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LSFA Chairman Receives Fresh Accolades, Ahead Of Greensprings Youth Camp

Another shower of accolades has come the way of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) chairman, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, with Coach Adesina Yusuf hailing his boss’ youth development efforts. Coach Adesina, who is head of Lagos State football team’s technical crew, noted Liameed’s encouragement of young players in the recent FA Cup as well as several talent hunt ventures in …

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Brentford Hold Aston Villa To 3-3 Draw Away

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was in action for struggling Brentford who held Aston Villa to a 3-3 draw away in Saturday’s Premier League. Onyeka was introduced into the game with four minutes left to play. Brentford have now failed to win any of their 10 consecutive games. Also, they have drawn their last three Premier League games. Also Read: …

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Super Falcons take first-leg Advantage vs Banyana in Olympic Qualifiers

Super Falcons take first-leg Advantage vs Banyana in Olympic Qualifiers – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In a tightly contested match, Rasheedat Ajibade’s first half penalty proved decisive, handing the Super Falcons a crucial advantage heading into the second leg in Pretoria next week. The penalty was awarded after Chiwendu Ihezuo was brought down in …

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Nigeria Mourns Passing of Coach Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, Architect of 1985 Golden Eaglets’ Triumph

In a sombre announcement, the football community in Nigeria bids farewell to Coach Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, the revered architect behind the historic victory of the Golden Eaglets at the 1985 U-16 World Cup in China. The legendary coach often hailed as Nigeria’s first World Cup-winning coach, passed away at the age of 85 after a prolonged battle with illness. Read Also: …

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Champions: State Athletics Team Receives Vital Support from Governor’s Office and LIDL UK

In a resounding display of commitment to youth empowerment and sporting excellence, the office of the Technical Advisor to the Governor on Youth Inclusion, Hon. Ayo Ojo, alongside the generous support of LIDL United Kingdom, orchestrated a momentous event on April 2nd, 2024. The occasion marked the presentation of essential sporting kits to the under 15 and 17 Athletics team …

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Onyemaechi Injury Risks Missing Super Eagles WC Qualifier

Bruno Onyemaechi has become the latest addition to the growing list of Super Eagles players uncertain about their participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe this month. Onyemaechi missed Boavista’s 2-0 league defeat to Sporting Lisbon last weekend due to a muscle issue. The defender picked the muscle injury during training with his club, and it …

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Lookman Vies For Atalanta Player Of The Month

Ademola Lookman is up for Serie A club Atalanta Player of the Month award for October. The Nigeria international will battle Ederson,Luis Muriel, Gianluca Scamaca and Saed Kolasinac for the award. The 26-year-old scored twice for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the month. Read Also:Lee Edward Evans – To Be Remembered, Celebrated And Immortalized In Abeokuta!  –Odegbami Lookman has netted …

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AFCON 2027: Nigeria/Benin Bid In Forefront As CAF Picks Host Nation

The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, with the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football to vote on the bids for both 2025 and 2027 in Cairo on Wednesday. The meeting will take place …

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