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44 — Vanguard, MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 CAF threatens action over illegal broadcast of AFCON CONFEDERATION of African Football are considering legal action against a Saudi Arabian pirate channel for the illegal broadcast of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. All of the 36 matches were said to have been broadcast on the rogue channel called beoutQ. The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) issued a hardhitting statement saying it would be joining forces with FIFA, UEFA, the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A to combat the rogue channel, called beoutQ. CAF spoke out as the tournament reached the quarterfinals stage and there was no sign of a let up in the illegal transmission on beoutQ via the Riyadh-based satellite, Arabsat. Qatar-based beIN Sports owns exclusive rights to show the month-long tournament across the Middle East and North Africa Awaziem thriving in unfamiliar waters for Nigeria •Awaziem Omeruo sees brighter future for Super Eagles SUPER Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo said the future was bright for the national team because of the many young talents in the squad. Omeruo, John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa are the only players in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad currently in Egypt. And according to Omeruo, with a good technical crew the team will surpass all expectations in a matter of two or three years. “Nigeria have had some good players who are older now. But now we have talents that in the next two to three years will become great players. “But I think we have a solid technical crew that are solid and can go extra miles to get us everything we need to know about our opponents even before we face them which is an advantage to us,” Omeruo said before the Eagles took on Algeria in yesterday’s semi-final against Algeria. (MENA) region. However, Saudi Arabia has been pirating the Doha-based channel on an industrial scale for nearly two years ever since it launched a diplomatic and trade boycott of Qatar, under which the sale of beIN’s decoder boxes were banned in the desert kingdom. During that time the crown jewels of sport – from the FIFA World Cup to the Premier League, Formula One and Wimbledon – have been illegally broadcast, something beIN Sports has been powerless to stop. •Omeruo THE injury to Shehu Abdullahi in Nigeria’s first match against Burundi after just 20 minutes offered Chidozie Awaziem a rare opportunity to shine. The 22 year old currently playing in the Turkish top tier with Çaykur Rizespor on loan from FC Porto, naturally a right back was thrown into the deep end to hold forte at right back. Abdullahi failed to recover in time and Awaziem has been called upon to continue in the role, and hasn’t put a foot wrong, playing in every game as Nigeria weaved through to the semi-finals of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019. And the defender has admitted he feels comfortable playing in the role. “I don’t think it has been hard for me because as a player you have to be ready when called upon. I was happy to get some playing time. I am here to serve •Pinnick the nation and in whichever capacity or position the coach wants me to be in, I am ready,” Awaziem told Cafonline.com. The defender was just 16 years when Nigeria last won the title and he is playing in his first AFCON having thrived in his loan spell in Turkey enough to convince head coach Gernot Rohr to hand him a call up to the national team. The five games he has played at the AFCON have pushed his number of caps to 11 and the best thing for him, is to cap this memorable year with a winner’s medal around his neck. “We feel so wonderful to be in the semis. We fought hard for this and everyone gave there all. We were not in the last two AFCONs and winning this will be our best way to pay Nigerians back for missing,” Awaziem further stated. Nigeria unconcerned about Akpeyi’s stats at Kaizer Chiefs — Okocha AFRICAN legend Jay-Jay Okocha believes Nigerians are not bothered by how good or bad goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi is doing in South Africa. The Kaizer Chiefs stopper went from a back-up keeper at Amakhosi to being the Super Eagles No.1 at Afcon 2019, and Okocha is impressed with his countryman’s performance so far. “We are not bothered by how well he is doing in South Africa, but we are happy that he is here because the South African league (PSL) is one of the best in Africa, if not the best,” Okocha told the South African media. The former Paris Saint- Germain dribbling wizard claims the entire Nigerian nation is happy with the platform the PSL provided for Akpeyi. He feels the Amakhosi shot-stopper is improving game by game, although he admits playing for the national team is different. •Akpeyi Tit bits! Tit bits!! Tit bits!!! Expensive sh*t My people say when a chicken gets to a strange land, it first stands on one leg until it gets used to the environment. So it has been with me on every trip I make