Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, meets senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to review the country’s campaign in the ongoing African Qualification Race for the 2026 World Cup. Also read: Super Eagles apologize for loss to Benin and promise to qualify for 2026 World Cup In their first three World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho, Zimbabwe and …
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Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta’s Player of the Month for April and June, reports completesports.com. Lookman scored six goals and provided three assists in the two months analyzed. The Nigerian international grabbed the headlines after scoring a hat-trick in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League final victory over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. It is the first time that the winger has …
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Nwabali will not return next season, Chippa United boss confirms – Latest sports news in Nigeria Nwabali has attracted interest from several clubs following his outstanding performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 28-year-old goalkeeper kept 12 clean sheets in all competitions last season with Chippa United. “On physical …
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Coach Olumide Ajibola of Beyond Limits FC shared insights on his remarkable journey to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) in a post-match interview with Sports 247. Reflecting on their achievements, Ajibola highlighted the team’s steady progress from the Under-17 level through various leagues, culminating in their recent promotion. Also read: NNL Super 8: “We are all winners” – Beyond …
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Joshua Zirkzee has been called up to the Netherlands squad for EURO 2024 after Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners withdrew through injury. Initially, coach Ronald Koeman had left Zirkzee out for the tournament that begins on Friday in Germany. They have had plenty of injury problems with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey also struggling to be fit for the opener. Atalanta midfielder …
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The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has organized a special dinner to send off the country’s number one badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, who will intensify his training in Italy ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Opeyori, a four-time African Championship winner and two-time African Games champion, secured a place at the Paris Games last month, becoming the first Nigerian badminton …
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When Manav Thakkar competed in the 2023 edition of the WTT Contender Lagos, he never imagined what would happen and despite his elimination in the round of 16, the tournament marked the beginning of his rise in the world rankings. Also read: Korean teenager Yubin eager to defend his title at WTT Contender Lagos 2024 Already registered for the 2024 …
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The Nigerian Super Eagles AFCON campaign have been dealt a significant injury blow with striker Taiwo Awoniyi ruled out for months after undergoing groin surgery. Awoniyi first suffered the injury in October and aggravated it again while on international duty with Nigeria, forcing him to withdraw from the squad last week. “It’s bad news on Taiwo, he’s had to have …
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In a tightly contested encounter, the U-17 team of Abia Warriors Football Club demonstrated resilience and determination as they held their counterparts from Rangers Football Club to a goalless draw. The match, part of the NPFL U-17 Youth League South East zonal qualifiers, took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Read Also: Hon Daunemigha Commends Major General Gagariga …
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Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb a number of conduct of their Coaches, Players, and Ball Boys during fixtures of the season. In a memo to the Clubs, titled“Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys”, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework …
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