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Nigeria’s Super Eagles ranked most expensive national team in Africa, 13th in the world

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria is officially the “Most Expensive Team” in Africa with a total value of €338.50m, according to the latest financial rankings of national teams released by Transfermarkt on Thursday.

The Super Eagles is also ranked the 13th most expensive team in the world, witnessing a massive rise in squad market value following a couple of high profile signings of Nigerian players in the last one year.

According to Transfermarkt, the rise in the squad market value has seen the three-time African champions move up two steps from 15th to the 13th most valuable international team globally, while also maintaining its position in Africa as the most valuable team on the continent.

“The Super Eagles of Nigeria boast players who ply their trade in Europe’s lucrative leagues, making them one of the world’s most valuable teams, with a total value of €338.50m,” the report said.

“The Nigerian squad’s value witnessed an increase of €37.5m compared to the squad’s previous value which was €301m in February.

“There was a massive rise in the market value of some of the Eagles players, following their recent outstanding performances for their various club sides.

“The biggest of them of all is Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, who has the highest rise between the month of January and March.

“His excellent form saw a massive €30m rise in his market value, moving from €70m to €100m, and is now Nigeria’s most valuable player ever,” the report by Transfermarkt stated.

Other players in the star-studded Super Eagles team include Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, who though saw another drop in his valuation due to a bout of injuries, remains the second most valuable player in the team with €38m, compared to his previous value of €60m.

Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman is another player who contributed to the increase in the Super Eagles’ market value as he moved from his previous value of €20m to €30m, following his impressive debut season with the Italian club.

Everton forward, Alex Iwobi maintained his €25m valuation to remain as Super Eagles’ fourth most expensive player, while Villareal’s Samuel Chukwueze’s market value remains at €20m.

The likes of Terem Moffi, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey contributed to the growth of the Super Eagles’ value with a combined value of €72m.

On the African continent,
Morocco, who were once the third most valuable African team, are now second in Africa and 14th in the world with a team value of €306.85m, while Ivory Coast remains third in Africa and 22nd globally with a market value of €251.03m, with Ghana ranked fourth on the continent and 24th in the world.

African champions, Senegal, is fifth in Africa and 27th in the world.

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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigress in ‘group of death’, to battle Australia, France, Canada

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Nigeria’s women national basketball team, D’Tigress, have been drawn in what many term the group of death after they were paired alongside Australia, France and Canada for this year’s Olympic Games coming up in Paris, France, in July.

The coach Rena Wakama tutored team will take on Australia in their opening Group B game at the competition on Monday, July 29, according to the fixture schedule released on Thursday by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA).

The African champions will face the host France on August 1 before facing Canada on August 4.

D’Tigress are heading for their third appearance at the Olympic Games after making its debut at the games in Athens 2004, before a second appearance at Tokyo 2020.

In their two previous outings at the games D’Tigress failed to go beyond the group stages after losing all group matches but there are hopes that the current team could spring surprises owing to the pool of talents in the team and the cohesion they have managed to build.

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Tragedy as coach killed, players injured in Sierra Leone club bus crash

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One of the coaches of Sierra Leonean club, Port Authority FC, Lamine Bangoura, a former international, has been confirmed killed while several players sustained different degrees of injuries after the team bus was involved in an accident on Tuesday night when going for a football game.

According to a statement from the club management, the players and officials of the top flight clubside are still reeling from the effect of the accident.

A local media which reported on the devastating accident on Wednesday said:

“The Sierra Leonean football is in mourning. On Tuesday evening, the Port Authority FC bus was involved in an accident. Several first team players are injured and in critical condition after this tragedy.

“The worst was the death of the Port Authority FC coach, Lamine Bangoura, who did not survive after receiving a serious blow during the accident.

“The team was en route to Kenema for a crucial match against Kahunla Rangers when tragedy struck, leaving several members in critical condition.

“The accident, which occurred at Konta Line, has claimed the life of the former Sierra Leone international and team coach, Lamine Bangura.

“Lamine Bangura was a highly revered figure in Sierra Leonean football and leaves behind a legacy that transcends the sport.

“Despite the best efforts of medical personnel at Masiaka Hospital, Bangura succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a void in Sierra Leonean football.”

The Sierra Leone Premier League Board, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed deep regret and sent condolences to the team.

“While details of the incident are still emerging, it has been confirmed that there were injuries sustained by individuals involved in the accident.

“Our immediate priority is the well-being and recovery of those affected by this unfortunate event,” the statement said.

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