Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m quartet of Edidiong Udo, Esther Joseph, Samuel Ogazi and Patience Okon-George stormed to victory in their heat in 3:14.58.
The Super Falcons will take on Zambia on Saturday at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, at 9:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, FIFA acknowledged the feedback from confederations but said it would proceed with the investment and allow its 211 member associations to make their own decisions.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan won the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles on Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
FIFA rejected the public sentiment that it is selling football, while stating that UEFA has no right to speak on behalf of other confederations.
Nigeria will face Burkina Faso on Sunday.
UEFA said, “Europe’s position is clear. We will never lend this model our legitimacy.”
Police believe the disappearances of the young footballers and officials were voluntary.
The French defender becomes Chelsea’s third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra.
Mr Gim urged the players to remain focused.
