Warri-based Morak FC midfielder Gideon Erewa has joined Czech premier league side FK Jablonec after signing a 2-year contract, Sports 247 reports. The 18-year-old, who was discovered at the Chito Football Academy’s scouting tournament in Lagos, will wear the green and white jersey for the Czech Under-19 team. Read also: Ejike returns empty-handed from the Paralympics for the first time …

1 Onyinyechi Mark made history on Friday by securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Competing in the women’s para-powerlifting category up to 61kg, Mark delivered an impressive performance, setting multiple world records along the way. He opened his campaign with a lift of 140kg, followed by an impressive 145kg on his second attempt. In his …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr says his side will go into tomorrow’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo full of confidence, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Rohr managed Nigeria’s senior national team for a period of almost seven years before his shock exit just weeks after the 2021 …

Mission Soccer Academy from Abeokuta triumphed in this year’s Ogun State Bet9ja Football League, defeating Imisioluwa FC 1-0 at the MKO International Stadium, Sagamu. In a closely contested match, Mission Soccer Academy claimed victory in the second half with a well-timed goal. Despite Imisioluwa FC’s efforts to equalise, Mission Soccer’s defence held firm and claimed the championship title. This year’s …

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1 Nigeria will play Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7 and then face Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Eguavoen said: “Our objective is clear: to get six points in both games. The players know this and are committed to achieving it.” “The matches will not be easy, no qualifying match can be taken for granted because all the …

– Continue reading after the announcement – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s failed attempt to hire German coach Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Nigeria senior national team ahead of their qualifiers has been hailed as a blessing in disguise, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Labbadia was announced by the NFF as the new coach of the Nigerian senior national team, …

New Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede says he is excited with the friendly atmosphere in the team camp and believes he is already seeing signs of winning in the team. Sports247.ng reports that Ogunmodede stated the same during his first interview since the Eagles camp in Uyo, ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The …

Nigeria will make its debut at the World Beach Sambo Championships organised by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) in Casablanca, Morocco, from 7 to 8 September. Nigeria’s invitation to the world championships came after an impressive performance at the 18th African Sambo Championships in Egypt. Read also: NPFL: 3SC boss offers double bonus to players ahead of Nasarawa United clash …

12 Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo has spoken about the uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future and how it has left the club in a difficult position. Nwabali’s rise during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Nwabali emerged as a standout star during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. He helped Nigeria reach second place …