The Super Falcons are set to host Algeria for two friendly matches in Lagos later this month. The games are scheduled to take place on October 26 and October 29 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Interim head coach Justin Madugu is expected to assemble a squad featuring both foreign based professionals and […]
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The managers and coaches from the Professional Class of 2024 at the National Institute for Sports NIS in Lagos have shown their appreciation to their alma mater by donating an LCD screen to the institute. This thoughtful contribution is intended to enhance NIS’s visibility and foster pride within the institute’s community. Azeez Abass Michael, Chair
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Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star, Francis Onyeka, has been awarded the prestigious Fritz Walter Medal by the German Football Association DFB in recognition of his outstanding performances for the Germany youth team. The award, named after West Germany’s 1954 World Cup-winning captain, is considered the highest individual accolade in German youth football. Onyeka, who is being
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The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed Nigerian referees to officiate the upcoming 2025 CHAN zonal qualifying playoffs, set to begin on Friday, 25 October 2024. Salisu Basheer, from the Kano State Referee Council, will officiate the WAFU B zonal qualifying match between Togo and Benin Republic, taking place at the Kengue Stadium in
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CAF has issued a Sunday deadline for Libya to submit relevant documents concerning the 2025 AFCON Group D qualifier against Nigeria, which was cancelled after the Super Eagles refused to play. The Super Eagles were held at a Libyan airport for 20 hours, which led to the match, scheduled for Tuesday night in Benina, being
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AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is in contention to make a return to the squad for their match against Udinese, following a quick recovery from an injury that had caused him to withdraw from Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier against Libya. Chukwueze, who had to pull out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining an injury in
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Edo Queens’ star midfielder, Emem Peace Essien, has set ambitious goals ahead of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, aiming for the tournament’s top honours. With the competition scheduled to kick off on November 9, 2024, in Morocco, Essien is determined to help Edo Queens secure the coveted trophy. Beyond the team’s success, she also
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Rivers United have reclaimed the top spot in the NPFL standings following their 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars, while Remo Stars dropped points in a 3-1 loss to Plateau United. Led by former Super Eagles coach Finidi George, Rivers United now have 17 points from seven matches, overtaking Remo Stars, who sit at 15 points.
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Boavista’s left back, Bruno Onyemaechi, displayed commendable dedication by heading straight to training upon arriving in Portugal, following a taxing ordeal in Libya. The Super Eagles player had been stranded at Al Abraq Airport with his teammates for over 16 hours before the Nigerian government intervened, leading to their safe return to Abuja. The delay
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The English Football Association is moving swiftly to secure Princess Ademiluyi, a historic forward from West Ham United, aiming to recruit her for the national squad ahead of Nigeria. Ademiluyi, who became the first player from the West Ham United Foundation’s Player Pathway to earn a spot on the senior women’s team, joined Charlton Athletic
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