outside Nigeria. Trips to north Africa have always been quite challenging because of the differences in culture especially food. My first visit to Tunisia in 1994 for the same Africa Cup of Nations was tortuous as I couldn’t eat their popular delicacy, the couscous. Till today I don’t know the ingredients used for making it. As a result then I had to resort to eating chips and chicken until I found out where they sell rice. Initially the people even couldn’t understand what rice meant until someone helped me out that they know it as ritz. Even getting them to know what I meant by chicken was also difficult until I knew it was poulet, another word for poultry in French. So I arrived Cairo for the 32 edition of the Nations Cup, I knew I would face the same problem of food. I didn’t wait for anybody to tell me to restrict my self to the same chicken and chips and rice and chicken. However, my experience here was made worse by my decision to eat their dry bread sometimes. It didn’t take me long to know I have done myself in when I stayed two days without going to toilet. My resort to drinking plenty water and eating bananas only helped me stool a little with the faeces coming out in little pellets like that of a goat. It became a worry to my colleagues and I started looking for where to eat Nigerian delicacies. We eventually saw but it came at a huge cost, over 10 times the cost back home. One of the Nigerian women defended the high cost this way: “Before we bring the ingredients here, we pay huge sums to the Customs here and in Nigeria”. I was relieved when a day my tummy received the food it was used to, it started rumbling and I felt like doing the big one for the first time. Since then, I spend much eating Nigerian food so I can be comfortable inside. Win souls and go to jail Egypt does not mince word letting anyone know it is an Islamic state. No wonder it prefers to be called Arab Republic of Egypt. I learnt that about 20 million Egyptians are Christians but they are never recognised by the government. No Egyptian Christians, Nigerians inclusive, are out about 30,000. Close to where we stay are two Churches run by Nigerians but they are forbidden to make ‘noise’ or evangelize. A Borno-born pastor of the Mountain of Fire ministry named Suleiman disclosed that they are not allowed to open their doors or windows whether service is on or not. Another taboo for them is evangelizing to win souls. They must never attempt to preach to any Muslim Egyptian, the penalty carries a jail term or death. They preach only to Christians in Christian communities but mostly to Nigerians. If one is looking for a Church to attend as a visitor, you may search forever except someone takes you there because billboards, banners, stickers or flyers are forbidden. Buhari’s analogue govt The British are known to be very conservative hence they have refused to join in the best way of doing things. They have refused to join in the modern day measurements based on the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, IUPAC system. That is why they still measure temperature in Fahrenheit instead of Centigrade. Their volume is still in gallon instead of litre. They still drive right hand steering wheel cars and drive on the left side of the road instead of the right. Our President, Muhammadu Buhari, as far as I am concerned, is more conservative than the British. That conservatism is what he has brought into governance and hence we are moving at a speed slower than that of a snail. For those still expecting him to ‘run’ in this second term, they will be disappointed. I was shocked when I got to Egypt to find out that we have an analogue ambassador, Prof Dandatti Abdulkadir who definitely must be in his early or late 80s and a grandfather. The Dr Rafiu Ladipo faction of the football supporters club had gone on a courtesy visit to the Embassy. When they presented him with a regalia of the club, he told them he would not wear it that day as if there is a special day to wear such a regalia, which the supporters wanted him to wear just for a photo shot. As Dr Ladipo, who, wanting to impress the ambassador, started reeling out names of those who support them, the ambassador cut in when he mentioned Dangote and said he knew the Dangote family when the multi billionaire was still a young boy. When he now said he was an athlete as a young school boy and that “I used to participate in the 880 yards and represented Northern Nigeria”, I knew he was not operating on the same frequency as a modern day administrator would and therefore, would slow down the business of governance like his boss and president is doing back home. Sanwo-Olu’s unfriendly govt One thing I have noticed here is that government thinks more about caring for the people than exploiting them. In Egypt, strident traffic laws which are more punitive and a source of revenue for the government is not their priority. They have provided motorable roads, some of which are 12 lanes linking the entire Cairo city reputed to be the largest in Africa. The citizens are not emasculated with ordinary traffic laws which make them forfeit their vehicles to government to be crushed. There is no law on seat belt or no-smoking or making phone calls while driving. There are no traffic officials in the mould of LASTMA who hide on street corners to arrest motorists they will end up extorting money from. Yet the traffic flows even though there are more cars on their roads than ours. It is only an unfriendly government like that of Sanwo-Olu’s in Lagos that will get into office and the first concern is making laws to punish citizens and impound their cars. The people expected to see a government with a human face and not one that will give them stone in place of bread.
