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2026 World Cup Qualifier: FIFA replaces officials for Benin Republic Vs Super Eagles

World-governing football body, FIFA has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on Monday, 10th June 2024.
Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, who was originally designated as referee for the encounter scheduled to kick off at 4pm has been replaced by Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho will now be the referee.
Temesgin Samuel Atango and Tigle Gizaw Belachew of Ethiopia have been retained as assistant referee 1 and assistant referee 2 respectively.
Another Ethiopian, Tewodros Mitiku, earlier designated as the fourth official, has been thrown out, replaced by Cameroonian Antoine Max Effa Essouma.
The originally designated referee assessor, match commissioner and security officer retain their places in the Day 4 encounter that comes up only three days after the Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo in a matchday three battle.
The match is crucial for the Super Eagles if the team is to qualify for the next World Cup.
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Napoli reject €65m Galatasaray’s permanent deal for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen

Italian club, Napoli has rejected Galatasaray’s €65 million bid for a permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.
Osihmen joined the Turkish club on loan for a season last September after the last-minute attempt to join Chelsea in the Premier League failed.
According to Italian sports news outlet, Corriere dello Sport, Napoli rejected the €65 million offer and wanted the release clause of €75 million.
While the newspaper pointed out that Galatasaray wanted to keep Osimhen in the team, it was noted that Napoli did not want a discount and demanded the full release fee.
It was further reported that Galatasaray could complete the transfer for 75 million euros for the Nigerian, who was on the radar of many teams in Europe in the interim transfer, while other clubs had to pay a compensation of six million euros in addition to the release fee.
Osimhen’s release clause was initially set at €130m but was reduced last summer when he signed a new deal with Napoli before joining Galatasaray.
The Nigeria international has been in top form for the Turkish leaders, netting 16 goals and providing five assists in 20 appearances since his loan move.
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CAF postpones CHAN 2024, draw to hold Wednesday

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Tuesday announced it has postponed the date for the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN.
The biennial competition was earlier expected to run from February 1 to February 28, 2025.
The tournament will now take place in August but the exact date will be announced by CAF in due course.
CAF took the decision to ensure that infrastructure and facilities are at the levels necessary for hosting a successful tournament.
The draw for the competition will hold at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday.
CHAN 2024 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Senegal are the defending champions of the competition
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Chelle promises to work towards qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has vowed to do his best to ensure the team qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chelle was unveiled at an elaborate ceremony at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on Monday.
The 47-year-old signed a two-year contract with the option of another year.
“I want to thank my agent, the NFF, the NSC and indeed all Nigerians for this big opportunity.
“Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an amazing job; I do not take this appointment for granted. I am elated and will do my utmost best.
“Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style. I know the expectations of Nigerians and I will settle down and work diligently with my assistants towards the goal of qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” the former Mali international was quoted by thenff.com
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