WAFCON2024: Ghana Shoots Out Algeria 4-2 On Penalties To Move To Semis
**To Meet Hosts Morocco On Tuesday At 8pm In Rabat.
The Black Queens of Ghana on Saturday at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco subdued the irrepressible Fennecos (little Foxes) of Algeria 4-2 in penalty shootouts after 120 minutes of goalless football, a tournament record of the first match to end via sudden death at the Women’s African Football Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal match.
Ghana were more superior on paper and expected to win but a lone strike scored in the 31st minute of play was overruled by VAR.
Ghana scored four of their five penalty kicks while Algeria lost two an act which made the CAF Best Goalkeeper of the Group Stages, 29 year old goal tender for Marseille FC of France, Chloe N’Gazi looked like a minnow leaving Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie current Best Goalkeeper an opportunity to retain that title.
Taleb Muller stepped forward to take the first kick after Algeria won the toss and scored; Belloumon missed the 2nd kick; Guellati scored hers and M. Dafeur lost the opportunity to take Algeria to her first ever semifinal by shooting wide.
The Black Queens scoring quartet were Badu, Boye Horkah, Boaduwaa and Josephine Kyerewaa in that order.
To get to the quarterfinals, Algeria in Group B played goalless with fellow North Africans, Tunisia; beat Botswana by a lone goal and also played goalless with Nigeria moving with only one goal scored and three clean slates meaning the country is goal shy but has a good defence.
Ghana lost to South Africa 0-2; played 1-1 with Mali and thrashed Tanzania 4-1 scoring 5 goals and conceding 4 meaning the attack can score but the defence is weak.
They met some five times. At Namibia on 22nd October 2014 Algeria piped Ghana by a lone goal; Ghana won by a lone goal on 23rd January 2015; in 2010 Ghana won 2-1; Ghana also won by a lone goal on 17th November 2018 and on 5th January 2022 Algeria beat Ghana 3-0.
The Fennecs of Algeria ranked 82 in the world has never been to the world cup but appeared 6 times at WAFCON. This is the first time the team is getting into the quarterfinals as all previous appearances in 2004, 2006, 2010 2014 and 2018 ended at the group stages. The Algerians again in 2025 convulsed at their first quarterfinal.
The Black Queens of Ghana ranked 66 in the world appeared three times at the world cup but was knocked out in 1999, 2003 and 2007 at the group stages. Ghana never won the WAFCON title but were Runners-up thrice in 1998, 2002 and 2006; won Bronze also thrice in 2000, 2004 and 2016; placed 4th once in 1995; Quarterfinals once in 1991 and lost at the group stages four times.
Rwanda Ref, Aline Umutoni was in charge assisted by another Rwandan, Alice Umutesi and Fides Bangurambona of Burundi while the 4th official is Josephine Wanjiku of Kenya.
Later at 8pm tonight the last quarterfinal match shall be played between Former Champions and Nigeria’s arch rivals, South Africa and Senegal at the Honneur Stadium, Oudja in Morocco.
The semifinals will be decided on Tuesday 22nd July where Nigeria will lock horns with the winner of the South Africa versus Senegal match at 5pm and at 8pm hosts Morocco that has been scoring penalty goals in each of their matches will trade tackles with Ghana.
The 3rd place match is scheduled for Friday 25th at 8pm while the grand finale will be on Saturday 26th July at 9pm.
Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line.
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SWAN Kano Congratulates Jamilu Wada Aliyu On His Appointment by the President Tinubu
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SWAN Kano State Chapter extends its warmest congratulations to one of SWAN Kano’s esteemed patrons, Jamilu Wada Aliyu, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This announcement, made on Friday, July 18, 2025, also includes the appointment of seven other individuals as chairpersons and heads of various federal agencies.
In a statement signed by the Assistant Secretary, Muzammil Dalha Yola, the Chairman, Comrade Zaharaddeen Sale, reveals that SWAN Kano State Chapter views this appointment as well-deserved, considering Jamilu Wada Aliyu’s vast experience and passion for helping youth. We pray to the Almighty Allah to bless, guide, give strength, and wisdom to Jamilu Wada Aliyu as he discharges the duties assigned to him by the President.
