A Controversy Unfolds in Ekiti Referees Council Over Gender Fraud

A Controversy Unfolds in Ekiti Referees Council Over Gender Fraud

By / Football Law and Ethics /

A major scandal has rocked the Ekiti State Football Referees Council following accusations that Acting Chairman Onilearo Kayode and Secretary Adegoke Olusola fraudulently registered a male referee for a female only slot. This alleged misconduct has triggered demands for an in-depth investigation and appropriate penalties. Reports reveal that Adegoke Marvelous Ayokunle, a referee who passed […]

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Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

By / National Team News /

Uche Chrisantus, a 21 year old Nigerian footballer, has been named in the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. This is a significant step in his career, as only a year ago, he was playing in Nigeria before moving to Spain’s third division. Now, Chrisantus plays in

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Olisa Ndah Doubtful for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Due to Injury

Olisa Ndah Doubtful for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Due to Injury

By / Player Health and Injuries /

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah, who plays for South Africa’s Orlando Pirates, is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. Ndah missed Orlando Pirates’ recent 1-0 win over Richards Bay due to an injury, and the club’s head coach, Riveiro, revealed that he may also be

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Nwakali Scores First Goal for Barnsley, Substituted Due to Injury

Nwakali Scores First Goal for Barnsley, Substituted Due to Injury

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Kelechi Nwakali showcased an impressive performance for Barnsley in their 3-2 loss to Peterborough United during a Professional Development League match. Nwakali, a former Arsenal midfielder, was instrumental throughout the match, firing in a goal and creating several key opportunities. However, his day was cut short after he appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and

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First Bank FC Coach Gafar Sets Ambitious Target of NPFL Promotion

First Bank FC Coach Gafar Sets Ambitious Target of NPFL Promotion

By / Nigerian Football News /

Ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League NNL season, Coach Gafar Mohammed of First Bank FC has expressed his determination to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. The season is scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Gafar emphasized that both his personal goal and the management’s objective align with securing

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Milan’s Rafael Leao Discusses Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor with Chukwueze

Milan’s Rafael Leao Discusses Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor with Chukwueze

By / News /

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has shared that he had a conversation with teammate Samuel Chukwueze about Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash. Leao highlighted Boniface’s technical ability, speed, and overall threat, indicating that Milan will need to be cautious against him in the upcoming match. He further noted

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Man Utd Academy Graduate Oyedele Gets Senior Poland Call

Man Utd Academy Graduate Oyedele Gets Senior Poland Call

By / International Nigerian Footballers /

Maxi Oyedele, a product of Manchester United’s academy, has earned his first senior national team call up for Poland ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal and Croatia. Oyedele, who recently joined the Polish club Legia Warsaw, is eligible to represent three countries Poland, Nigeria, and England, owing to his Polish mother and

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Flamingos Set for FIFA U17 Women’ World Cup with Strong 21 Player Squad

Flamingos Set for FIFA U17 Women’ World Cup with Strong 21 Player Squad

By / National Team News /

The head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has officially revealed the 21-woman Flamingos’ squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in the Dominican Republic. Key players like team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong feature prominently. Harmony Chidi, in particular, has been a standout, scoring 13 goals

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Sam Sodje Condemns Prevalence of Paedophiles Among Coaches in Nigeria

Sam Sodje Condemns Prevalence of Paedophiles Among Coaches in Nigeria

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Former Super Eagles and Premier League football star Sam Sodje has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of paedophilia among youth coaches in Delta State and across Nigeria. Sodje, who splits his time between London and Delta State, revealed that many youth coaches are abusing their positions by sexually exploiting children under their care.

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