2026 World Cup: Okocha Warns Super Eagles Against South Africa
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<p>Retired Nigeria international Jay Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles to be weary of South Africa in pursuit of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket. The Super Eagles alongside South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Benin, and Rwanda are in Group C of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers and Jay Jay Okocha see the Bafana […]</p>
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Okocha believes that the group is in favour of the Super Eagles who failed to qualify for the 2022 edition of the competition after drawing 1-1 with Ghana in Abuja, thereby losing out in away goals rule.
The one time BBC African player of the year who was one of the football legends that were present in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, during the draw ceremony described South Africa as the strongest team in the group aside from the Super Eagles.
Okacha who has led Nigeria to advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals in three different editions said the three-time African champions must qualify for the 2026 edition of the tournament and follow in the footsteps of Morocco who made it to the semi-finals stage of the Qatar World Cup.
He said, “Aside the Eagles, Bafana are about the strongest team in that group and we (Eagles) must be very careful when we play them.
“We have not had it easy against them recently.
“Morocco showed that an African country could win the World Cup. We must follow the example of Morocco.”
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<h2>President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Nigerians for his initiative on the Students Loan Bill which marks a significant step toward facilitating access to higher education for indigent students.</h2>
<p>This action, highly anticipated by the public, promises to alleviate the financial burden on students aspiring to pursue higher education.</p>
<p>The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/20/senate-passes-student-loans-repeal-and-re-enactment-bill-2024/">passed the Student Loans</a></strong> (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, with the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND playing a pivotal role in its passage.</p>
<p>Senator Muntari Dandutse, chairman of the committee, presented the report that led to the bill's adoption during a plenary session on March 20.</p>
<p>In a move to expedite the legislative process, the Senate suspended certain sections of its standing rules, referring the bill to the Committee of the Whole for immediate consideration.</p>
<p>While the enactment of the Student Loans Bill has been met with widespread approval, Tribune Online pointed out that the law specifies five categories of individuals who will not be eligible for the student loan.</p>
<p>Below is the list of persons who are not eligible for the loan:</p>
<p>1. Applicant who has been proven to have defaulted in respect of any previous loan granted by any organisation.</p>
<p>2. Applicant found guilty of exam malpractice by any school authority.</p>
<p>3. Applicant with a criminal record of felony or any offense involving dishonesty or fraud.</p>
<p>4. Anyone who has been convicted of drug offenses.</p>
<p>5. Applicants whose parents (father or mother) have defaulted in respect of student loan or any loan granted to him or her.</p>
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-couple-walk-hand-in-hand-in-front-of-mcgill-university-montreal.jpg?id=53803205&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C181%2C0%2C181"/><br/><br/><p>If you're trying to decide where to go to university next year, prepare to take notes! <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/mcgill-university-ranked-among-best-research-schools-in-the-world">Canada's top universities</a> have been ranked by reputation, and while McGill performed impressively, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-best-world-mcgill-university">it just missed claiming the top spot.</a></p><p>On October 10, Maclean's released its 2025 edition of the <a href="https://macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-universities-in-2025-by-national-reputational-ranking/">Best Universities in Canada by National Reputation</a>, and McGill's performance was nothing short of impressive.</p><p>From coast to coast, universities across the country were evaluated by faculty, administrators, and business leaders, giving Canadians a clear snapshot of which institutions are considered the most innovative, highest quality, and overall best. </p><p>Though U of T took first place in each of these categories, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-among-best-schools-in-the-world">McGill consistently ranked just behind</a>, proving that it's a powerhouse in Canadian education.</p><p>The survey grouped schools from three categories—Primarily Undergraduate, Comprehensive, and Medical Doctoral—into one massive list. While Maclean's ranked 50 universities in total, we're honing in on the top 10. </p><p>McGill landed third in the Best Overall category, falling just short of U of T and the University of British Columbia (UBC). When it came to Highest Quality, McGill moved even higher, securing the number two spot just behind U of T. As for Most Innovative, McGill once again performed strongly, coming in at third.</p><p>While McGill didn't quite snag first place (which <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-best-world-mcgill-university">keeps happening</a>), its rankings across these major categories show just how respected it is both nationally and globally. Whether it's its academic excellence or reputation for innovation, McGill consistently proves it's among Canada's elite.</p><p>Here's a closer look at how the rankings went down:</p><h3>Best Overall</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>UBC</li><li>McGill</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Western University</li><li>Simon Fraser University</li></ol><h3>Most Innovative</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>McGill</li><li>UBC</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>University of Calgary</li><li>Western University</li></ol><h3>Highest Quality</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>McGill</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>UBC</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>Western University</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Simon Fraser University</li></ol><p>You can find the full 50-university list <a href="https://macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-universities-in-2025-by-national-reputational-ranking/">here</a>.</p><p>While these national rankings highlight <a href="https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/bc-university-ranked-second-best-in-the-country-beat-mcgill">Canada's best universities</a>, it's also worth considering how they stack up globally. </p><p>Earlier this week, the <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking">Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025</a> were released, and Canadian schools had an interesting showing. Three schools made the global top 50: </p><ul><li>#21: University of Toronto</li><li>#41: University of British Columbia</li><li>#45: McGill University</li></ul><p>THE pointed out that while these elite institutions have remained steady in their rankings, the story isn't as positive for the rest of the country. </p><p>Over two-fifths of Canadian universities in the global ranking have actually dropped in placement, as the worldwide competition for top university spots continues to heat up. </p><p>Of the 33 Canadian schools ranked (out of 2,857 universities globally), only U of T and UBC held on to their positions, while almost all others saw a dip. Conversely though, McGill rose four places to 45th (but yes, still behind U of T).</p><p>So, while U of T, UBC, and McGill continue to shine both nationally and internationally, there's a growing sense of pressure on some other Canadian universities to keep up with the fierce global competition.</p><p>If you're considering where to study or just curious about how Canada's schools are stacking up, U of T's dominance is hard to ignore—but McGill continues to make a strong case for itself too!</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. 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