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Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has been unveiled by NWFL side Naija Ratels. The veteran defender was in the books of Spanish Iberdola side, Levante Las Planas last season. The 40-year-old is making a return to the Nigerian top-flight 15 years after leaving Bayelsa Queens. Ebi also played for clubs in Sweden, Turkey, Belarus, ChinaContinue reading “Naija Ratels unveiled Super Falcons captain Ebi”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin its quest for a fourth AFCON title against Equatorial Guinea on the 14th of January after the African soccer governing body released the official match schedule for the 2023 African Cup of Nations. The encounter billed for Abidjan will start at 3 pm Nigeria time. Jose Peseiro’s menContinue reading “2023 AFCON: Super Eagles Begin 4th Title Chase Against Equatorial Guinea”

Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, has picked the Bundesliga Rookie gong for September. This is the second time the Super Eagles forward will be winning the award after picking his first in August. Since arriving in Germany from Belgium the young striker has been consistent in his performance and also scoring regularly for Bayer Leverkusen.Continue reading “German Bundesliga: Boniface Clinches Rookie Award”

Super Eagles lived up to expectations Friday in Portugal as the Jose Peseiro tutored side almost ran away with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in an international friendly but eventually settled for a 2-2 draw. The Saudis now led by Roberto Mancini had shot into the lead in the 60th in a bizarre minuteContinue reading “Friendly: Uzoho’s Howler Saudi Arabia Snatch Late Goal To Force Super Eagles to 2-2 Draw”

Jose Santos Peseiro’s Super Eagles have been drawn with hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Just before the draw Eagles who crashed out in the round of 16 against Tunisia at the last edition in Cameroon, also dropped in the latest FIFA ranking whichContinue reading “AFCON ’23 DRAW: Eagles To Battle Hosts Cote D Ivoire In Group A”

Seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International have signed shirt sponsorship with Afrinvest Limited worth N50 million per season. The agreement has an obligation of renewal of agreement for the next two football seasons after the run of the current football season; thus, making it a total of three consecutive seasons if theContinue reading “NPFL24: Rangers Seal 1 year N50m Shirt Sponsorship Deal”

The Confederation of African Football CAF, has released the list of approved stadiums, ahead of the group stage matches of the 2023-24 Confederation Cup. The list released confirmed that Nigeria’s only representative in the tournament, Rivers United will play their home games away from the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt. The Pride of Rivers progressedContinue reading “CAF Confederation Cup: CAF approves Uyo for Rivers United”

World football’s governing body, FIFA has appointed officials for next Monday’s senior international friendly match between Nigeria and Mozambique in Portugal. Portuguese official Miguel Nogueira will serve as the match referee while his compatriots Paulo Bras, Ana Loide and Bruno Viera will work as 1st Assistant referee 2nd Assistant referee and fourth official, respectively. TheContinue reading “International Friendly: FIFA Appoints Portuguese Referees For Eagles, Mozambique Game”

The profile of Nigeria’Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface continues to soar due to his superb performances week-in-week out. Boniface joined Leverkusen this summer and he has been splendid in the colour of the club since his arrival. He has been nominated alongside RB Leipzig’s midfielder Xavi Simons and Hoffenheim’s forward Maximilian Beier.Continue reading “German Bundesliga: Boniface Up For Rookie Player Of The Month Award”

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the host country for the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN). Algeria hosted the last edition and Senegal emerged as the winner for the first time in their history. Since the last edition, the Africa governing body has been searching for the country that will host the 2024Continue reading “CAF Announces Host For CHAN 2024”

Newly invited Super Falcons attacker Babajide Rinsola has expressed her happiness about her invitation to the national team. The UDG Tenerife of Spain forward was among the 22 players invited for the Super Falcons 2024 Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia on Sunday. Babajide who wears jersey number 7 for Tenerife recently switched nationality after representing EnglandContinue reading “Olympic Qualifier: Babajide Excites by Super Falcons Invitation”

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended invitation to goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Nicole Payne and forward Asisat Oshoala headline and 19 other players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for this month’s Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification fixture against the Senior Women National Team of Ethiopia. According to the NFF press release,Continue reading “Super Falcons vs Ethiopia: Oshoala, Payne sisters, and 19 others called for Olympic qualifiers”

Super Eagles player Kelechi Iheanacho was once again on the score sheet as Leicester City defeated Stoke City 2-0 at the King Power stadium in Saturday’s Championship tie. It is Iheanacho’s third goal in his last three games in the Championship also, he has scored four goals and made one assist in 11 league appearancesContinue reading “Iheanacho Scores In 3rd Consecutive Game, Clinches Man Of Match Award In Leicester City Win”

FIFA has confirmed Seychelles as hosts of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 as the tournament will take place in Victoria, Mahé Island in May 2025. The 13th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will take place in the paradisiacal setting of Victoria, which is on Mahé Island in the Seychelles, surrounded by crystal-clear watersContinue reading “FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 Seychelles name host”

The draws for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup have been conducted and it was a big task for the Nigerian representative Rivers United. The Pride of Rivers reached the group stage for the second consecutive time after they defeated Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso 2-0 aggregate. The draws which were conducted inContinue reading “Confed Cup: Rivers United land In Group C”