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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Wednesday welcomed Super Eagles goalkeper, Ojo Olorunleke, team manager, Dayo Enebi Anchor and chief security officer, Frank Adejoh to his private residence in Lokoja. The visit was in honor of the Super Eagles’ gallant performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Olorunleke, Enebi andContinue reading “Ododo honors Super Eagles goalie Olorunleke, others”

The preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been held today at the Confederations of African Football headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw followed the conclusion of the 34th edition of the competition hosted by Ivory Coast. The draws pitched together 8 lowest ranked teams in the continent, Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome,Continue reading “2025 AFCON: CAF Release The Preliminary Draws”

The president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), Idriss Diallo, has officially appointed Emerse Faé as the head coach of the Elephants. Faé, a former Ivorian international, had been serving as interim coach since the departure of Jean-Louis Gasset during the 2023 AFCON. Idriss Diallo, speaking at the announcement made at the offices of mobileContinue reading “OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast confirms Emerse Fae as the Elephants permanent head coach”

The traditional ruler of Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaristus Amida, has conferred on Stanley Nwabali, the title Ugo Egbema “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom” following his heroics performance at the 2023 AFCON. Nzeobi Evaristus Amuda, who is also the chairman Onelga council of chiefs, said the title conferred on NwabaliContinue reading “Nwabali Bags Chieftiancy Title”

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has invited 21 players for the team’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Waldrum will take charge of the Super Falcons for the first time since the Round of 16 clash against the Three Lionesses of England at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Waldrum’sContinue reading “2024 Olympic Qualifier: Waldrum Invites Oshoala, Plumptre, Ajibade, 18 Others For Cameroon Clash”

Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai says he’s delighted that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has solved the country’s goalkeeping crisis after his impressive display at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nwabali’s remarkable performances played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the tournament final, earning accolades from both far andContinue reading “Super Eagles: Nigeria’s goaltender crisis now solved – Rufai on Nwabali”

Following the conclusion of the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football ( CAF) through its Technical Study Group has released the Team of the Tournament. Expectedly Super Eagles defender and stand-in Captain Williams Troost-Ekong who was named the player of the tournament made the list. Atalanta winger, AdemolaContinue reading “2023 AFCON: CAF Names Ekong, Aina, Lookman, Kessie In Team Of The Tournament”

The number citizens of the federal republic of Nigeria, president Bold Ahmed Tinubu has awarded Super Eagles players and their officials national honours following the team’s impressive performance showing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The president honor each members of the team with a national honor, a Member of the Order of theContinue reading “AFCON 2023: President Tinubu Honours Super Eagles With National Awards, Lands”

Sunshine Stars of Akure is set to unveiled Kennedy Boboye as their head coach. According to the media officer of the club, Mike Akintunde, the former Akwa United coach will be presented to the fans on Tuesday. Boboye takes charge from Edith Agoye who was sacked following the Owena Waves poor end to the firstContinue reading “Sunshine Stars to unveil Boboye as new head coach Tuesday”

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a new date for the commencement of the second stanza of the 2023/2024 season. The date change was conveyed to the clubs through a letter dated February 9, 2024, which was signed by Davidson Owumi and addressed to club chairmen and general managers. “This is to formallyContinue reading “NPFL Announces new League Resumption Date”

The Guinea-Bissau Football Federation has decided to part ways with Baciro Cande, the head coach of Djurtus, after a woeful performance from the African wild dogs at the afcon. The Guineans crashed out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast at the group stage after losing all their matches in Group A.Continue reading “AFCON’23 : Guinea Bissau sacks Head Coach”

Coach Bankole Olowookere’s Flamingos have advanced into the third round of the 2024 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup qualifiers after thrashing Central African Republic 6-0, in the second leg on Friday at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja. The Nigeria girls secured a comfortable 0-6 away win over the Central African Republic in Douala Cameroon lastContinue reading “Nigeria wallop CAR In FIFA U17 WWC Qualifier”

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the match officials for the much-awaited 2023 African Cup of Nations final between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the host Ivory Coast. According to the update from the African football governing body, Mauritania’s Dahane Beida has been appointed as the center referee for the game. Jerson Emiliano DosContinue reading “2023 AFCON: Caf Assigns Mauritania Official to Marshall Nigeria, Ivory Coast Final affairs”

The hammer of the African soccer governing body continued to fall on the match officials who failed to perform their duty diligently. Just before the quarter-final of the competition, some referees were sent home for their inability to live up to the expectation. The football body in the early hours of Wednesday had decided toContinue reading “2023 AFCON: CAF Sends Algerian Referee packing”

Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho converted the winning penalty as Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their nerve for a 4-2 shootout win over Nigeria’s Super Eagles to reach the AFCON final The game ended 1-1 in regulation time and after 120 minutes. There were no goals in the opening half of the game, which was dominatedContinue reading “Nigeria Beat S/Africa On Penalties To Reach AFCON Final, Nwabali wins MOTM award”