– Continue reading after the ad – The breakdown of talks between Bruno Labbadia and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), which led to the collapse of the deal for him to be the new coach of the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Labbadia was announced as the new coach of the Nigerian senior team by the NFF, but a disagreement …

11 Austin Eguavoen will continue as interim head coach of the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.Eguavoen, who was called to fill the Super Eagles’ vacant coaching position for this month’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, also serves as NFF Technical Director. Nigeria will play a double, on October 11 and 15, …

It was an unprecedented weekend in the Nigerian Premier League as no team won their home game in Matchday 3 of the 2024/2025 season, this and four things make Matchday 3 work. Read Also: NPFL: Kano Pillars coach Abdallah explains why Remo stars are in perfect form at the start of the season Enjoy five more things you need to …

0 Nigeria’s women’s rugby team, the Green Falcons, have booked a place in the Rugby League World Cup, defeating Kenya to secure Africa’s only ticket.Nigeria were given the ticket on technical grounds after a closely contested series against Kenya at NYS’s Nairobi venue. In Thursday’s first match, Nigeria won 22-14, while Kenya won 8-0 in Sunday’s second match, resulting in …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Former Premier League side Crystal Palace manager and 1998 World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira, is interested in becoming the new coach of the Nigerian national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria remain without a substantial coach following the departure of Finidi George as head coach, with Austine Eguavoen taking over the …

On Saturday, September 21, Nigeria Referee with FIFA badge Yemisi Eunice Akintoye of the Lagos State Referees Council organised a symposium and training session under the theme “FIFA YEMISI RETURNS THE CONTRIBUTION” for more than 100 aspiring female referees, Sports247 reports. The event, which was held at the Lagos State Referees Association Secretariat inside the Teslim Balogun Stadium, aimed to …

Gabriel Magalhaes has said Arsenal will expect Manchester City at the Emirates in the first leg of the Premier League. Arsenal came close to securing one of their biggest wins of the season despite falling to 10-man Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday. But a goal from John Stone in the 98th minute saved the 2-2 draw and the …

14 Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is happy with the support from fans during the Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce. The Nigerian praised the visiting fans for their passionate support, guiding the team to a resounding 3-1 victory over their bitter rivals. Osimhen played a key role in the heated clash at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi, assisting Dries …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigerian international striker Moses Simon is having a blistering start to the season in France for Ligue 1 side Nantes, bagging his ninth goal in five games in a 1-1 draw against Angers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Fifth-placed Nantes pulled off a major coup last season by securing a commitment from the 29-year-old Nigerian to …

Chidera Festus, a tall and agile young aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the “FIFA YEMISI GIVES BACK” symposium and training held on September 21 at the Lagos State Referees Association Secretariat inside the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The event, organized by Nigeria FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, was designed to inspire and educate the next generation of female …