Events & Tournaments

In the aftermath of Al Merrikh’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Ikorodu City in the ValueJet Cup, goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo shared his insights on the team’s performance and the lessons learned. Ojo admitted that the team has much work to do, emphasizing the importance of the ValueJet Cup as an eye opener. He expressed gratitude to

The Nigerian Sports Minister, John Enoh, has expressed confidence that the Super Falcons will recover from their narrow 1-0 loss to Brazil in their opening group game of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Super Falcons conceded a first half goal by Gabi Nunes in Bordeaux and are now preparing to face world champions Spain in

Moses Aduku, the head coach of Nigeria’s Edo Queens, has stated that the team will approach every match in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers with seriousness, regardless of their opponents. This declaration comes following the release of the tournament draws by CAF. Aduku emphasized the importance of not underestimating any team, highlighting

Emmanuel Osahon, coach and owner of FC Robo Queens, has expressed concerns about the Super Falcons’ lack of unity heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics. Osahon highlighted that several players who helped the team qualify were dropped, disrupting continuity. Notably, Gift Monday, who played in the qualifiers, was excluded from the final squad, while Chinonyerem

Debutants Sporting Lagos triumphed in the U17 Boys Elite Category of the Gothia Cup in Sweden, defeating FC Tokyo 4-0. Yusuf Abdullahi opened the scoring after eight minutes, followed by Babatunde Akomolede who doubled the lead ten minutes later. Lucky John sealed the victory with two late goals, ensuring a comprehensive win over the Japanese

The 1XBET Cup 2024 kicked off its knockout stage with a thrilling display of football, seeing 22 goals scored across 8 matches. Teams fiercely competed for advancement, delivering high intensity performances that set the tone for the tournament. At the Legacy Pitch Centre, Dosu FC dominated Dolphin FC with a commanding 3-0 victory. Aremu Ridwan