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...Celebrates Nigeria's AFCON campaign, hail Adams, Iwobi, Lookman and Nwabali  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           From the entertainment scene to the business sector, Nigeria to South Africa, Africa to Australia, sports administrators and sports loving Nigerians, the impressive outing of the Super Eagles is receiving commendation and some pleasant words. The latest public figure to join the long list of individuals and corporate bodies who are celebrating the Super Eagles, is a highly distinguished and noteworthy record producer, PuffyTee. The entertainment mogul described the Super Eagles' impressive CAF Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON), campaign as the result of collective brilliance and technicality. He made this known on Tuesday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, adding that Nigeria's performance is a solid 8 out of 10. “Under the leadership of Coach Eric Chelle,...

...Hails heroic shot stopper and MOTM, Stanley Nwabali  ...Urges NSC, NFF to begin preparations for 2027 AFCON now  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           Seasoned sports administrator, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has described the Super Eagles' Golden Bronze, as a validation of Nigeria's football dominance on the continent and on the globe. Dr. Olusola Osetoba, who also serves as the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, made this known in an interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye. Dr. Osetoba expressed her joy and happiness in the Super Eagles' exhilarating Africa Cup of Nations run, adding that they deserve the respect and gratitude of all Nigerians. She stated that the Super Eagles' performance was not just a display of resilience but an affirmation and testament of the Nigeria spirit in action. The Super Eagles soar to AFCON 2025 bronze after penalty shooto...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye     Former NBA star and President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), Olumide Oyedeji, has lavished praise on the Super Eagles after their rousing finish to the AFCON campaign, declaring them “champions in the eyes of every Nigerian.” Nigeria signed off in style, outmuscling continental giants Egypt, led by Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah to clinch the 'Golden Bronze' in a tense third-place playoff decided by penalties. Speaking exclusively to FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG, Oyedeji described the Eagles’ display as fearless, focused and worthy of celebration. “You stood tall against one of Africa’s best. This team showed character, belief and heart,” Oyedeji said. The former NBA big man reserved special praise for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose heroics between the sticks proved decisive. Nwabali saved two penalties, silencing Egypt’s stars and swinging momentum firmly in Nigeria’s way. “Nwabali is a true champion,” Oyedeji...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye      As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to round off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco with a third-place playoff against Egypt, a rallying call has gone out for the team to put their semi-final heartbreak behind them and finish on a high. The Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Abiodun Oyebanji, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has saluted the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit despite their painful semi-final exit. Dr. Osetoba described Nigeria’s loss to hosts Morocco as a “heartbreaking but proud moment,” insisting that the performance of the Super Eagles earned the respect and admiration of Nigerians and Africans alike. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Dr. Osetoba commended the players for their resilience, discipline and unwavering Nigerian spirit throughout the tournament. “The...

...You have made us proud, it's time to get the job done — Oyedeji  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           NBA and FIBA Ambassador, Olumide Oyedeji, who is also the President of Hoops N' Read basketball club, on Thursday called for resilience and the die-hard Nigerian spirit following the Super Eagles' AFCON semifinal heartbreak. He urged the Super Eagles' to put their loss behind them and focus on their third place match against Egypt on Saturday.  The CEO of Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation, gave this passionate appeal in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye. “If you want to be a champion, you have to be ready to do what a champion does in being the best,” he said, emphasizing that this is not the time to cry or to be sad, but to turn their pain into their power. Hosts, Morocco edged Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in Rabat to book a long-awaited place in the final of the 2025...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye       The Super Eagles have spread their wings again and Africa is watching. Technical Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Abiodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has showered praise on Nigeria’s senior men’s team after their commanding march into the semifinals of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking on Sunday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Dr. Osetoba saluted the Eagles for not just qualifying for the last four, but for doing it with authority, swagger and a reminder to the continent that the Giants of Africa still stand tall. “They didn’t just win,” she said. “They sent a message to Africa and to the world.” Nigeria’s statement victory came under the scorching Marrakech sun, where the Super Eagles overpowered Algeria 2–0, draining the Desert Foxes of belief and booking a mouth-watering semifinal clash with tournam...

By Maxwell Kumoye        The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full roster of 73 referees, assistant referees and VAR officials for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and Nigeria, Africa’s supposed football giant, did not make the cut. Not one referee. Not one assistant. Not one VAR official. Zero. For a country that boasts one of the continent’s biggest leagues, richest football history, and a national team tipped among the favourites for the AFCON title, the omission is more than an embarrassment — it's a brutal reminder of a broken refereeing system that has refused to evolve. While smaller football nations like Eswatini, Niger, Djibouti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Benin, and even Sao Tome & Principe proudly earned representation, Nigeria, the self-proclaimed “giant of Africa”, sat outside the door, uninvited. This is not a curse. We are the cause. For years, the NPFL has battled credibility crises: • Inconsistent officiating • ...