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Nigeria’s Super Falcons are one step away from qualifying for the Paris Olympics Games after a hard-fought 1-0 win against WAFCON defending champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana at the MKO Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The hosts created better chances in the early stages but failed to put any into the net. Chiwendu Ihezuo and UchennaContinue reading “Paris 2024 qualifier: Rasheedat Ajibade’s penalty secures slim victory over Banyana Banyana”

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says he’s yet to receive offers from clubs after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Reports had previously suggested interest from Queens Park Rangers, Union St Gilloise and Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football scene towards the shot stopper. Belgian Pro League side, Union St Gilloise and KaizerContinue reading “Transfer: No Club Has Approached Me For Possible Transfer – Nwabali”

The Turkish Football Federation has cleared Super Eagles and Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel of any wrongdoing following his altercation with Trabzonspor fans in a Turkish Super Lig game last month. Osayi-Samuel was involved in a brawl with Trabzonspor fans who invaded the pitch after their Turkish Super Lig clash which Fenerbahce won 3-2. The TurkishContinue reading “Bright Osayi-Samuel Escapes Turkish FA Wrath For Beating Fan”

Bendel Insurance is gearing up for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 29 encounters against Niger Tornadoes. The Benin Arsenals over the weekend won the Edo State Federation Cup after defeating Metrice FC in the final. Monday Odigie’s side is aware of the task ahead. As we are still reveling in our Edo FA CupContinue reading “Bendel Insurance ready for Niger Tornadoes clash”

Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia defender Ashleigh Plumptre has been confirmed to be out of the Super Falcons clash with Banyana Banyana. The 9-time African champions will confront the current African champion in the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifier. The first leg match is scheduled to be held in Nigeria on FridayContinue reading “Paris 2024: Plumptre To Miss South Africa clash”

Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup Rivers United claimed a 1-0 win over Algerian side, USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. Augustine Okejepha netted the only goal of the game in the 10th minute to give the PrideContinue reading “CAFCC: Rivers United Edge USM Algiers In Uyo, Eguma Optimistic Of Improved Outing In Algeria”

Algerian club USM Algiers had a training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium ahead of the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Rivers United on Sunday in Uyo. The team arrived in Nigeria without five key players who will miss the match due to injury. The quintet of OussammaContinue reading “CAFCC: USM Algiers Trains at Godswill Akpabio International Ahead Rivers United Clash”

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon underwent a successful surgery on his fractured left leg on Friday. Simon sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly defeat to the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old collided with Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa in the first half and had to be stretchered off the pitch. His FrenchContinue reading “Ligue 1: Moses Simon undergoes successful surgery”

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria Premier League sides Heartland FC, Sporting Lagos, and Remo Stars have been eliminated from the Nigeria FA Cup qualifiers, signaling their absence from the prestigious tournament this season. Heartland FC faced disappointment in the Imo State FA Cup qualifiers as they succumbed to a defeat against third-division sideContinue reading “Heartland FC, Sporting Lagos, Remo Stars Ousted from Nigeria FA Cup Qualifiers”

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Okoh Boniface has said he missed being on the field of play with his teammates. Recall that the Nigerian international has been out of action for a couple of months after coping with an injury while in the camp with the Super Eagles in preparation forContinue reading “Bundesliga: I Miss Being On The field of play – Boniface”

Doma United Football Club has announced Bala Abubakar Mohammed as its New Technical Adviser. In the words of the club’s Chairman, Alh. Suleiman Umar, “The appointment of Coach Bala is imperative given our recent challenges in the second half of the season. We believe his extensive experience in managing teams within the league will significantlyContinue reading “Doma United Appoint Bala As New Technical Adviser”

Super Eagles goal machine Victor Osimhen is back in training with Napoli after pulling out of international duty with Nigeria against Ghana and Mali in Morocco, and could be fit to face Atalanta. The centre-forward was forced to withdraw from the call-up for his country due to the inflammation of an old scar, which hadContinue reading “Osimhen To lead attack Against Atalanta On Saturday”

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has defended his action following the fight that broke out after the match between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor. Some Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch after the game which Fenerbahce won 3-2. The defender’s action has generated mixed feelings and it remains to be whether he will be sanctioned by the TurkishContinue reading “‘I Had To Defend My Team’ — Osayi-Samuel Opens Up On Fight With Trabzonspor Fans”

Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of 22 players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa next month. Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre and veteran rearguard Osinachi Ohale are also called, as well asContinue reading “Paris 2024: Waldrum Invites Oshoala, Ajibade, Nnadozie, 19 Others For Banyana”

Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey, will miss Nigeria’s friendly against the Eagles of Mali due to injury. The Super Eagles reached the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast with the Fulham defender playing a major role, winning the most tackles at the Afcon 13, behind teammate Frank Onyeka 14. Despite reportingContinue reading “International Friendly: Bassey rule out Of Mali Clash”