Coach Bankole Olowookere, head coach of the Flamingos, is gearing up for the U-17 World Cup after securing a ticket to the tournament. He recognizes the difference between playing qualifiers in Africa and competing on the world stage, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation. Read Also: Bankole Olowookere remains positive despite Naija Ratels’ narrow loss to Rivers Angels in Federation …

Luciano Spalletti will continue as coach of Italy despite the team’s exclusion from the current Euro 2024. A 2-0 defeat to Switzerland saw Italy relinquish their European champions crown. Following the team’s elimination, there were calls for Spalletti to be relieved of his position as head coach. Read also: Sports Minister Enoh questions hunger of foreign-born Super Eagles players But …

Just weeks after resigning from his position as Super Eagles head coach, NPFL side Rivers United are reportedly eyeing Finidi George as their new head coach. Finidi resigned as Super Eagles coach after the NFF decided to appoint a foreign technical adviser to take over the role, offering him the role of assistant coach instead. Unwilling to accept relegation, the …

Nigeria’s new senior team number 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s move to Lazio is almost complete, with the 23-year-old traveling to Rome to complete his medical. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. As we first reported ahead of his competitive debut for Nigeria, a fee was agreed with Turkish side Hatayaspor for his transfer but the move stalled somewhat due to the difference in wage demand, …

The President of Bayelsa Queens Football Club, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, on behalf of the management, technical team, players and support staff congratulated Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt, for their resounding victory against Naija Ratels in the Federation President Cup. According to Pastor Aprela, it was an incredible achievement for Rivers Angels as they truly demonstrated their exceptional skills …

Hosts Germany qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after defeating Denmark 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala in the second half sealed the victory for the Germans. Nico Schlotterback thought he had given Germany the lead in the fifth minute but after VAR the goal was ruled out for a foul before a corner was …

Rivers United reject $150,000 offer for Andy Okpe – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to club sources, the Premier Soccer League side were interested in securing the 23-year-old striker, but Rivers United are sticking to their guns. The club’s refusal to sell Okpe is part of a strategic effort to build a formidable team …

The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team is expected to come to an end very soon with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) moving forward in talks with a coach. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are without a coach since the departure of Finidi George after the disappointment of the last day of the World Cup qualifying …

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed immense joy and relief on behalf of all Nigerian sports lovers following the clearance of Oluwatobiloba Amusan by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The senator said the ruling represents a significant boost to Nigeria’s hopes for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “Seeing Oluwatobiloba Amusan acquitted …

Rivers Angels emerged champions of the 2024 Nigerian President Federation Cup after a 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels. Whyte Ogbonda’s team clinched the Federation President’s Cup title for a record ninth time. Both teams put up a spirited display in the final of the competition held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Read also: OFFICIAL: Chelsea signs 18-year-old midfielder …