Barau FC Names Former Super Eagles Assistant Salisu Yusuf Head Coach

Barau FC Names Former Super Eagles Assistant Salisu Yusuf Head Coach

By / NPFL /
Barau FC, a Nigeria National League team, has appointed former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming season. The 62 year old coach signed a one year contract with the club, which is owned by Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau. Yusuf, who brings a wealth of […]

Barau FC Names Former Super Eagles Assistant Salisu Yusuf Head Coach Read More »

Career Progression Dispute Hits Sports Ministry Amid Poor Olympic Games

Career Progression Dispute Hits Sports Ministry Amid Poor Olympic Games

By / News /
A career progression dispute has shaken the Federal Ministry of Sports Development, compounding the Ministry’s challenges following Nigeria’s disappointing medal less performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite spending over N9 billion. The dispute centres around Mrs Amaka Ashiofu, who was demoted from her position as acting head of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department

Career Progression Dispute Hits Sports Ministry Amid Poor Olympic Games Read More »

Super Eagles Keeper Okoye Signs New Udinese Deal, Ends Inter,Torino Links

Super Eagles Keeper Okoye Signs New Udinese Deal, Ends Inter,Torino Links

By / Merch & Branding /
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has committed his future to Udinese by signing a new four year contract, putting an end to speculation linking him with potential moves to Serie A champions Inter Milan and Torino. The new deal will keep Okoye at the Italian club until June 2028. Okoye earned the contract extension after

Super Eagles Keeper Okoye Signs New Udinese Deal, Ends Inter,Torino Links Read More »

Nottingham Forest Targets Santiago Gimenez Amid Awoniyi Uncertainty

Nottingham Forest Targets Santiago Gimenez Amid Awoniyi Uncertainty

By / Health & Fitness /
Nottingham Forest is considering making a major transfer move that could affect Taiwo Awoniyi’s position in the squad. The club is reportedly in serious negotiations with Feyenoord to sign Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez. Awoniyi, who joined Forest from Union Berlin two seasons ago, has struggled with injuries, limiting his impact on the pitch. While he

Nottingham Forest Targets Santiago Gimenez Amid Awoniyi Uncertainty Read More »

Stoke City Chief Explains Lawal Signing from Celtic Despite Medical Hitch

Stoke City Chief Explains Lawal Signing from Celtic Despite Medical Hitch

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Stoke City has provided insight into their decision to sign versatile defender Bosun Lawal from Celtic, despite a medical issue that surfaced during his examination. Lawal, who had a successful loan spell with Fleetwood Town in League One, joined Stoke on a four year deal for approximately £2 million. The Republic of Ireland U21 international

Stoke City Chief Explains Lawal Signing from Celtic Despite Medical Hitch Read More »

Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

By / News /
Bendel Insurance Football Club’s head coach, Monday Odigie, praised the organizers and sponsors of the Governor Diri Douye Preseason Football Tournament after a dramatic finale in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, on August 18, 2024. Despite a narrow 7-6 loss in the penalty shootout to Bayelsa United following a 1-1 draw in regular time, the Benin Arsenals took

Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss Read More »

Ndidi shines on Premier League return

Ndidi shines on Premier League return

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Leicester City made a strong return to the Premier League, facing Tottenham Hotspur, with Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi standing out. Playing as a central figure in midfield, Ndidi balanced defensive duties with occasional forays forward. He executed a crucial goal line clearance early in the match that helped keep Leicester in the game. Throughout the

Ndidi shines on Premier League return Read More »

Victor Boniface investigated for unsportsmanlike conduct

Victor Boniface investigated for unsportsmanlike conduct

By / Law & Ethics /
Victor Boniface, alongside his team Bayer Leverkusen, recently celebrated a 4-3 victory over VFB Stuttgart in the German Super Cup via penalties. However, the Super Eagles striker now faces scrutiny for his conduct following the match. After the final whistle, Boniface allegedly raised his left middle finger toward Stuttgart players, an action being labelled as

Victor Boniface investigated for unsportsmanlike conduct Read More »

Montpellier's Akor Denied by Strasbourg Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 Opener

Montpellier’s Akor Denied by Strasbourg Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 Opener

By / Society /
Jerome Akor, Montpellier’s striker, faced tough luck on the opening day of the French Ligue 1 season. During the match against Strasbourg, Akor’s two powerful headers were saved by the opposing goalkeeper, Karl Johan Johnsson, in a 1-1 draw. Despite showcasing his aerial skills, Akor was unable to convert his attempts into goals. He was

Montpellier’s Akor Denied by Strasbourg Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 Opener Read More »

Senator Enoh urges Falconets to make history as team heads to Colombia

Senator Enoh urges Falconets to make history as team heads to Colombia

By / Training & Coaching /
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, to make history as they head to Bogota, Colombia, for the final phase of their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The tournament is set to kick off on August 31, and the Falconets

Senator Enoh urges Falconets to make history as team heads to Colombia Read More »

Scroll to Top