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Hugo Broos Confident Bafana Bafana a Better Team Since AFCON

Hugo Broos Confident Bafana Bafana a Better Team Since AFCON – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Broos, who took charge of the team in 2021, has instilled a sense of belief and unity within the squad. Β  Β  Despite drawing their recent friendlies against Andorra (1-1) and Algeria (3-3), the Belgian remains optimistic about his …

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Gift Orban’s return to scoring form suffers injury setback

Nigeria’s forward Gift Orban has suffered another setback in his bid to return to top form. According to the Gent’s head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck, the forward is injured again, less than a week after making his return. Orban made a triumphant return to the team last Thursday by scoring for Gent in the UEFA Europa League. However, his club manager, …

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I Always Hope For The Best From Super Ea

Former Super Eagles coach, Adeboye Onigbinde says he expects the Super Eagles to make Nigerians proud at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He made this known on the backdrop of the the final 25-man list that was submitted by Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro on Friday. Recall that Nigeria have been grouped alongside, host, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and …

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First Bank FC Coach Attributes FA Cup Loss to Match Rustiness

Following First Bank FC’s 3-0 defeat to Ikorodu United in the semi-final of the Lagos State FA Cup, coach Gafar Muhammad has identified match rustiness as a contributing factor to their loss. Read Also: Coach Danjuma Applauds Nasarawa Amazons’ Professionalism Muhammad pointed out that unlike Ikorodu United, his team lacked regular match experience due to being out of season. β€œCompared …

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Musa, Ekong Make Peseiro’s 25-man AFCON Squad

Jose Peseiro has listed his final 25-man squad for Nigeria’s campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, opting for a roster comprising three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and eight forwards. Ahmed Musa makes a return to the squad after being omitted from games in the AFCON qualifiers and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.     The goalkeeping department …

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South West Derby: It Is A Brotherly Affair, 3SC Boss Tells Fans

The Executive Chairman of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, has appealed to the traveling supporters and fans of the club to be peaceful and orderly before, during and after Wednesday’s Matchday six clash against Remo Stars in Ikenne. Speaking ahead of the southwest derby, billed for the Remo Stars Stadium, Akoro, as the 3SC …

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Comfort Erhabor – Brighton’s Goalkeeper Dreams Of Representing Nigeria On International Stage

Comfort Erhabor, a talented goalkeeper proudly hailing from Edo State, has carved her niche in the competitive world of women’s football as a valuable member of Brighton’s team in England. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in the football-rich culture of England, Erhabor is nurturing a profound aspirationβ€”to wear the green and white jersey of Nigeria in international competitions. Read …

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Nigeria Wins Bronze At 2023 U-18 Women’s Handball Tourney

Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2023 African U-18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia. In Saturday’s third-place match, the Nigerian team defeated Angola 28-24 to land the bronze medal. The Nigerian team have already qualified for the 2024 Women’s Youth World Handball Championship for the first time in history. They secured one of the four slots allocated to …

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Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance

Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being nine-time champions, Nigeria has failed to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years. Β  Nnadozie was part of the Nigerian team that narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, she remains optimistic and determined to help her …

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