Vanguard, MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 — 45 Senegal qualify for first AFCON final in 17 years •Pip Tunisia 1-0 SENEGAL reached their second Africa Cup of Nations final with an extra-time victory over Tunisia. Both sides had penalties saved in normal time before Tunisia defender Dylan Bronn inadvertently headed the only goal of the game into his own net. Mouez Hassen tipped Sadio Mane’s free-kick onto Bronn’s head as Senegal - who face Algeria or Nigeria - moved a step closer to their first Afcon title. Tunisia had a late penalty award overturned by VAR. The best opportunity came in the 72nd minute when Sassi’s shot FORMER Super Eagles captain and coach Christian Chukwu has thanked billionaire businessman Femi Otedola for helping foot his medical bills in a London hospital. Chukwu returned to the country on Friday, after nearly two months in London, where he underwent treatment and surgery at Wellington Hospital. Chukwu, first Nigerian to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy, when he captained the national team to win the 1980 edition on home soil, said his medical condition was in a complicated state before the intervention of Otedola, who spent a total of N36,635,000 on his treatment, travel and accommodation expenses. “Otedola has made me, I can play football again,” Chukwu said jokingly when he paid the oil mogul a visit in Lagos on Friday. “If you saw me before I left for London, you won’t believe I’ll be was blocked by Koulibaly’s arms, the ref pointing to the spot. Sassi stepped over and took a tame shot that was easily saved by Amigo Gomes. On the other end five minutes later, it was Senegal’s turn when substitute Ismaila Sarr was brought down but Saivet’s effort was saved by a full stretched Mouez. With no winner in regulation time, the match went to the full length and it was Senegal who would make the most of their luck after 100 minutes of football. Skipper Cheikou Kouyate’s freekick from the right bounced on Bronn’s header with keeper Mouez off his line. AFCON 2019 Nigeria crashes out! •Its Algeria vs Senegal for final •Nigeria vs Tunisia(3rd place) A last minute goal from Riyad Mahrez fired Algeria to reach the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Nigeria 2-1 at Cairo International Stadium last night. Eagles seemed to show their Algerian foes much respect, allowing the Desert Foxes to set up final showdown with Senegal while Eagles play Tunisia in the classification match. And on the account of 90 minutes, the Algerians were the most compact and determined team and deserved their victory against a Nigerian side, who seemed to lose their rhythm on the night. On eight minutes, Nigeria should have been a goal down after Belaili brought the ball down brilliantly, before sending in a delightful cross which Bounedjah somehow bundled wide. The Algerians dominated possession and they should have notched the opener on 30 minutes, when Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah, who had missed a fair few chances in this tournament, made a harsh of another begging chance as Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo totally misread the long ball, and Bounedjah nipped in to go one-onone with goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi,i, who stopped the ball from drifting into the net The Algerian attacking duo of Belaili & Bounedjah looked sharp as they applied pressure on the Nigeria defence Algerian never allowed Eagles to play their football . n 36 minutes, Nigeria obviously feel they need to give Baghdad Not relenting in attacking Nigeria, Algeria deservedly got the opener five minutes from half time as Troost Ekong, who put Eagles into the semifinal, scored an own goall, It was Riyah Mahrez with some trickery down the right, whose cross was deflected off Collins and then bounced off the chest of Troost-Ekong into his own goal.. Eagles were unable to score as the first half ended with Algeria 1-0 up. On resumption of the second half, the Desert Foxes started the brighter of both sides in the initial minutes, as they played in a composed and confident manner while Nigeria seemed to play with a degree of After God, it’s Otedola in my life, says Chukwu here talking to you. I think I won’t be making a mistake if I say after God, it’s Otedola in my life. “I had many complications and I couldn’t walk. When I heard Otedola brought out money for my treatment, I marvelled because in my circle, we didn’t