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Melvyn Lorenzen Warns Nigeria Ahead of AFCON 2025

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10 months ago

December 19, 2025

Melvyn Lorenzen AFCON 2025: Uganda striker warns Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania they will make Group C matches tough

Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has warned Nigeria and other Group C teams that they will face tough opposition at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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The Cranes, led by coach Paul Put, will face Tunisia, Tanzania, and Nigeria in the group stage, opening their campaign against former champions Tunisia next Tuesday before confronting Tanzania and Nigeria.

Nigeria, runners-up at the last AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, and Tunisia are favourites to progress from the group.

Lorenzen, however, insisted Uganda will make life difficult for their opponents.

“Even against the big nations, it’s always a good result. We’ve never gone under, they’ve always shown themselves in a good light. So, I think any team that comes won’t be comfortable playing us. It’s time to prove that again,” Lorenzen told the Uganda Football Association official website.

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His remarks signal Uganda’s intent to compete aggressively and challenge expectations in a tightly contested group.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.