The judges scored the bout 116-112, 119-108, 117-110 after a tough 12 rounds for both fighters at the AO Arena.
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Gusau’s words, spoken to players of the Super Eagles on Saturday morning, was a direct reference to Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying defeat to Guinea Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, which pushed the Eagles down to second place in their qualification group.
Already, the coveted prize has been taken to the three other African countries that will participate in the finals: Morocco, South Africa and Zambia.
The National team Friday lost 0-1 to Guinea Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
Speaking at a post-match press conference, the coach said his team deserved the win over the Nigerians.
The #PepsiKickOffShow Challenge will see a fan from Nigeria win an all-expense trip, alongside their preferred partner.
A shell shocked Adepoju spoke in an interview he granted the News Agency of Nigeria after the match on Friday.
Nagelsmann recently guided Bayern into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 aggregate win over Paris Saint-Germain, setting up a showdown with Manchester City.
The result, secured by a first-half strike from Mame Balde and a resilient defensive display, took the Djurtus to the top of Group A on seven points, with the Super Eagles dropping to second on six points.
Osimhen has been in the greatest form of his life for Napoli in their campaign in Series A and the UEFA Champions League
The NFF confirmed the death of the 54-year-old smokers administration in a statement it issued on Friday in Abuja
Zamalek Football Club announced the termination of the 76-year-old’s contract by mutual consent on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old has quickly become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, having spearheaded the Partenopei’s charge towards an expected Serie A crown.
Court documents showed that the Catalan outfit paid €7.3 million (£6.4m) between 2001 and 2018 to two companies which were owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.
New Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente made wholesale changes in his first squad selection since replacing Luis Enrique as head coach of the 2010 world champions.
The exclusion of transgender athletes will come into effect from March 31 and was confirmed by president Lord Coe at Thursday’s World Athletics Council meeting.
Telecommunication behemoth, MTN is offering the sum of one million naira for that player that is selected Most Valuable Player in the clash with Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Top-of-the-table Nigeria square up to second-placed Guinea Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Friday from 5pm, with both teams eyeing the full marks in order to consolidate on earlier gains towards landing in Cote d’Ivoire.
Lahm said this in a column for weekly Die Zeit published on Wednesday.
The club’s Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka, made this development known in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.