Nigerian boxer Dolapo Omole has expressed his disappointment after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Omole won a gold medal in Senegal during the qualifiers and is considered a strong contender for the Nigerian team. “I am depressed and I hope to get up stronger because I am in a very bad state. The …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Gernot Rohr has warned teams in their AFCON qualifying group not to underestimate the threat of the Super Eagles despite their shaky form of late. GolNigeria.com own reports. Nigeria have been drawn into Group D alongside Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda and Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a 2-1 win over Nigeria in …

Nasarawa State Governor Engineer Abdullahi Sule has dissolved the management team of Nasarawa United Football Club, previously led by Dr Othman Ahmed Ibrahim. Read also: Kwara Utd appoints Unilorin graduate Olatunbosun Abayomi as new psychologist The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, after a high-level meeting held at his temporary office in Lafia, the state …

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney has praised Muhammad Tijani following his impressive start to life at the club. Tijani recently joined Argyle from Czech Republic side Slavia Prague on a season-long loan deal. The 23-year-old scored twice in Slavia Prague’s friendly win over Cheltenham Town last weekend.Read also:Basketball: James leads Team USA to victory over Germany in final pre-Olympic game …

Victor Osimhen is reportedly considering staying at Napoli while talks over a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain have cooled. According to French sources, the deal depends on several factors beyond Osimhen’s release clause of around 130 million euros. PSG have yet to find buyers for Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, complicating any potential move for the Nigerian striker. PSG are …

Nigeria international Solomon Kwambe has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to do everything possible to appoint Hervé Renard as the next Nigeria coach, claiming he can qualify the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are looking for a new coach after Finidi George resigned following a series of criticisms over the three-time African champions’ qualifiers against …

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed The Lagos State Football Association has added to its success stories by ensuring the implementation of the MoU signed with the Nigerian Institute of Sports, on the certification of coaches who do not have the prerequisites and qualifications needed to obtain a state FA license. Read also: …

Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has called Real Madrid the best team in the world. In an interview with BrandThe former French international said that there is no team better than Real Madrid in all aspects of the game. “Yes, yes, a spectacular season, very good. Real Madrid is always the best team in the world. Players come and go, others …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Gernot Rohr says the team is struggling at the moment because the new players have not yet adapted to the team. Nigeria have been drawn into Group D alongside Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda and Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a 2-1 win over Nigeria in World Cup qualifying last month, says Nigeria …

Mowe’s Best Talent FC has been crowned champion of the first edition of the GreenLock summer pre-season football tournament held in Rowing stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State defeated Green Lock FC 2-0. Read also: Adekitan Oluwajowanloju aspires to a career in journalism, urges parents to support children with sporting talent Both goals in either half of the match were scored …