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Nigerian football clubs, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, have taken significant steps toward securing spots in the group stages of their respective continental competitions following crucial results in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. Enugu Rangers delivered a vital 1-0 victory over Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in the first leg …

Team Akwa Ibom, comprising a total of 250 athletes and officials, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, departed Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, for the eighth National Youth Games, NYG, tagged “Asaba 2024”. The multi-sports championship which is organized by the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission and competed …

The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the players and officials of Ibom Angels Football Club following their victorious outing in the women’s second division football league championship which came to an end on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Calabar. Ibom Angels secured one of two …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 9, 2024 Coach Augustine Eguavoen says his Super Eagles squad “is on a momentum” as they prepare for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Super Eagles …

The Falconets of Nigeria have booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group game. The result ensured their progression from Group D, finishing level on points with Germany but securing second place …

Abuja, Sept. 7, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday in Uyo beat the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the  Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …

By Ayomide Onioluwa Lagos, 5, Sept, 2024 Some football fans have applauded Nigeria’s sensational striker, Victor Osimhen securing a move to Galatasaray Football club in Turkey. The fans, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, said the move from Napoli FC of Italy was in …

Kampala, Sept. 5, 2024 Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died following an alleged  attack  by her boyfriend. The head of the country’s Olympics Committee made the disclosure on Thursday. The athlete,  aged 33,  reportedly died days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her …

Attah Willies, Gombe Fans of demoted Gombe United football Club have hailed the appointment of Coach Bala Nikyu as the new technical adviser of the club. The club was relegated from Nigeria’s elite league to the National League and sports analyst have attributed fans unruly behaviour in the stadium as …

The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Aliyu Zubairu as Head Coach of the National U20 team, Flying Eagles. The appointment of Zubairu, who led El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri to win the President Federation …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 2, 2024 Interim Super Eagles manager, Augustine Eguavoen has selected Fidelis Ilechukwu, Enugu Rangers International Football Club’s head coach and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars to assist him for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Ademola Olajire, …

A late goal by Flourish Sabastine in Bogota earned Nigeria’s Falconets maximum points at the expense of Korea Republic and put the girls in a good position to reach the Round of 16 at the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Opportunities were few and far between in a …

Godwin Odiye was Green Eagles’ most dependable defender in 1977. He was so good that senior colleagues, Christian Chukwu and Sam Ojebode, took risks venturing upfront, convinced that the left half back was equal to any attack. During an important World Cup qualifier against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in Lagos, Odiye …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 30, 2024 The deal between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the new Super Eagles Coach Bruno Labbadia has been aborted. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NFF had earlier announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with German tactician, …

Austin Eguavoen has been appointed to take charge of the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda in September. This decision follows the breakdown of negotiations between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and German manager, Bruno Labbadia, who was initially …

Abuja, Aug. 30, 2024 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian referee, Amin Omar, for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in …

Home-based athletes who represented Nigeria at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics in France are appealing to the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, to fulfill the promise of a $1,000 training grant. Report has surfaced that despite assurances from the Minister that all financial obligations would be settled …

Nigeria national team Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. 2023 AFCON MVP Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 …

By Victor Okoye  Abuja, Aug. 27, 2024 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, quoted NFF General Secretary, …

It was dancing time for me as the Nigerian contingent left Paris empty handed after the 2024 Olympic Games. This disaster is just the beginning of the much touted revolution in Sports and President Bola Tinubu should be the horse in front. Yes, the president must dictate the pace. There …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 25, 2024 Coach Samson Siasia says that he is more renewed and prepared to continue with his lifetime passion of coaching, following his return to full scale football activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Siasia, a renowned former Super Eagles player and …

Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has decried the sudden passing, in a ghastly auto crash, of the Head Coach of Heartland Football Club of Owerri, Mr. Christian Obi, saying that the State has lost a star. The Governor has, therefore, sent his deepest condolences to the deceased’s immediate …

Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi was the hero as Fulham bounced back from a defeat against Manchester United last weekend to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Leicester City in their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2024. Alex Iwobi’s 70th-minute strike proved to be the match-winner, marking …

The Late Heartland FC of Owerri Coach, Christian Obi, and the club’s bus below By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Aug. 24, 2024 Coach Christian Obi of Heartland FC of Owerri is dead. The club’s Media Officer, Tunde Liadi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to …

By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, Aug. 23, 2024 Christopher Danjuma, head coach of Nigeria’s under 20 women’s team, the Falconets, says his goal is to win the coveted trophy at the FIFA under 20 women’s World Cup in Colombia. He said that in spite of the consistent good results at the …