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Emmanuel Fernandez has shared his excitement after making his maiden appearance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

The Rangers defender replaced Semi Ajayi after the break in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran on Friday afternoon.

Fernandez was eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, having been born in London to Nigerian parents, but ultimately chose to represent Nigeria.

The 24-year-old has always dreamed of playing for the three-time African champions.

“It’s my home nation, it’s where my family is from, it’s where I am from. “It’s something that I have always wanted to happen,” the centre-back told Rangers TV.

Fernandez will be looking to make his second appearance for the Super Eagles when they take on Jordan in Antalya next week Tuesday.

Fernandez delighted to make Super Eagles debut

Abia Warriors earned a well‑deserved 1‑0 victory over Plateau United on Sunday in Jos, according to technical adviser Imama Amapakabo.

Taheer Abubakar’s lone goal secured the three points for Abia Warriors at the New Jos Stadium.

Amapakabo added that Plateau United were predictable throughout the match.

“Every victory is exciting because it’s been a while since we had a three-game winning streak. It’s an exciting feeling, as we needed to end the first round on a positive note,” Amapakabo remarked.

“Plateau United were too predictable because they were waiting for my team to make mistakes instead of trying to create something themselves,” he added.

The victory lifted Abia Warriors to second position on the league table with 33 points from 19 matches.

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African football legend, George Weah, has reacted to the Confederation of African Football, CAF’s decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final.

CAF had stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco.

The ruling was handed down by the CAF Appeal Board following a petition by Morocco.

According to the verdict, Senegal’s abandonment of the pitch during the chaotic final constituted a forfeit.

Consequently, the board nullified the original 1-0 result and awarded Morocco a 3-0 walkover win, declaring the host nation the new continental champions.

Reacting to the development, Weah, in a lengthy statement on Thursday, insisted that football matches must be decided on the pitch.

The former Liberian President also called on the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS, and other relevant authorities to move decisively so that “this travesty does not stand”.

“The subsequent decision by the CAF committee, taken after the match had already been concluded, should not override the authority exercised by the referee during the game,” Weah’s statement partly read.

“Football must be decided on the pitch, not re-decided after the final whistle.”

Meanwhile, Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, had slammed CAF for awarding Morocco the 2025 AFCON.

George Weah breaks silence on CAF stripping Senegal of AFCON title