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‘France Is Much Tougher’ — Super Eagles Midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi Opens Up On Difficult Transfer
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has admitted that his move from Belgium to France proved far more challenging than he anticipated, describing French football as significantly more intense and demanding.
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The former Flying Eagles star opened up on his struggles since making the switch during the winter transfer window, revealing that adapting to the pace and physical demands of French football has not been easy.
“France is much tougher,” Nnadi admitted.
According to the midfielder, the difference between the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and Ligue 1 became obvious almost immediately after his arrival.
“The intensity and speed are on another level,” he explained.
Nnadi also revealed that he would have preferred more game time following his transfer, especially after earning his Super Eagles debut before the Africa Cup of Nations.
“I would have loved to play more matches,” he said.
Despite the challenges, the Nigerian youngster insists he remains focused on improving and proving himself ahead of the new season.
“I’m working hard every day to get better,” he added.
The midfielder believes the difficult period will ultimately help him grow both mentally and technically as he continues his development in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
Nnadi remains one of Nigeria’s promising young talents and hopes to build on his Super Eagles breakthrough by establishing himself at club level.
For the midfielder, the message is clear.
The move has been difficult.
The learning curve has been steep.
But he remains determined to overcome the challenges and emerge stronger.
Because success at the highest level often requires adapting to tougher environments and embracing the struggle that comes with growth.
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Weightlifting Federation’s Technical Director Sefiya Onubaye Reveals Advantages Of Team Nigeria’s ‘Final Camping’ In Aberdeen
The technical director of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Sefiya Onubaye has reeled out many advantages of what he described as a very good step by the country in arranging a ‘final training camp’ ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sports247 reports that Onubaye was full of excitement and awe when he touched down with the first batch of Nigeria’s weightlifters for this year’s Games and disclosed that they would immediately commence training in Aberdeen.
Onubaye added that facilities seen at the country’s final training base in Aberdeen were top-notch, which he believes will enhance the lifters’ abilities, as they intensify preparations for the Games in Glasgow, which are scheduled to hold from July 23rd to August 2nd.
The first batch of weightlifters who arrived along with Onubaye in Aberdeen on Saturday morning comprised Didih Onome (women’s 53kg), Rafiat Lawal (women’s 58kg), Osijo Taiwo (women’s 86kg), Favour Agboro (men’s 65kg) and Edidiong Umoafia Joseph (men’s 71kg).
They will be joined early this week by Ruth Nyong Asuquo (women’s 48kg), Ruth Ayodele (women’s 63kg), Islamiyat Yusuf (women’s 69kg), Opadeji Adedapo (men’s 79kg) and NWF’s head coach Luke Ibe, to complete the contingent of nine lifters and two tacticians.
Onubaye disclosed further that the weightlifters had all concluded the first phase of their preparations on July 1st, and they are now determined to fine-tune their build-up in Aberdeen, where he promised they will not waste any time in adapting to the new environment and equipment.
The technical buff added in an interview with NWF Media, “We thank God for bringing us safely to Aberdeen. The athletes are in good spirits and we will begin training almost immediately. This final camping phase is very important.
“It gives our lifters the opportunity to get used to the equipment and training conditions they will compete with at the Commonwealth Games. Our focus is to ensure that every athlete is fully prepared and ready to perform at their best.”
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—At 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mary Yetunde Barek, has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), after officers allegedly discovered 13kg of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels hidden among food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The suspect who works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom was arrested at the departure hall of terminal 2 of the Lagos airport while attempting to board a Virgin Atlantic airline flight to London on Sunday 28th June 2026. A thorough search of her bags resulted in the discovery of 31 big wraps of cocaine which were packaged to appear like plantain hands, weighing a total of 13 kilograms. In her statement, the elderly woman admitted full ownership of the recovered cocaine exhibits.
Meanwhile, a sting operation in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday 29th June 2026 has resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old PhD student at the University of Putra, Malaysia, Nwabueze Felix Onyeka over the seizure of 5.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in walls of nine cartons of Orijin bitters, a consignment that was part of a consolidated cargo heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The arrest of Nwabueze in Anambra state followed the interception of 36 parcels of cocaine, with a gross weight of 5.80 kilograms, concealed within the walls of the herbal drink cartons. Four suspects initially arrested in parts of Lagos during investigations include: the cargo agent, Alalade Taiwo Azeez; the driver who conveyed the consignment to the cargo agent, Ndem Ogbonna Kelechi; a trader at ASPANDA market, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos who handed over the consignment to the driver for delivery to the cargo agent, Okeke Tochukwu Chimezie and an accomplice who supplied the cartons of Origin bitters used in concealing the cocaine, Igwilo Chidi Henry. The efforts eventually paid off, leading to the unmasking of Nwabueze hiding in his village Aziora, Ozubulu, Anambra state as the leader of the syndicate.
In Taraba, NDLEA operatives acting on credible intelligence on Saturday 4th July arrested a suspect, Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke, 30, with 43,980 capsules of Tramadol concealed inside two vehicle fuel tanks along Zaki-biam road Wukari Local Government Area of the state, while coming from Onitsha, Anambra state.
Two suspects: Boniface Agu, 65, and Monday Nwaeze, 50, were arrested in possession of 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine by NDLEA officers on Thursday 2nd July during a raid operation at Gwantu, Gwantu LGA Kaduna state, while a 65-year-old suspect Francis Ifara Eja was nabbed with 231.7kg skunk at Ikwo, Ebonyi state on Saturday 4th July. Similarly, a 75-year-old grandpa Alhaji Babani was arrested in possession of 15kg skunk at Kurgwi, Qua’anpan LGA, Plateau state on Friday 3rd July.
In Gombe, NDLEA operatives acting on credible intelligence on Wednesday 1st July arrested the duo of Dahiru Mohammed, 65, and Isiya Lawan, 36, at Kuri village, Yamaltu- Deba LGA, where they were found with 587 blocks of cannabis sativa, weighing 556 kilograms.
With the same level of dedication, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities in schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Girls Secondary School, Abagana, Anambra; Government Technical College, Obe, Enugu; Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu Ode, Ogun state; and FCE Staff Demonstration School, Kabuga, Kano state, among others.
While commending the officers and men of MMIA, Taraba, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Plateau, and Gombe Commands for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) noted their drug supply reduction efforts balanced with WADA sensitization activities while he charged them and their compatriots across the country to continue to raise the operational bar.
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