All Stars Veterans Tournament: Penultimate Group Matches Set to Deliver High Drama as the Round of 16 Race Intensifies
All Stars Veterans Tournament: Penultimate Group Matches Set to Deliver High Drama as the Round of 16 Race Intensifies
The 2025 All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament is heading for a thrilling climax, with MC Steve, UATH, Capital Sportiff, and VeraGold all fighting for a place in the round of 16. A win in their penultimate group games could be the golden ticket—though for some, fate also lies in the hands of results elsewhere.
The tournament has delivered on every front—drama, surprises, and edge-of-your-seat football since kickoff.
Capital Sportiff must beat Games Village FC and hope results from other venues swing in their favor to sneak in as one of the best losers. Capital City, on the other hand, only need a point against Veragold FC to avoid a heartbreaking exit. But Veragold—despite having the worst defensive record so far—are still daring to dream. To qualify, they must not only beat Capital City, but do so with a massive goal difference swing, and still hope for a touch of fortune from other fixtures.
Karu All Stars, already through to the next round, will play kingmakers when they face UATH, who are banking on a win and a favorable goal tally to book their spot in the last eight. MC Steve must also win and pray the football gods favor them elsewhere, as their path hinges on results from other groups.
With three teams expected to qualify from each group and the best losers from Groups D and E completing the round of 16 lineup, the stage is set for a nail-biting finale. One thing is certain—the All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament is saving its biggest plot twists for the final whistle.
Ehiwarior exceeds all performance benchmarks
Ehiwarior exceeds all performance benchmarks
By Jonathan Onwuka
The last one year has been quite intense with dutiful engagements by Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, who assumed office on July 15, 2024, as Executive Chairman of Ika South Local Government.
Within the period, Engr. Ehiwarior has demonstrated that age alone does not determine good leadership and capacity to manage human and material resources. With positive selfless focus and commitment, a lot more can be achieved in the delivery of projects and programmes that benefit the people.
With the work experience garnered as an aide to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Student Matters, between 2015 and 2023, and later, Commissioner for Power and Energy under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori between August, 2023 and 2024, it was clear that he had been reasonably prepared for the current assignment as Chairman, Ika South Local Government (LG).
Ehiwarior was adjudged among the best performing LG chairmen in the country by Rootswatch Magazine at a ceremony held in Abuja earlier this year.
He was specifically awarded the ‘Best Performing Local Government Chairman in Infrastructure and Rural Integration’. This honour, which was a product of painstaking assessment by an independent panel, clearly attests to his deliberate efforts to boost infrastructure and create a conducive environment for enhanced and sustainable socio-economic activities of residents.
The impacts of the administration in the last one year have been far-reaching, with different people-focused projects already executed, and others nearing completion.
Among the standout projects under his leadership are the well-celebrated 1.15 kilometre Abude Street and the Alihame Modern Market, both of which were commissioned by the Delta State Governor, represented by his deputy, Sir. Monday Onyeme, a few months ago.
The two projects are strategic for many reasons. The Alihame Market, for instance, has not only provided a vibrant space for commerce, but also significantly upgraded the local economy. The community provides residence for the majority of the students of the University of Delta(Unidel), Agbor. With the nuclear settlement structure, the market opens late into the night without likelihood of nefarious activities. It further provides opportunities for beneficiaries of the various government’s skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development programmes to begin their trades.
The construction of Abude Street with culverts on both sides remains a source of public discourse and elation. For over fifteen years, no local administration ever ventured into the paving of roads as a result of huge capital requirement. Ehiwarior was, therefore, very audacious in his decision to embark on the project with many residents, especially cynical political opponents, raising insinuations of the likelihood to abandon it midway.
Today, the cynics have been beaten to their game by the dogged determination of the Chairman.This is because the LG boss didn’t only prove skeptics wrong but he ensured that the job was completed in record time. As a result of this singular feat, the market value of the property in the area has gone up and the hitherto lull in commerce has been reversed, with business tempo astronomically high, too. Now, for good cause, Abude Street has now joined the highbrow district of Agbor metropolis.
But that is not all.
Realizing the difficulties in providing white-collar jobs for the youth, Engr. Ehiwarior felt it was necessary to provide opportunities for them to create jobs for themselves. In doing this, he built shops at the entrance of Edike Street where fruits and other groceries are sold. The grocery market is fitted with bore-hole water as well as toilets and other conveniences. While some youths operate from this market, others saw the need to go into farming as there are now retail outlets for their products. The agribusiness has now jerked in the local government area.
That the new administration rehabilitated the roadside market in Alifekede is no longer news; it is a fact well established in reality.
