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The Super Eagles have dropped two places in the latest FIFA world ranking. According to the latest ranking published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, they dropped from 40th to 42nd position. The drop in places may not be unconnected with disappointing showing in their two opening fixtures in Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Continue reading “Nigeria’s Super Eagles drop two places in FIFA ranking”

Rivers United’s Samuel Adom Antwi is anticipating the upcoming 2023/24 CAF Confederations Cup second group match against Dreams FC, scheduled to be played at the Kumasi Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Samuel Adom Antwi who was among the goalscorers in Rivers United’s 3_0 victory against Angola’s Petroleos do Lobito, having experiencedContinue reading “We’re coming to Ghana to win against Dreams FC – Rivers United’s Samuel Adom Antwi”

Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma has insisted that they can play their home game anywhere in Nigeria. The Pride of Rivers began their campaign in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday with a 3-0 spanking of APC Lobito in Uyo. Eguma made it clear that though Port-Harcourt is their fortress butContinue reading “CONFED Cup: Rivers United Can Play Anywhere – Eguma”

The Confederation of African Football CAF has announced the shortlists for the women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 with Nigerian duo Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie still in the race for the women’s Player of the year top 10. The top 10 lists dished out Monday indicate that some Falcons have also dropped outContinue reading “CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala, Nnadozie, Abiodun Make final Shortlist”

The management of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has slammed a Four Million naira fine on Abia Warriors over the conduct of some of their officials in their Match-day 10 tie against Rangers on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by the body on Monday which reads: “Abia Warriors have been charged forContinue reading “NPFL Board Imposes N4 Million Fine On Abia Warriors, N1 Million on Rangers”

Super Falcons stand-in Coach Justin Madugu has been compelled to pick replacements for forward Asisat Oshoala and midfielder Jennifer Echegini after the duo voluntarily opted out of the Super Falcons’ squad that is due to contest a 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Cape Verde, with the first leg in AbujaContinue reading “Coach Madugu Replaces Oshoala, Echegini For AFCON Qualifier”

Former Nigeria international Odion Jude Ighalo was the star performer in Al Wehdah’s resounding win over the visiting Al Khaleej. The former Manchester United forward opened the scoring in the 3rd minute before Fabio Martins leveled for Al Khaleej in the 22nd minute from the spot. Ighalo restored his team lead in the 58th minuteContinue reading “Ighalo bang Hat-trick For Al-Wehda In Saudi Pro League”

Enyimba International Football Club Assistant Coach, Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju has updated his coaching portfolio by adding a UEFA C-Licence to his already existing badges. Yema, as he is fondly called will be expected to join the exclusive list of coaches who have obtained UEFA B coaching license shortly. Coach Yema’s wealth of experience in variousContinue reading “Enyimba Assistant Coach Bags UEFA License”

Former Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has urged football followers not to write off Super Eagles yet in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, saying the team can still turn the table around and also win the Afcon title. The array of stars in the present Super Eagles team made theContinue reading “2023 AFCON:Nigeria Remains Favourite But Not Massive Favourite – Obi Mikel”

With few days to the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the African soccer governing body has sent the accommodation of delegations guidelines to all the participating countries. The delegation of the football body headed by its Secretary General Veron Omba Mosengo was in Ivory Coast on Wednesday and some key decisions wereContinue reading “2023 AFCON: CAF Sends Accommodation Of Delegations Guidelines To participants”

Nigeria football legend, Rabiu Ali has heaped praises on Shooting Stars of Ibadan fan’s favorite, Abdullahi Lawal for his tremendous performance in the league. The youngster had a solid game for the Oluyole Warriors in a Matchday 9 NPFL fixture against Kano Pillars last weekend. The midfield maestro dominated the midfield against the legendary AliContinue reading “Shooting Stars Fans Favourite, Abdullahi Lawal Gets Rabiu Ali’s Blessings”

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. The striker will slug it out with Nicolò Barella, Jude Bellingham, Karim Benzema, Yassine Bounou, Antoine Griezmann, Ilkay Gundogan, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Robert Lewandowski for the prestigious award. The other nominees are, Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, LionelContinue reading “Osimhen, Oshoala nominated for 2023 Globe Soccer Awards”

Sporting Lagos Football Club has announced Paul Aigbogun as its new Technical Director. Aigbogun, who was the head coach of the Nigeria U-20 team in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup is a UEFA-licensed coach. He also previously served as the Deputy Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). “Over the past year, AigbogunContinue reading “Sporting Lagos name Aigbogun As Technical Director”

Coach Justin Madugu is expected to lead the Super Falcons ahead of next week’s 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying round, first leg clash with the Senior Women National Team of Cape Verde following reports that the contract renegotiation with Randy Waldrum seems to have stalled. The nine-time African champions will host theContinue reading “Morocco 2024: Justin Madugu To Lead Super Falcons For Cape Verde Clash, invites Oshoala, Ajibade and 19 others”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria once again dropped points in their Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after they forced the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw in Rwanda on Sunday and made their journey more difficult in the series. Playing at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda, the Nigerian side seems to beContinue reading “2026 World Cup Qualifier: Again, Super Eagles Fail To Fly Against Zimbabwe in Rwanda”