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Former Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai has revealed how fans influenced his recall into the team in 1994 for the African Cup of Nations. Nigeria won the title in Tunisia in 1994 with Rufai being one of the key players in the team. Dodo Mayana explained all that transpired while speaking to the EgyptContinue reading “Peter Rufai – “I Would Have Been Left Out Of 1994 AFCON””

Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has donated four brand new vehicles to Lobi Stars Football Club to enhance their movement and arrest the challenges they faced when plying the road to honour games. Performing the ceremony at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, Governor Alia thanked the Management,Continue reading “Benue Government Donates Four New Vehicles to Lobi Stars”

The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the re-appointment of the technical crew of the U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, led by Coach Bankole Olowookere, which led the team to Nigeria’s first-ever podium finish at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, in India in 2022. According to the country’s football house, the NFFContinue reading “NFF retains Olowookere as Nigeria’s Flamingos coach”

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has made an official announcement regarding the rearrangement of Matchday 18 fixtures. This decision comes in light of Nigeria’s participation in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which demands special consideration for scheduling. With Nigeria set to play in the AFCON on Sunday, the NPFL has proactivelyContinue reading “NPFL Adjusts Matchday 18 Fixtures To Accommodate Nigeria’s AFCON Clash”

Former Nigeria Premier Football League forward Robert Mizo said his move to Libya will open doors for other players. Bayelsa United on Sunday confirmed that its striker has joined Libyan giant Al Ahli Benghazi on a 2-year deal. While speaking to the newsmen about the move, Robert said the move would also give him anContinue reading “Move To Libya to Open Door For Other Players – Mizo”

With just a few days remaining until the commencement of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast (AFCON), anticipation is building. The West African country is set to welcome the entire African continent for the second time in history, marking the first occasion since its previous hosting in 1984 Super Eagles headContinue reading “Afcon’23 Peseiro Rated Among Highest Paid Coaches”

Anthony oluwaseni Joshua will take on ex- UFC star Francis Ngannou in a 10-round bout in Saudi Arabia. This was announced by Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night. A date for the fight will be confirmed next week, with a press conference planned for January 15 in London. The pair will clash in what willContinue reading “Francis Ngannou to bout Anthony Joshua”

Injured Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of action for 3 months. Ndidi is already sidelined with an injury and has missed the Foxes last two games. Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca, confirmed that the combative midfielder will miss action for the next 3 months. The defensive midfieldContinue reading “Ndidi Ruled Out For 3 months”

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mohammed Isa as the new Assistant Kit Manager for the Super Eagles Popularly called Gazman, Isa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal role. His exceptional skills in seamless logistical operations have earned him recognition within the football community as well as close relationships withContinue reading “Super Eagles Gets New Assistant Kit Manager”

The hope of Nigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri reaching the semi final of the World table tennis championship in Doha has been dashed. The African champion started the championship on Wednesday on a winning note beating the Brazilian star Hugo Carlderano 3-2 in the round of 16. The victory over Carlderano set up aContinue reading “Doha 2024: Zhendong Knocks Out Aruna Quadri”

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has rescheduled two outstanding matches in the 2023/2024 football season. This was contained in a memo to the concerned clubs dated 1st January, 2024, signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi. According to the memo, the match day 10 game between Plateau United and RiversContinue reading “NPFL Reschedules two outstanding Matches”

Nigeria table tennis sensation Aruna Quadri started the 2024 season on a winning note as he defeated Brazilian International Hugo Calderano in Doha. The top 16 table tennis players are slugging it out in the world Table tennis tournament in Lusail, Doha and Aruna is the only African player in the competition. He faced theContinue reading “Doha 2024: Aruna Quadri Edge Calderano”

Ahead of the World Table Tennis competition in Lusail Doha, the organiser has conducted the draws for the tournament. The top 16 table tennis players will compete for honours in the tournament slated to be held between the 3rd of January and to 5th, 2024. Nigeria’s and Africa’s number one table tennis star, Quadri Aruna,Continue reading “Doha 2023: Aruna Quadri to Face Brazilian Hugo Calderano”

The Black Stars of Ghana will be without the services of Thomas Partey at the 2023 AFCON 2023 in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire. Partey has been out of action since October and played just five games in all competitions this season, also suffering a groin problem earlier in the campaign. The Arsenal midfielder underwent a procedureContinue reading “Thomas Partey Misses Out of Ghana Squad for AFCON”

The President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ladan Bosso has revealed that arrangements are in top gear to organise CAF Coaching Courses in the country. According to him, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau along with th Secretary, Dr Muhammed Sanusi have put arrangements in top gear toContinue reading “CAF Coaching Courses to Hold in Nigeria Soon, Says Ladan Bosso”