The Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL is set to benefit from the return of FIFA badged referees for Week 3 matches. After serving in various continental competitions, these top referees are expected to enhance the quality of officiating in the NPFL. Among the returning officials is Dr. Joseph Ogabor, a well known FIFA referee who […]
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The dates for the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya have been confirmed. The first match will take place on October 11 in Uyo, Nigeria, with the second leg scheduled for October 15 in Tripoli, Libya. Nigeria’s Super Eagles currently top Group D with
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Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo made his home debut for OGC Nice during their historic 8-0 victory over Saint Etienne in a Ligue 1 match on September 20, 2024. Orakpo came off the bench in the 77th minute, replacing Mohamed-Ali Cho. The game had already been decided with Nice leading 6-0 at half time, courtesy of
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Nigerian striker Chinaza Uchendu has completed a move to FC Nantes Féminine in France’s Première Ligue, signing a one year contract that will keep her at the club until June 2025. The 26 year old forward makes this transfer from Galatasaray SK, the Turkish champions, after playing a vital role in their successful season. FC
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Chijioke Mbaoma, who emerged as the top scorer in the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL last season, has sealed a move to Al Ittihad SC, one of Libya’s top football clubs. The dynamic forward has signed a two year deal with the Tripoli based team following an impressive season in Nigeria. The 21 year old
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Rivers Angels Football Club has bid farewell to two of its standout players, Blessing Okpe and Olamide Adugbe, as they both embark on new international careers. Blessing Okpe has signed a one year contract with Amed Sportif Faaliyetler Kulübü in Turkey, while Olamide Adugbe has joined Napoli Femminile in Italy on a one-year deal with
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Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has expressed his confidence that Victor Osimhen will thrive during his season long loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Yobo, who once played for Galatasaray’s rivals Fenerbahçe, believes Osimhen is in his prime and will not only score plenty of goals but also rediscover his happiness. Yobo commented on the
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On his birthday, retired referee and current General Secretary of the Lagos State Referee Association, Dele Atoun, took the opportunity to address a pressing concern rather than celebrate. He made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, urging him to revive Lagos’s deteriorating stadiums to provide opportunities for youth empowerment. For over four years,
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Everton has confirmed the squad numbers for the upcoming 2024-2025 Women’s Super League season, with Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne receiving the number 9 jersey. Payne, who recently ended her six year tenure with Sevilla in Spain, was the first signing of the summer for Everton under coach Brian Sorensen. Payne’s assignment of the number
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In a formal handover ceremony at the Football House, Hon. Godwin Adode officially took on the role of Chairman of the Delta State Football Association DFA this Thursday. The outgoing Chairman, Chief Kenneth Nwoamucha, passed on documents and assets from his tenure and urged Adode to continue fostering growth and teamwork in Delta State football.
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