknowledged the quality of the opposition, commending Zimbabwe for their competitiveness despite the defeat.

“Zimbabwe is a good team with strong players and they played well to win this game. I am happy for them. Congratulations to the players,” he added.

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The result continues to build momentum for the Super Eagles as they progress in the tournament, with confidence expected to rise ahead of the final.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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7 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.