12 Former Italian football captain Fabio Cannavaro has confirmed that he has turned down an offer to coach the Nigeria national team. Cannavaro, who had been linked to the position, revealed that talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had not progressed. The NFF had also announced German coach Bruno Labbadia as a possible candidate, but later distanced himself from …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigeria senior national team interim coach Austine Eguavoen has selected Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi among the players who will start today’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Benin Republic, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Eguavoen, who will lead the team in the first two qualifying games with today’s match followed by another away game against Rwanda …

Franklin Oluwasegun aka KIRAA, a key figure in African football, is making headlines in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, where he passionately supports the Nigerian Super Eagles during their first AFCON 2025 qualifier. Read also: William Troost-Ekong leads Super Eagles attack in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin In an exclusive interview with Sports247.ng, Currie, the founder of KIRAA Football …

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will look to secure a win against Angola in the second match of Group C at the FIBA ​​​​U-18 AfroBasket Championship 2024 on Saturday (today). The Nigerian girls lost their opening match, 70-57 to Egypt, and currently occupy the third position on the log, with Angola and Egypt in first and second position respectively.Read also: AFCON 2025Q: …

12 Benin Republic striker Steve Mounie has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s upcoming match against Nigeria. The Cheetahs will take on three-time champions Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as they begin their qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mounie, speaking during a press conference on Friday, said the team’s resolve is …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigeria senior national team interim coach Austine Eguavoen has fine-tuned tactics and formation ahead of the team’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic in Uyo, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen will begin his fourth stint as coach of the team on Saturday with the aim of ending the team’s poor run of one win in …

Warri-based Morak FC midfielder Gideon Erewa has joined Czech premier league side FK Jablonec after signing a 2-year contract, Sports 247 reports. The 18-year-old, who was discovered at the Chito Football Academy’s scouting tournament in Lagos, will wear the green and white jersey for the Czech Under-19 team. Read also: Ejike returns empty-handed from the Paralympics for the first time …

1 Onyinyechi Mark made history on Friday by securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Competing in the women’s para-powerlifting category up to 61kg, Mark delivered an impressive performance, setting multiple world records along the way. He opened his campaign with a lift of 140kg, followed by an impressive 145kg on his second attempt. In his …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr says his side will go into tomorrow’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo full of confidence, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Rohr managed Nigeria’s senior national team for a period of almost seven years before his shock exit just weeks after the 2021 …

Mission Soccer Academy from Abeokuta triumphed in this year’s Ogun State Bet9ja Football League, defeating Imisioluwa FC 1-0 at the MKO International Stadium, Sagamu. In a closely contested match, Mission Soccer Academy claimed victory in the second half with a well-timed goal. Despite Imisioluwa FC’s efforts to equalise, Mission Soccer’s defence held firm and claimed the championship title. This year’s …