France's Olympic Call-Up Thwarts Nigeria's Bid for Olise and Ugochukwu | #NwokeukwuMascot

 Sports 

 File Image 

In a significant setback for the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles manager Finidi George faces an uphill battle to secure the services of Michael Olise and Lesley Ugochukwu.


Reports have emerged that the duo has been named in Thierry Henry's France U21 squad for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a move that complicates Nigeria's efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


Olise and Ugochukwu, both highly regarded for their potential, have been on Nigeria's radar as the Super Eagles look to bolster their ranks. However, the inclusion of these talented players in France's Olympic preparations, as reported by Get French Football News (GFFN), significantly hampers Nigeria's pursuit.


France's Olympic campaign will see them face the United States at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome on July 24th, Guinea in Nice on July 27th, and New Zealand back at the Vélodrome on July 30th. The opportunity to represent France on such a prestigious stage, particularly on home soil, is a compelling incentive for Olise and Ugochukwu.

Finidi George watches on in his first Super Eagles session as coach. 

The decision by France to call up Olise and Ugochukwu is a major blow to George’s aspirations of convincing the players to switch their international allegiance to Nigeria. The allure of competing in the Olympics for their country of birth presents a significant challenge to the Super Eagles' recruitment efforts.


With the Paris Olympics offering a platform for these young talents to shine, Finidi George and the Nigerian Football Federation must now employ extraordinary measures if they hope to persuade Olise and Ugochukwu to don the green and white of Nigeria.


The task ahead is daunting, but securing these players could be pivotal for Nigeria's future success on the international stage.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING: Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
  News   Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot Dr Alex Chioma Otti Umuahia, Abia State - In a decisive move to address concerns of financial mismanagement, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has indefinitely suspended Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the Commissioner for Health. The suspension, reportedly due to allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement of funds, was announced during a state executive council meeting held today at the Governor’s private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Dr. Okoronkwo's suspension marks the second high-profile dismissal in Governor Otti's administration. Earlier, Pastor Dike Nwankwo, the Director General of the Abia State Orientation Agency, was removed from office under similar circumstances. The Otti administration has been under increasing scrutiny, with widespread calls for the investigation of other officials over allegations of corruption.  Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Notably, w
Read more

Otti Adds More Names on Transition Committee List, Following Social Media Outcry on Plans To Disfranchise Ukwa-Ngwa People | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
Dr Alex Chioma Otti More Names Emerge, As Igwe, Eziuche, Ahia, Umeh Kalu, Etiaba, Nwokocha, Ubani, Others Makes Otti’s Transition Council List The Abia Governor-Elect, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has unveiled a Crack Team of his Transition Committee Members ahead of his inauguration as the Governor of Abia state on May 29, 2023. The Transition Committee list which contains many eminent Nigerians from different backgrounds, has Mr. Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, as Chairman, and cochaired by Mrs. Ifueko Omogui Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Ms. Arunma Oteh, former Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); former Treasurer and Vice President of the World Bank and currently a Director at FSD Africa, and resident scholar at Oxford University’s Said Business School, is also on the Council; Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a Nigerian-born inventor who helped Apple design a semiconductor for the iPhone; Mr Uche Orji, the
Read more

VIDEO: Mixed reactions as controversial, crossdresser, James Brown s3x tape leaks.

Image
James Brown who is believed to be gay,  In a video all over the Internet was seen having unprotected s3x with a female whose face was not shown. In the video, Brown’s face was boldly seen. Many have now reacted on twitter, wondering what Brown is doing with a woman. Some even mocked him for having long nails on during the not so pleasant intercourse, scroll down for video. Below are some reactions of twitter users; ”Seeing James Brown having s3x is yet another proof that the real gay people don’t make noise on social media, the ones making noise are just hustling. ”James Brown still fix nails dey bang woman, Princess of Africow o purrrr. ”That James Brown video has to be the most traumatizing thing I’ve seen this year. ”Thought James brown was g@y? See as the werey burst sperrm full that girl body. ”I’m not surprised James Brown is having s3x with a female but unprotected sex?? 1f633.svg Not trying to be a stereotype but has he forgotten he has retroviral disease?? ”James brown S3x Tap
Read more