National league praise new competition debuting next month
Chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo, has described the 1XBet Cup slated to debut next month as a welcome contribution to the country’s grassroots football development. Aluo, who said the championship, which kicks off on October 3, will unearth hidden talents from different parts of the country, advised clubs in all levels […]
CAF praised for awarding 2027 AFCON host to Kenya and others
East African leaders on Wednesday hailed the awarding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to a joint bid by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first time the premier sport event on the continent will be staged by three countries after Ghana/Nigeria (2000) and Equatorial Guinea/Gabon (2012) co-hosted previous editions. The trio won […]
Rangers will regain its elite position soon – Coach
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reassured the club’s supporters that his team will regain its position among the elites in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Ilechukwu gave the assurance while responding to questions after the Coal City outfit’s 1-1 draw against Alpha FC in Ebonyi. Rangers will kick-start their 2023–24 NPFL campaign against Doma […]
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna successfully defends his ITTF crown
Nigeria table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, has successfully defended his ITTF Africa Senior Championships crown, defeating Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh 4-0 in the men’s singles final in Tunisia yesterday Aruna entered the final in style as he left no stone unturned to defeat his compatriot Olajide Omotayo 4-0 in the semi-finals. Saleh also recovered from a […]
NFF assure Nigerians on victory aganst Sao Tome and Principe
President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will take the match against Sao Tome and Principe seriously, in spite already securing 2024 AFCON qualification. According to reports the Super Eagles will on Sunday lock horns with Sao Tome and Principe in a dead rubber 2024 AFCON qualifier at […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles camp comes alive as players arrive
The Super Eagles recorded a full house, yesterday, ahead of Sunday’s 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Group A final qualifying fixture against the Falcons of Sao Tome and Principe in a match that will hold at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Eight players were available for training on Wednesday, while two others joined them in […]
Osimhen, Oshoala makes 2023 Ballon d’Or shortlist
Report said Nigerian duo Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been shortlisted for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award in the men’s and women’s categories. The prestigious ceremony according to report will take place in Paris on October 30. Osimhen currently the leading scorer in the African Cup of Nations qualifying series with seven goals, becomes […]
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Player of the month award
Following an impressive start to the 2023/24 season since joining Bayer Leverkusen, Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has been nominated for Bundesliga Player of The Month award. The striker will battle Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies as well as Union Berlin’s Kevin Behrens. Wolfsburg’s Jonas and Wind and Leipzeig’s Benjamin Henrichs are the […]