As a boundary town with Edo State where travellers and commuters stop to shop for farm produce, it is vital to provide the market with toilet facilities and a water borehole. The absence of these facilities had been a source of agitation by the people who felt neglected by successive administrations. This accounts for the loud celebration not just by the traders but customers and residents, when, against the grain of their experience, the LG, under the abhe watch of Ehiwarior, delivered, fair and square, to meet their expectations. Today, the market has a bright, brand new face, boasting facilities that meet the basic demands of patrons and traders.
Another project worthy of mention is the completed Orogodo Bridge that links Edike Street with Okoh and other adjoining streets. The vital project features a dual side drainage system and solar-powered streetlights, ensuring durability, safety and night-time visibility. It stands out as a major step forward in connecting communities , improving mobility, and propensity for commercial activities at Edike Market and its environs.
The Ekuku-Agbor Modern Market which boasts of over 490 open shops and lock-up stores, is at an advanced stage of completion. Considering the economic importance of that axis, which include palm oil processing, petroleum exploration, and crops and animal husbandry, it is expedient to provide a large modern market in the community. The facility, when completed, will also serve neighbouring towns in Ika North-East, Ndokwa West and Aniocha South Local Government Areas.
The Abavo axis is having it’s share in the provision of facilities. The Abavo Civic Centre located at Abavo Central is receiving a total makeover. The centre will have several facilities befitting of the agrarian Kingdom. In addition, a new health centre to cater to the medical needs of the residents is under construction.
With the elevated development standard which the Engr. Ehiwarior -led government has entrenched, it has become trivial to mention the various communities provided with electricity transformers. I am aware that in some local government areas, the provision of water borehole and transformers are commissioned with pomp and pageantry.
That is not bad. But Ika South LG has left that level and broken new Frontiers, thanks to Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior.
In the coming year, emphasis will be placed on human capital development without necessarily turning away from the provision of urgent infrastructural facilities.
The rate of kidnapping has dropped due to collaborative efforts among stakeholders.
Ofcourse, there will certainly be increased efforts to clean the streets, especially in the urban communities.
Engr. Ehiwarior’s steadfast dedication to his call to service, and the consequent high tempo of progress of Ika South LG under his watch, attest to his genuine desire to advancing the fortune of the local government area. It also reflects his unwavering commitment to addressing basic infrastructure deficit, and promoting the well-being of residents.
Breaking : Warri NASS Member, Ereyitomi present at Pa. Atiene’s Service of Songs
Breaking : Warri NASS Member, Ereyitomi present at Pa. Atiene’s Service of Songs
By: Celestine Ukah
The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Honourable Chief Dr Thomas Ereyitomi JP is among notable personalities present at the Service of Songs of late Pa. Godfrey Atijere Atiene.
The service of songs in honour of Pa. Atiene is holding at First Baptist Church Warri Delta State today Thursday July 17.
Ministering at the Service of Songs, the Minister in charge of First Baptist Church Warri, Rev. Dr. J C Okoroji admonished Christians to be remembered for examplenary leadership as Christianity is the only religion that is having a living God that rose in the person of Jesus Christ whom death couldn’t hold captive.
Late. Pa. Atiene was a dedicated member of the Baptist faith attended First Baptist Church Warri and was totally committed to things of God.
He will be laid to rest at his residence Saturday 19 in Warri, Delta State.
2025 CGC Volleyball League: Customs appoint new women’s Captains, Coordinators
2025 CGC Volleyball League: Customs appoint new women’s Captains, Coordinators
National senior women’s team player Rafiat Mustapha has been named the new captain of the Nigeria Customs Service VC ahead of the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League.
In a statement signed by Samuel Onikeku, head of sports NCS, Mustapha will be assisted by Bethel Ogownma (1st assistant captain) and Kelechi Ndukauba (2nd assistant captain), while Enewa Udoh will join the captain pool immediately after return from maternity leave.
Onikeku said senior national team players, Francisca Ikhiede and Aisha Umar, will serve as coordinators.
He said, “First and foremost, the service want to thank the former captains, Helen Umeh, Franscica Ikhiede and Tochukwu Nnoruga for their service during their tenure.
“Nigeria Customs Service won the league multiple times and finished fourth place in the 2021 African Club Championship.
“Rafiat Mustapha is the new captain to be assisted by Bethel Ogownma (1st assistant captain), and Kelechi Ndukauba (2nd assistant captain). Enewa Udoh will join the captain pool immediately after returning from Maternity leave.
