Nigeria: IBB Off to Libya
Just two weeks after his visit and controversial position on Guinea’s military junta, presidential envoy, former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) jetted off over the weekend to Libya and is also expected to visit Chad and Sudan.
Africa: Uganda-Libya Relations Strong – Govt
RELATIONS between Uganda and Libya are still strong, a statement from the foreign affairs ministry has said.
Egypt moves to block Gaza tunnel traffic (UPI)
CAIRO, Jan. 31 (UPI) — Cameras and sensors are being installed to block smuggling of arms through tunnels into Gaza, Egyptian officials say.
Sahara Club ousted from Aaha Gold Cup (Nepalnews. com)
Visiting team Belgharia Sporting Club stunned hosts Sahara Club 1-0 in the first quarterfinal match played in Pokhara on Saturday.
Nigeria/Egypt: Flying Eagles Perch on Egypt Twice
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, yesterday, got their African Youth Championship campaign off to a good start with a 2-0 victory over the Junior Pharaohs of Egypt, at the Regional Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.
Tunisia: French Finance Group to Open Financial Analysis Centre in Country
ODDO, a French group specializing in financial consulting and engineering will set up a financial analysis centre in Tunis in partnership with “Vermeg Services”, a company involved in banking and financial software.
MAAU plans bonding… in Morocco (The New Straits Times)
THE Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU) is taking flight to Morocco where it just might be able to seek refuge in the sand dunes of south of Rabat from the problems it is facing.
Nigeria/Egypt: Country Thrash Egypt 2-0
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria kicked-off their African Youth Championship (AYC) campaign on a winning note, as they defeated the young Pharaohs of Egypt, 2-0 in Kigali, Rwanda.The highly entertaining encounter saw the U-20 side assert their authority on the game within the opening minutes of the match.Nigeria’s enterprising play paid off in the 36th minute as Kingsley Udoh, made it 1-0 for Nigeria through a powerful header to the far corner. The game ended at 1-0 before the break.The Flying Eagles, resumed in full attacking force after the break and almost made it 2-0 in the 1st minute of the 2nd half after a shot in front of goal was rolled out for a corner.Salami, wasted another opportunity few minutes later after playing wide from a brilliant pass. Yakubu Alfa, however made it 2-0, two minutes later after he fired in a brilliant shot from a Salami pass.
