Nigeria’s first-team striker Victor Osimhen’s rant against former team coach Finidi George has dominated headlines in discussions about Nigerian football. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen responded to criticism from the coach over reports that the latter questioned his commitment to the team following his absence through injury in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic respectively. He …

The Chairman of Mowe-based Best Talent Football Club has revealed the reasons why he brought the Mega Scouting Programme to Ibadan. Oyo State capital. Read also: Excitement at the announcement of the Professor Akin Oyebode Cup 3.0 The former player, who was also a product of grassroots football development in the state before leaving the Nigerian coast, disclosed this while …

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced that the 20th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa, scheduled to begin on August 3 and end on August 6, 2024, will be held in South Africa. This is the 16th time that the NBA and FIBA ​​global basketball development and community outreach program will be …

Finidi begins tenure as Rivers United coach – Latest Nigeria Sports News The former Super Eagles coach signed a two-year contract. Under Finidi’s leadership, Rivers United are aiming to rebuild their squad, having released fourteen players at the end of last season. The club finished eighth in the 2023-2024 campaign but has high expectations for …

As the search for a new coach for Nigeria’s senior national team continues, former team manager Jose Peseiro has been linked with a surprise return to the role he left in February. Own goal Nigeria.comreports. Peseiro left the team when his contract as coach expired, despite having led the team to their best result in the African Cup of Nations …

Nigerian wrestlers leave Spain for Germany ahead of their final camp before the Olympics The Nigerian wrestling contingent left Madrid, Spain for Germany for what will be their last camp before the Olympic Games in Paris, France. The wrestlers who participated in the Spanish Grand Prix, a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid, saw Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg) take …

Former Liverpool and Brazil striker Roberto Firmino has become pastor of an evangelical church he founded in Maceió, Brazil, with his wife Larissa Pereira. According to Brazilian media Globo, via Liverpool Echo, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 30. In a statement on social media, Firmino and Pereira said: “Since our first encounter with Christ, a desire has been burning …

Recently retired Ipswich Town striker Sone Aluko has taken on the role of first-team coach at the club, it has been announced. The 35-year-old, who has been capped seven times by Nigeria in the top flight, has scored twice. He hung up his boots at the end of last season, having scored four goals in 62 games for the Blues …

Akande Fatai Smith, a highly experienced coach on the Nigerian domestic scene, has criticised Umuahia-based Abia Comets FC’s decision to sack 21 players from their current squad. Read also: Abia Comets president Boniface Uche explains the fall of a large number of players Manager Smith has taken a closer look at the shock development, which leaves the Nationwide League One …

Rivers State Sports Commissioner Chris Green has warned newly appointed Rivers United coach Finidi George that the club demands the best from him. Recall that the former Super Eagles head coach was appointed after Stanley Eguma was sacked by the club, following the team’s struggles in the NPFL last season. However, speaking to club media, Green said the best is …