Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has highlighted the pivotal role of referees in advancing Nigerian football towards international recognition. Speaking at the 2024 Nigerian Football Referees Association Annual General Meeting in Yenagoa, the governor, represented by Honorable Daniel Igali, Commissioner for Sports Development, highlighted the need for fair and professional refereeing. Read also: CAF reveals key details for 2024/25 …

Tickets for Saturday’s President’s Cup men’s and women’s final matches are already on sale for the sum of N200 and N2,000 each. Tickets are being sold online. While tickets for the popular side cost N200, VIP tickets are sold at N2,000 each. Read also: Copa Presidente Federación: teams prepare for official training sessions on Friday In Saturday’s grand final at …

Falconets prepare for World Cup glory – Latest sports news in Nigeria In a chat with Brila.net, Abdullahi highlighted the importance of early preparations and expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make history. “This is not the first time a Nigerian women’s team has achieved something significant at the World Cup. The Falconets won …

As the search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team gathers pace, many coaches are rumored to be interested in the job. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles find themselves without a substantial coach after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that they will appoint an expatriate coach to manage the team following their poor performance in the last …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced crucial dates and format changes for the upcoming 2024/25 Interclube season, setting the stage for an exciting year of continental football. The competition will include the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Key dates: – Preliminary round: matches will take place from 16 to 18 August 2024.– Group stage: Scheduled …

Mesut Ozil’s father has insisted his son would continue playing football for Germany if his advisers had protected him more off the field. The former Arsenal star, who has made headlines in recent months for his impressive physical transformation, hung up his boots in March last year at the age of 34. Many of his former international teammates are part …

Spanish first division side Getafe have shown their destiny with newly signed Nigerian midfielder Uche Chrisantus, who joined them on a four-year contract from AD Ceuta of the Primera RFEF, a third division team in Spanish football. “Getafe CF and AD Ceuta FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Chrisantus Uche. The 21-year-old Nigerian footballer signs with our …

John Akinolu, manager and football enthusiast, recommended Caligeo Suites as a place to stay for anyone visiting Ibadan and needing to spend time in comfort. Akinolu made the recommendation after enjoying his stay at Caligeo Suites last weekend when he went to Ibadan to watch a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match. Also read: Junior Nduka reveals team’s plan for …

Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the Canada vs Peru group match, apparently due to the hot conditions. According kansascity.comCanadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau ran to help Panjoj, who was out of sight of everyone else on the field when a corner kick occurred at the other end. “Out of the corner of my eye I saw him …

Former Nigerian soccer star pursuing professional golf career – Latest sports news in Nigeria Last month, Odemwingie graduated as a member of the PGA, marking a significant step in his transition from soccer to golf. The 42-year-old joined Aston Wood Golf Club in Staffordshire, where he achieved a handicap that qualified him to take the …