NIGERIA 1-1 UKRAINE: How VAR Penalty Earns Flying Eagles A Spot In U-20 World Cup

Compiled by: Olamide Akinwumi

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria could not defeat already qualified Ukraine in the third match of the Group D in the FIFA Under 20 world cup as Tijani Mohammed scored and missed a penalty to earn the Africans a spot in the second round on Thursday evening.

Nigeria needed all three points to either finish first or second to be sure of a place in the round of 16 in the FIFA under 20 World Cup in Poland, but striker Tujani Mohammed missed a penalty just before the break, before scoring another after the restart.

Ukraine dominated possession in the early exchanges of the match but their final balls were poor, but the Flying Eagles got back into the game going forward, moving the ball quickly when they pick up possession to try and find a room, but their final poor deliveries also affected them.

Nigeria had an early attempt after with a quick possession to try and find space, but the Ukrainians remained firm defensively, and soon were on the attack as well with a smart start, but they did not have all the way in the opening exchanges and Nigeria were the ones looking fairly dangerous when they push forward.

Nigeria soon got into trouble as Danylo Sikan heads Ukraine ahead from Oleksii Kashchuk’s cross. The Flying Eagles goalkeeper Oremade could have done better with his timing. Things now looked really bad for the Nigerian team, who could be eliminated with a loss.

Chance to draw level for Nigeria late in the first half as Oleksandr Safronov fouled Tijani Mohammed, and referee Rapallini Fernando points to the spot. But, the Eagles striker failed to level at the end of the first half and could not level matters for the Africans.

Tijani had a second chance as the Video Assistant Referee VAR was consulted as Nigeria appealed for a handball and it certainly struck the arm of Popov. It was headed down onto the arm and the referee has trotted to the touchline to assess the incident, he then pointed to the spot to award the second penalty.

Tijani Mohammed made no mistake this time as he made amends for his first penalty miss to send goalkeeper Lunin the wrong way. The Flying Eagles were back to life.

Makanjuola came close to getting the three points for Nigeria as he crossed from a delightful corner into the area but Real Madrid goalkeeper, Lunin made a fine save. The game ended one-all and Ukraine finished as group winners while the FLying Eagles of Nigeria will settle for third as the USA defeated Qatar by a single goal.

Nigeria, however, will definitely qualify for the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed team with four points and a positive goal difference of two. Now, they will play either Italy, or their African counterpart Senegal, who have been impressive in this competition.


Source: Goal.com and fcnaija.com

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Practical Ways To Manage Stress

If you have stress symptoms, taking steps to manage your stress can have many health benefits. Explore stress management strategies, such as:

Getting regular physical activity
Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi or massage.

Keeping a sense of humor

Spending time with family and friends

Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music

Aim to find active ways to manage your stress.

Inactive ways to manage stress — such as watching television, surfing the internet or playing video games — may seem relaxing, but they may increase your stress over the long term.

And be sure to get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Avoid tobacco use, excess caffeine and alcohol, and the use of illegal substances.

If you're not sure if stress is the cause or if you've taken steps to control your stress but your symptoms continue, see your doctor.

Your healthcare provider may want to check for other potential causes. Or consider seeing a professional counselor
or therapist, who can help you identify sources of your stress and learn new coping tools.

Also, get emergency help immediately if you have chest pain, especially if you also have shortness of breath, jaw or back pain, pain radiating into your shoulder and arm, sweating, dizziness, or nausea.
These may be warning signs of a heart attack and not simply symptoms.

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)

Compiled by: Boluwaji Emmanuel

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JUST IN: NUCJ AAUA Wins National Quiz Competition

By: Adesola Ikulajolu

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists(NUCJ) won the National Quiz Competition, ECHO gathered.

The quiz competition was part of the activities mapped out for the 2019 National Convention presently at Abeokuta.

The competition was held at the National Union of Journalists Secretariat, Abeokuta today Friday 31st of May.

Seven chapters contested where AAUA won with 13points, FUOYE came second with 11points and Bayero University came third with 10points.

Results gathered by ECHO is as followed

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) 13pts

Federal University Oye (FUOYE) 11pts

Bayero University Kano 10pts

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnically Ijebu-Igbo (AAPOLY) 9pts

Fec 5pt

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic 4pts

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 3pts

The General Secretary of NUCJ AAUA, Collins Ojiehanor Represented the Chapter.

FROM ECHO MEDIA we say Congratulations.

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AAUA/OSUSTECH FEE: ODSG Allegedly Shifts Meeting Dates Twice

... Shifts Date For Second Time

By: Adesola Ikulajolu

The earlier scheduled meeting to hold today Monday, between the Ondo State Government under Rotimi Akeredolu and Agboola Alfred Ajayi,Students  Union leaders and other stakeholders over the tuition fee saga in AAUA and OSUSTECH, has been postponed.

According to an info obtained by ECHO, the meeting was said to have been postponed due to the Childrens Day Celebration.

Meanwhile in a Statement signed by the General Secretary of AAUASU,  Comrade Adebayo Jesutola Tolajay Ofr on Monday evening,  it explained that the meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow Tuesday May 28.

He pointed out that the postponement was announced by the SA on Youth and Education, Comrade Banji Adewumi 2019  and that the reason for postponement was due to "Logistics".

The statement reads "The  leadership of the students Union hereby regret to announce to the entire studentry that the meeting earlier scheduled to hold today between the Ondo state government and the students Union of AAUA, Osustech as well as the management and Governing Councils of both institutions has been postponed till tomorrow 28th may, 2019."

"The reason for the postponement was relayed to us by the special adviser to the governor on youth and student affairs, Mr Banji Adewumi. He pleaded that the Reason for the postponement was based on some logistics that were not in place."

He further maintained that the Union will continue to relate all matters to the students and as well see to their Welfarism.

"We Hereby urge all students to remain calm as the Union will continue to relate with all members as events unfolds,"  Comrade Jesutola said.

SHIFTING THE MEETING AGAIN TILL NEXT WEEK

Meanwhile, according to a source that spoke with ECHO,  the Tuesday meeting has also been shiftted till "next week".

However,  the source did not disclose the reason for the shift.

As at press time, no official statement has been released concerning the meeting and it's outcome.

#ECHO MEDIA REPORTS

© ECHO MEDIA 2019

Photo: NANS, AAUASU and OSUSTECH  Executives with Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi on the last day of the 3days protest in Akure. 

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AAUA Appoints Seven New Professors

Our Reporter

Seven new Professors have been appointed by the authorities of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko.

The new University Dons are: Professor Isaac A. Ololade (Environmental Chemistry),

Professor Mary B. I. Omoniyi (Counseling Psychology),

Professor Moshood A. Hassan (Adult and Industrial Education),

Professor Emmanuel A. Fayankinnu (Industrial Sociology and Gender Studies),

Professor Olusanya T. Olumuyiwa (Yoruba Language and Dialectology),

Professor Kunle O. Oloruntegbe (Chemistry Education),

Professor Olanrewaju F. Olotuah (Crop Management, Production/Entomology).

Their appointments were confirmed by the University’s Governing Council at its meeting held on Friday, May 24, 2019.

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