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Super Eagles interim manager George Finidi has told Nigerians to expect a new set of players when they confront the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday. The silver medal winner at the Afcon’23 defeated their counterpart from Ghana 2-1 in Marrakech on Friday, with Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman scoring for Super Eagles and former BendelContinue reading “International Friendly: Expect New faces Against Mali – Finidi”

Gombe United has been ducked three points and three goals from its total accrued for the season in a move the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) says is pursuant to its zero tolerance for assault on match officials. Officials in the Matchday 26 fixture against visiting Akwa United were found to have been physically attackedContinue reading “NPFL: Gombe United fined 3 million, loses 3 points for assault”

Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged 10-man Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly game played in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday. The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other. The result means the Black Stars are now winless in their last six games. The Super Eagles dominatedContinue reading “Friendly: Dessers, Lookman Score As Super Eagles Beat Ghana”

Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye is now ranked No. 1 globally in the 57 kg category with 49000 points, according to United World Wrestling‘s latest rankings. It was gathered that her performance in wrestling at the ongoing African Games in Ghana earned her the position. Adekuoroye defeated Zineb Hassoune of Morocco by a pinfall to win goldContinue reading “Nigeria’s wrestler Adekuoroye ranked No.1”

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the matchday 27 tie involving Niger Tornadoes and Shooting Stars. The game was initially scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. The encounter will now hold on Monday, March 25 at the same venue. The game wasContinue reading “NPFL moves Niger Tornadoes versus Shooting Stars to next week Monday”

Turkish Super Lig outfit, Gençlerbirliği have announced they have parted ways with Nigerian forward, Kayode Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju only linked up with Gençlerbirliği from Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk last summer. Gençlerbirliği made the announcement on their official website on Tuesday. “An agreement has been reached to terminate the contract between our club and our Nigerian footballContinue reading “Kayode Part Ways With Gençlerbirliği”

Following their dismal performance since the start of the second stanza of the season, the management of the Nigeria Premier Football League side Doma United under club chairman Suleiman Umar has issued a 3-match ultimatum to the players and technical crew. The Savannah Tigers started the season like a house on fire, at some point,Continue reading “Doma United issued a stern warning to players, coaches over poor run”

Following his outstanding performance in February, Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named Udinese Player of the Month. Udinese posted a picture of Okoye with his Player of the Month plaque on their X handle. The award was presented to the Nigerian shot stopper before Udinese’s Serie A home game against Torino onContinue reading “Okoye Clinches Club Player Of The Month”

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Otto Addo as the coach of the Black Stars of Ghana. This follows a long but decisive emergency meeting of the executive Council Council on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The Council was presented with the report of the search committee led by Vice President Mark Addo for further deliberations.Continue reading “International Friendly: Otto Addo To Guide Black Stars Against Nigeria”

Heartland of Owerri Coach Christian Obi has expressed delight to have broken the jinx of winless run in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season as coach of Naze Naze Millionaires Obi, who has endured a torrid time as coach of Heartland, secured his first victory after 17 unsuccessful attempts with a 2-0 win over Abia WarriorsContinue reading “NPFL 24: Obi Excited To End Winless Run As Heartland Coach”

Heartland of Owerri Coach Christian Obi has expressed delight to have broken the jinx of winless run in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season as coach of Naze Naze Millionaires Obi, who has endured a torrid time as coach of Heartland, secured his first victory after 17 unsuccessful attempts with a 2-0 win over Abia WarriorsContinue reading “NPFL 24: Obi Excited To End Winless Run As Heartland Coach”

Heartland of Owerri Coach Christian Obi has expressed delight to have broken the jinx of winless run in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season as coach of Naze Naze Millionaires Obi, who has endured a torrid time as coach of Heartland, secured his first victory after 17 unsuccessful attempts with a 2-0 win over Abia WarriorsContinue reading “NPFL 24: Obi Excited To End Winless Run As Heartland Coach”

Heartland of Owerri Coach Christian Obi has expressed delight to have broken the jinx of winless run in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season as coach of Naze Naze Millionaires Obi, who has endured a torrid time as coach of Heartland, secured his first victory after 17 unsuccessful attempts with a 2-0 win over Abia WarriorsContinue reading “NPFL 24: Obi Excited To End Winless Run As Heartland Coach”

Bala Abubakar has resigned from his position as Head Coach at Katsina United after their Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 25 game against Sunshine Stars on Wednesday. The former Kwara United coach decided to walk away due to a lack of a conducive atmosphere and the non-fulfilment of his contractual agreement by Katsina United.Continue reading “Bala part ways As Katsina Utd Head Coach”

Afcon silver medalist Nigeria will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Les Aigles of Mali in two top-grade friendly matches in the Moroccan city of Marrakech later this month. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department. The clash with Ghana’s Black Stars, which comes up on Friday, 22nd March, is boundContinue reading “Super Eagles to Tackle Ghana, Mali In Friendly Games”