“We have successfully done our trials and gotten players who will add value to the team and give their best. I am confident that the NCS will not disappoint the CGC Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) and his management this season.
“We do not want to be only champions of the Nigerian league, but to be among the best teams in Africa, like we did in 2021, where the country placed first. This is a time to rekindle the team and build on the success of the previous leadership.”
Onikeku charged the players to continue to uphold the virtues of the service and be good ambassadors wherever they meet themselves.
Disregard fake news of new CDHR executive,past leaders urge Deltans
Disregard fake news of new CDHR executive,past leaders urge Deltans
The immediate past Secretary a d Treasurer of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR in Delta State, Messrs Chika Maduh and Comrade Collins Ogheneovo Abegha respectively have urges the public to disregard the news making the rounds by the immediate past Chairman of the CDHR, Comrade(Elder) A.P. Edariese that
the CDHR in Delta State has gotten a new Executive to pilot its affairs in the next two years.
This is contained in a statement electronically signed by the duo and made available to Our Correspondent in Warri.
They described the report as,”FAKE NEWS! FAKE! NEWS FAKE!! NEWS!!!”
The former CDHR leaders said,”Please, disregard this fake news as there was no election held on the 15th July, 2025.”
According to them,”It is regrettable that a man of his age (Comr. Chief A. P. Edariese) will be telling such lies. His plans was to bypass the CDHR constitution and use his cohorts as electoral Committee to conduct the elections with just two (2) Units and two (2) other FAKE Units he inaugurated just on the 14th of June, 2025.
But his plans failed.
“(1)He inaugurated the New York Udu Unit 4 on the 14th June, 2025, when he told all the Units to come to his house in Owhase to pick up FORMS for SELECTION for the combined Cdhr Units elections. It has never happened before now in the history of Cdhr that, a State Chairman will conduct a combined Units elections in one day, when these Units were NOT inaugurated the same day. Units elections are been conducted in their various Units Secretariat and they will invite the State Excos to come and observe according to the Cdhr Constitution. What is been done in the National is replicable in the States and down to the Units and nothing more.
“(2).A Secretary of Uvwie Unit 1, Comr. Daniel Ezewele, left his Unit Excos with two (2) unknown members to the past Chairman’s house, pick up the said FORM for selection and he, Comr. Chief A. P. Edariese made Daniel Ezewele a Coordinator and two (2) others, Secretary and Treasurer respectively, on the 14th of June, 2025, in a none existing Unit. When the NEC delegates asked him (Daniel Ezewele) to produce his Unit members, he could not except the FAKE Secretary and the Treasurer.”
The CDHR leaders also stated that the NEC delegates told the immediate past State Chairman during the screening sections to provide his financial records of those he claimed that are the eligible voters, he could not.
“Provide the Registration and Dues monies paid to him either to his personal account or collected Cash as the case may be, he, Comr. Chief A. P. Edariese could not provide the same.
“Members from other Units who refused to pay into the past Chairman’s personal account and also refused to pick up FORMS for SELECTION for the combined Units elections, all came with their evidence of their Dues paid into the State CDHR Account with UBA.
“Despite the attack on the NEC delegates by the hoodlums, we want to appreciate our NEC delegates for all their efforts to make sure that peace reign and also the law enforcement team (Police Officers) for their early intervention sent from the Area Command, Burutu.
“1.for insulting and assaulting the NEC delegates, neglecting the procedure and criteria to conduct a credible election,
deceiving the public and publishing this fake news that CDHR Delta got new excos to pilot its affairs. When the address of where he did his kangaroo selections (In his house @ Owhase) is different from where the Annual Branch Convention/election took place as stated in the invitation card, is a great disgrace on this Organization and something needs to be done to put things right in their places by this Organisation.
“It is also a great disappointment for a former CDHR State Chairman of Ondo State, Comr. Olorunwo Alfred, who claimed to have be sent by the President when two (2) NEC members, Comr. Ekine Henry, National Legal Adviser and Comr. Afees Idris, National Publicity Secretary were already sent by the NEC, left the VICTORY Hotel venue as per the attached invitation card , at about 7.45pm and witnessed the kangaroo hand picked Excos for Delta State? The Ondo State former Chairman needs to be checked.”
Clampdown on illicit drug cartel, dealers, Delta Govt urges NDLEA
