The last qualifiers for the January African Cup of Nations finals competition were held during this international break, completing the roster of the 24 countries that will go to Ivory Coast. Several players who are based in France are expected to compete.

 The top two nations following a home-and-away round-robin format qualified for the 2024 finals. The last stage of qualification saw the 48 remaining teams divided into 12 groups of four teams. The 24 nations who advanced to the finals are:

• Nigeria
• Guinea-Bissau
• Burkina Faso
• South Africa
• Cameroon
• Namibia
• Egypt
• Guinea
• Ghana
• Angola
• Algeria
• Tanzania
• Gambia
• Mali
• Zambia
• DR Congo,
• Ivory Coast
• Mauritania
• Tunisia
• Equatorial Guinea
• Africa
• Morocco
• Senegal

The finals will take place between January 13 and February 11th, 2024, so players like goalkeeper Andre Onana of Manchester United, striker Victor Osimhen of Napoli, and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah will miss out due to the tournament's timing. Gabon were perhaps the most disappointed of all the nations to miss out, even without Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Comoros, was the surprise package of the previous tournament in Cameroon.

After scoring a hat-trick in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen overtook former Super Eagles forwards Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's goalscoring rankings. After scoring in the first half to tie Obafemi Martins' 18 goals for Nigeria, Victor Osimhen subsequently tied Ikechukwu Uche's 19 goals in the second half by converting a penalty.

The score after the game was 6-0. The game's opening goal was scored by Osimhen in the 14th minute, and the first half ended with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman and Osimhen. After the game resumed, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi added a third goal with an acrobatic kick, and Nigeria erupted with a barrage of goals. Osimhen gained and successfully executed a penalty after some wonderful interchangeable play, and replacement Samuel Chukwueze then assisted Osimhen to complete his hat-trick. Victor Boniface then assisted Chukwueze on his goal in the last seconds to seal the match.

As a result of his hat-trick, Victor Osimhen overtakes Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche on Nigeria's list of top scorers. Nigeria 6-0. Victor Osimhen scores three goals in Sao Tome to overtake Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's scoring rankings. After scoring a hat-trick in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen overtook former Super Eagles forwards Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's goalscoring rankings.

After scoring in the first half to tie Obafemi Martins' 18 goals for Nigeria, Victor Osimhen subsequently tied Ikechukwu Uche's 19 goals in the second half by converting a penalty. The score after the game was 6-0. The game's opening goal was scored by Osimhen in the 14th minute, and the first half ended with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman and Osimhen. After the game resumed, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi added a third goal with an acrobatic kick, and Nigeria erupted with a barrage of goals. Osimhen gained and successfully executed a penalty after some wonderful interchangeable play, and replacement Samuel Chukwueze then assisted Osimhen to complete his hat-trick. Victor Boniface then assisted Chukwueze on his goal in the last seconds to seal the match.

Flights to the US, the UK, and other countries are approved by United Nigeria.

One of the top airlines in the nation, United Nigeria Airlines, has been given permission to operate foreign flights. The airline would conduct international flights to the United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the approval of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

The approval was given in accordance with the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and each of the countries, according to a letter from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development dated September 8, 2023, signed by the Director, Air Transport Management, Mr. H.T. Ejiburu, on behalf of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo.

"I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 2, 2023, on the above subject and convey the Honourable Minister's approval for Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited to operate international flight operations to the following countries and cities: Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy (Rome), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Dubai), United Kingdom (London), United States of America (USA) (Houston), and Ireland (Dubl).

According to the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the six nations indicated, Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited has been designated.As a result, the airline is thus instructed to get in touch with the civil aviation authorities of the aforementioned nations to get the necessary paperwork before beginning planned flight operations. However, you must adhere to Nigerian laws. Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig. CARs (2023) Part 18.5.1.1 A-C by taking further steps to liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in fulfilling the requirements if necessary.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has celebrated his first 100 days in office, and APC leader in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje, has congratulated him on the occasion. "It gives me great pleasure to congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on completing his first 100 days in office. Despite the difficulty of the work, he has jumped right in and displayed courage by tackling it head-on.

Since he requested the position and is more than prepared to perform, Mr. President said we shouldn't feel sorry for him. We won't feel sorry for him as he works, but we should cheer him on when he makes progress. President Tinubu has demonstrated the strength of character necessary to abolish the nation's long-standing subsidy system in under 100 days. He has also shown energy and attempts to strengthen the country's finances and draw in investors. Everyone who looked at his policymakers would notice a skillful blending of youth and experience with professionalism that cut across racial and religious boundaries.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party has been proclaimed the victor of the Kogi Central Senatorial election that took place in February by the Kogi State Election Petitions Tribunal. Additionally, it rendered Senator Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress illegitimate. Sen. Ohere's results were inflated at nine polling places in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area, according to the unanimous decision of the three-person tribunal's chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako.

In addition, three more polling units in the same LGA that were intended for Natasha's results were left out by the Independent National Electoral Commission. After making the appropriate adjustments, the court proclaimed Natasha the election's victor with 54,074 votes, defeating Ohere's 51,291 votes.

Super Eagles face Lesotho at home to open the season in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. In their first match in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for 2026, the Super Eagles will host Lesotho. On November 13, the match is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The next week, Jose Peseiro's team would go to Harare for their match against Zimbabwe.