know him before then. We have people with us but maybe they forgot or it’s not in their character (to help). “I don’t know how to thank Otedola enough, God bless him.” Chukwu’s wife, Lilian, who was with him alongside his daughter and sister throughout the duration of treatment in London, also thanked Otedola for coming to their aid. “God used him to bring my husband back to life. He (Otedola) will never lack,” Lilian stated. Philip Akinola, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Zenon Petroleum and Gas Company, who represented Otedola on the occasion, expressed delight at seeing Chukwu back on his feet tension and lacked a touch of self belief. On 52 minutes, not wanting to be pushed aside, Alex Iwobi was brought down by Baghdad Bounedjah, who was given a yellow card.. The resulting freekick was wasted but in dramatic fashion, Nigeria were awarded a penalty on 72 minutes after Aissa Mandi was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box off a shot by Petyer Etebo. Odion Ighalo stepped up to take the penalty and sent it into the net. The goal by Ighalo provoked Algerian fans to start throwing plastic bottles and objects at Egyptian fans for again. “I’m happy to see him radiant again, unlike when I visited him in Enugu. He walked from the ground floor to his room on the second floor of his hotel, supporting Eagles. Algeria players looked tired and tried to keep the Super Eagles at bay, relying on Mahrez and Belaili’s speed in counter attacks. Ismail Bennacer could have given Algeria the lead two minutes into stoppage time but his shot kissed the crossbar. And it was Mahrez who won the match for Les Fennecs four minutes after the full time mark when his free kick was perfectly placed over the wall and into the net to lead Les Fennecs to the final for the second time in their history and the first since1990. We're confident of winning the trophy — Mahrez After leading his side to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria last night, Algerian captain Ryad Mahrez has said his side's target is AFCON trophy. Algeria will clash with Senegal on Friday in the final of the 2019 AFCON. Marhez said, “we have been good all through, scored 12 goals and conceded 2. Beating Nigeria will give us the confidence to go all the way.” He observed that Senegal is a good team, and added that, “we played them in the group stage but we are confident we can win the trophy.” My players thought the game will go into extra time — Rohr The players were playing believing that the game might go into extra time. We scored an own goal, which was unfortunate. We fought back got a penalty but we conceded in the last minute. Last time we scored late against South Africa, but today we lost to a late goal. when he got to Lagos. That’s the joy of Otedola,” he said. “This is a challenge to others. It’s a typical example of taking care of people while they are alive.” L-R; Wife of the former Super Eagle Captain/Coach, Mrs. Lilian Chukwu; her husband, Mr. Christian Chukwu; and the Acting Chief Operating Officer, Zenon Oil, Mr. Phillip Akinola, during the return of former Super Eagle Captain/Coach from UK on medical trip sponsored by Mr. Femi Otedola held in Lagos…. yesterday SUNDAY ADIGUN Liverpool place £15 m tag on Awoniyi Liverpool have put a huge £15 m price tag on their Nigerian import, Taiwo Awonuyi who spent the whole of last season with Belgian side KAA Gent. The Reds have conducted little business so far this summer, with the arrival of Sepp van den Berg due to be followed by Harvey Elliott, while Rafa Camacho joined Sporting CP for £7 million. A host of other players are likely to depart to follow Camacho and loanees Marko Grujic and Sheyi Ojo. One of those is Awoniyi, who moved to Liverpool from the Imperial Soccer Academy for £400,000 in 2015, but has not made his debut due to work permit issues. Instead, the youngster has spent his entire time on the Reds’ books out on loan, at FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, KAA Gent and two spells with Royal Excel Mouscron. Another loan this summer is possible, but there is mounting interest in a permanent deal for Awoniyi, who was left out of Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. WIMBLEDON OPEN FINAL Djokovic beats Federer in final-set tie-break thriller •Djokivic NOVAK Djokovic saved two championship points to retain his Wimbledon title with a thrilling final-set tie-break win over Roger Federer. On a Centre Court, with an atmosphere that felt at times more akin to football than tennis, Djokovic won 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7- 4) 4-6 13-12 (7-3). The Serbian world number one has now won 16 Grand Slam titles. The clock hit four hours 57 minutes when Federer scooped a shot high to hand Djokovic victory. “It’s quite unreal,” Djokovic said after winning his fifth Wimbledon title. Federer, who at 37 was chasing a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, added: “It was a great match, it was long, it had everything. Novak, congratulations, man, that was crazy.”
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