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NPFL: We will end Insurance’s unbeaten run — Plateau United coach, Ikechukwu

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Plateau United’s head coach has boasted that the Peace Boys will end Bendel Insurance’s unbeaten streak when both teams clash this weekend.

Bendel Insurance is the only team yet to taste defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season.

Monday Odigie’s side enjoyed a five-point lead at the top of Group A table.

Ikechukwu is, however, confident his side will inflict the first defeat on the Benin Arsenals.

“It’s 100% possible to take revenge on Bendel Insurance. Last season Rivers United were 14 games unbeaten coming to Plateau United but we beat them. So, that one is not a problem,” Ikechukwu told reporters

The most important thing is to psyche the team up but we will beat Insurance on Sunday.”

Plateau United lost 3-2 to Shooting Stars in Ibadan on Wednesday.

Insurance was held to 1-1 draw by Akwa United on the same day.

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LA 2028 Olympic Qualifiers: Toni Payne, Uchenna Kanu Hit Braces as Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0, Advance 7-0 on Aggregate

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a commanding performance to defeat Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying encounter on Tuesday, completing an emphatic 7-0 aggregate victory to advance to the next round.

Sports247 reports that Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu were the standout performers, scoring twice each, while Christy Ucheibe added another goal as Nigeria demonstrated their attacking quality against the visitors.

The victory followed the Super Falcons’ 2-0 first-leg triumph at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, giving Nigeria a comfortable advantage heading into the decisive encounter.

Despite entering the match with a two-goal cushion, the Super Falcons approached the second leg determined to extend their advantage rather than simply defend their first-leg result.

Their persistence eventually paid off in the 41st minute when Toni Payne broke the deadlock, putting Nigeria ahead and increasing their aggregate lead to 3-0.

The opening goal ensured that the Nigerian side entered the interval in a commanding position, leaving Comoros with an increasingly difficult task.

The Super Falcons returned for the second half with renewed attacking determination, producing four additional goals to complete an impressive victory.

Uchenna Kanu doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 57th minute before Payne completed her brace six minutes later, making it 3-0 on the day. Kanu then grabbed her second goal in the 67th minute, extending Nigeria’s advantage to four goals.

Christy Ucheibe completed the scoring in the 71st minute, putting the finishing touch on a dominant performance that underlined Nigeria’s superiority across both legs.

The five-goal victory also ensured that the Super Falcons finished the two-legged contest without conceding, recording consecutive clean sheets against Comoros. The result represented a successful outing for interim head coach Austin Eguavoen, who had emphasised the importance of winning rather than relying on Nigeria’s first-leg advantage.

Speaking before the encounter, Eguavoen stressed that maintaining the team’s structure remained his priority, although he welcomed the possibility of scoring more goals. His players responded with an impressive attacking display, scoring five times while maintaining their defensive discipline.

Kanu also delivered on her pre-match ambition after expressing confidence in the squad’s ability to secure another convincing victory.

With Comoros eliminated 7-0 on aggregate, Nigeria will now turn their attention to Morocco in the next round of the qualification campaign.

The upcoming encounter represents another important challenge as the Super Falcons continue their pursuit of a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

For Nigeria, the comprehensive victory provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the tougher assignments expected in subsequent rounds.

Five goals, two braces, two clean sheets and a 7-0 aggregate triumph — the Super Falcons have delivered a strong statement of intent as their Olympic qualification journey continues.

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The Stage Is Set, Nairobi Is Ready! Africa’s Business and Sports Power Players Converge for YORA Summit 2026

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The stage is set, the atmosphere is electric, and Nairobi is ready as Africa’s business leaders, investors, innovators and sports industry stakeholders converge for the highly anticipated Year of Return Africa (YORA) Summit & Expo 2026.

The two-day continental gathering, scheduled for October 13–14 at Broadwalk Mall, Westlands, Nairobi, brings together influential personalities committed to unlocking Africa’s entrepreneurial potential, strengthening international partnerships and transforming promising ideas into sustainable enterprises.

Under the theme “Fueling the Future: Unlocking Africa’s Entrepreneurial Potential,” the summit will explore investment, technology, entrepreneurship, creative industries, media, entertainment and the growing commercial opportunities within African sport.

Among the distinguished speakers are David Mullings, Chairman and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital; Sudi Wandabusi, Board Chairman of the Kenya Film Commission; Charles Ellison, Founder of B|E Strategy; and Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, Chairman of Emmppek Group.

Adding a strong Nigerian presence to the sports business conversations is Jide-Ojo Jide Olusola, Founder and CEO of 247SportsNetwork Limited, publishers of Sports247.ng, and Media Aide to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka.

With over three decades of media experience, Jide-Ojo is expected to contribute valuable perspectives during the October 14 sports business segment, particularly on transforming African sporting talent into sustainable media properties, commercial opportunities and investment-driven enterprises.

The discussions will examine how African sports organisations can move beyond talent discovery towards ownership of leagues, broadcasting rights, digital platforms, sponsorship assets and intellectual property.

For Nairobi, the summit reinforces the city’s position as a destination for continental business engagement, while providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to forge meaningful connections.

Following the Nairobi programme, YORA activities are scheduled to continue in Kilifi, Kenya, from October 16–17.

As the summit opens, one message resonates across the continent: Africa must not only produce world-class talent but also build and own the businesses that transform that talent into lasting prosperity.

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