The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) executive committee says the Nigerian senior team will have a new coach in the coming weeks. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. Leaving the meeting, they confirmed in a statement made public that they had decided to opt for an expatriate coach after the recent disappointing performance of the newly appointed coach Finidi George during the just concluded World …
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The Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation held a meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in hybrid mode to deliberate on important issues of Nigerian football and resolved as follows: 1) The Executive Committee sincerely apologized to Nigerians for the dismal performance and subsequent very poor results of the Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles, in four out of …
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Calvin Bassey Hypes Nigeria v South Africa Clash – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria beat Angola 1-0 to reach the AFCON semi-final, and are yet to lose a game. “We are buzzing and excited to get in this …
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NPFL: Shooting stars upset title chasing Enugu Rangers, raise CAFCC hopes – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Striker Christian Pyagbara scored the goal to seal the three points for the Shooting Stars. Despite the defeat, Rangers remain at the top of the table with 64 points from 36 games. For their part, the Shooting Stars …
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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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