In June 2024, Nigeria will host South Africa's Bafana Bafana before a challenging away match against the neighboring Benin Republic. The qualifying series will then continue. The Eagles' long qualification campaign will then continue with a trip to Rwanda, followed by a home game against Zimbabwe in March 2025. Then, in August 2025, they play Rwanda in a reverse draw before traveling to South Africa the following month. In the last round of qualifying in October 2025, they will play Benin at home and Lesotho on the road.

John Terry, a former Chelsea hero, has joined the Saudi Pro League team Al-Shabab and is "set to make the first managerial breakthrough." The Sun claims that Terry was contacted by the Saudi club two months ago and that a verbal agreement has already been made about a transfer. A two-year minimum initial contract has been made to the 42-year-old, but should the arrangement be finalized, it might be extended to four years. The former England teammate of Steven Gerrard, who presently oversees Al-Ettifaq, Terry would join a number of other former Premier League stars in the Saudi Pro League.

After serving as a consultant at Chelsea's youth system this year, this would be the Englishman's first full management position. Chelsea will apparently permit him to quit his position in the youth setup for Saudi Arabia as a token of appreciation for the commitment and loyalty shown to the West London club over the years. Terry was one of just six players to play more than 500 times for Chelsea, winning five Premier League championships, as well as the Champions League.

Despite not currently being one of the top Saudi Pro League teams, Al-Shabab's ambitious owners perceive Terry's extensive playing background as a strong selling point for recruiting new players. Terry has experience as a coach and has aided Dean Smith at Aston Villa and Leicester City, but he hasn't yet been given the top position in England. If his coaching career is even remotely as successful as his playing days, Chelsea could contact him at some point. A transfer to Saudi Arabia might be just what he needs to get things started.

30 players have been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or, with Man City receiving the most nominations last season and Real Madrid receiving the second-most. Let's examine the teams that the candidates competed for the previous season. Alvarez, De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Haaland, Gundogan, and Bernardo Silva total for

Man City is 7. (Benzema, Modric, Vinicius) for Real Madrid;

for Napoli 3 (Osmhen, Kvaratskhelia, Min-jae Kim).

Inter: 3 (Onana, Barella, and Lautaro Martinez)

Arsenal: 2 (Odegaard, Saka),

PSG: 2 (Mbappe, Messi).

Aston Villa:1 (Emiliano Martinez)

Bayern Munich : 1(Musiala)

Atletico Madrid: 1 (Griezmann)

Frankfurt:  1 (Muani)

Barcelona:1 (Lewandowski)

Liverpool: 1 (Salah)

Spurs: 1 (Harry Kane)

Leipzig RB: 1   (Gvardiol)

Dortmund: 1 Bellingham:

Seville : 1 (Bounou)

Instead of the calendar year, the player with the most votes for their efforts during the most recent season wins the prize. The winner will be announced in Paris on October 30.

Alvarez,

Osimhen.

Julian Alvarez

Jude Bellingham

Yassine Bounou

IIkay Gundogan

Josko Gvardiol

Randal Kolo Muani

Min-jae Kim

Victor Osimhen

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Emiliano Martinez

Jamal Musiala

Rodri

Martin Odegaard

 Bukayo Saka

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Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi were all included on the list for the honor, which was earned by Karim Benzema of France last year. After being unexpectedly left off of the 30-man shortlist for the 2022 award, Messi, a star for Inter Miami, made his first comeback to the nominations. But this time, Messi has been chosen to compete for the award among the best in the world, and he will be trying to stave off the opposition to win his eighth Ballon d'Or.

Many have predicted that Messi will win the trophy in 2023 after winning the World Cup with Argentina in December and the Ligue 1 championship with PSG. He will have to work hard to defeat Manchester City's stalwart Haaland to the championship, though, as the Norwegian attacker had an outstanding maiden season in England.

Six of Haaland's City teammates were also included in the Ballon d'Or shortlist, including Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Julian Alvarez, Josko Gvardiol, and Bernardo Silva. After putting up strong performances throughout 2023, just three England internationals—Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Jude Bellingham—made the shortlist. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, was left off the list for the first time since 2005.

The Portuguese football legend announced his retirement from the continent in December and has since spent the entire year playing for Saudi club Al-Nassr. On Wednesday afternoon, the nominations for the Yachine Trophy (best goalkeeper), Kopa Trophy (best U21 player), and Women's Ballon d'Or were also made public. Jude Bellingham, Rasmus Hojlund, Jamal Musiala, and Gavi, the Kopa Trophy winners from the previous year, were among those who made the shortlist.

Official: The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d'Or:

Josko Gvardiol

Jamal Musiala

  Andre Onana

Karim Benzema

Mo Salah

Bukayo Saka

Kevin De Bruyne

Jude Bellingham

Randal Kolo Muani

Bernando Silva

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Nicolo Barella

Emi Martínez

Ruben Dias

Erling Haaland

Martin Odegaard

Ilkay Gündogan

Yassine Bounou

Julian Alvarez

Vinicius Jr

Robert Lewandowski

  Antoine Griezmann

Lautaro Martínez

Lionel Messi

Rodri

Kim Min-Jae

Luka Modric

Kylian Mbappé

Victor Osimhen

Harry Kane