PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY. (PHOTO).

Image
 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia,  Governor of Benue State, and an ordained priest on his 60th birthday. In a statement personally signed by President Tinubu, he says "I commend Governor Alia for his transformative efforts to industrialise the state and expand its road network. Benue State, famously Nigeria's food basket, now has tomatoes and fruit juice, beer, nylon and polythene factories, as well as a large-scale bakery, providing jobs for its people and adding value to its agricultural products. The iconic underpasses in Makurdi and Gboko have also eased traffic and improved urban life." It adds that Governor Alia's political journey is simply that of faith made manifest, ordained a Catholic priest in 1990 by Bishop Athanasius Atule Usuh of Makurdi Catholic Diocese. It was no surprise that his people, whom he had long served faithfully in the vineyard o...

THEMBI KGATLANA SIDELINED AS DESIREE ELLIS NAMES BANYANA BANYANA SQUAD FOR WAFCON. (PHOTO).


 Thembi Kgatlana sidelined as Desiree Ellis names Banyana Banyana squad for WAFCON


Banyana Banyana will head to the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco without star striker Thembi Kgatlana, who has been ruled out for personal reasons, as confirmed by the South African Football Association (SAFA). 


Coach Desiree Ellis finalized a 28-player squad from a preliminary list of 46, gearing up for the tournament set for July 5 to 26, 2025. 


The defending champions face a challenging Group B, including Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. Despite Kgatlana’s absence, the squad boasts several big names. Refiloe Jane, a midfield stalwart, returns to provide leadership and stability. Overseas-based stars Jermaine Seoposenwe (C.F. Monterrey), Hildah Magaia, and Linda Motlhalo (DjurgÃ¥rdens) headline the attack, while defenders Lebogang Ramalepe and Bongeka Gamede bolster the backline. 


Young goalkeeper Casey Gordon also earns a notable call-up after impressing in camp. Hildah Magaia, who will join the camp late due to a medical assessment, adds further firepower to a squad aiming to retain their 2022 title. 


With a mix of experience and emerging talent, Ellis is confident in her team’s ability to shine in Morocco.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).