Italian football powerhouses AC Milan and Inter Milan have emerged as contenders in the race to sign Hafiz Umar Ibrahim (’05, CF), a promising talent currently making waves in the 74th edition of the Viareggio Cup in Italy. Read Also: NWFL Postpones 2023/2024 Premiership Matches By Three Weeks The young striker, who plays for Ojodu City in the Nigerian Nationwide …

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku is confident his team will be ready to compete for honours in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season. The Flying Antelopes have been sweating it out in Enugu ahead of the new season. Ilechwukwu’s side failed to beat NPFL champions Enyimba and Nigeria National League side, FC One Rocket in friendlies last weekend. Both …

Young Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro made a winning debut for Inter Milan in their 4-0 win against Lecce in the Serie A on Sunday. Akinsanmiro, a former player at Remo, was introduced in the 76th minute with Inter already 4-0 up. The 19-year-old joins the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, Obafemi Martins, Nwankwo Obiora, Joel Obi and Obinna Nsofor …

Head coach Jose Peseiro is seeking improvement from the Super Eagles after mixed performance against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had a mixed result in their recent friendlies, drawing against Saudi Arabia and winning against Mozambique. Both game were littered with individual errors and Peseiro has warned his players, saying they must give their maximum to …

Following the just concluded 7th edition of the Wasimi summer soccer championship, a grassroots tournament that attracts top football academies in different states, SGH Sports Academy coach Peter Matthew has lauded the ‘outstanding outing’ of his boys who participated in various categories of the competition. This edition was highly competitive due to the participation of many top teams across the …

Moses Simon Shines in Nantes’ Victory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The decisive moment came four minutes into the second half when Simon assisted Cameroon international, Jean-Charles Castelleto securing the winning goal.   This marked the Nigerian’s fifth assist in the current French top-flight season. Having made 19 league appearances for the Canaries, the …

Excitement is brewing as Nigerian athlete Simidele Adeagbo prepares to etch her name in the annals of sports history. In a groundbreaking moment for Nigeria and the entire African continent, Adeagbo is set to become the first African athlete to compete in bobsleigh at the prestigious BMW IBSF World Championships. Read Also: AC Milan, Inter Milan Compete For Rising Star …

Asisat Oshoala is in the final three of nominees for this year’s CAF Women’s Player of the Year accolade. The Confederation of African Football unveiled the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Thursday, with Oshoala, a standout player for Barcelona Femeni, being one of the three contenders. The 28-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool forward will slug it out with …

The Technical adviser of Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja, Sabo Okala applauded and hailed his side for the great show of team spirit in the goalless draw against Heartland Queens in the NWFL match Day 4 and called for the same character in subsequent games. Read Also: Katsina United Chairman, Kabir Dan’lami Vows Action Against Technical Crew for Dressing Code …

The Eagles of Mali on Tuesday at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao thrashed the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia 3-1 in an International Friendly match where Nigeria’s Super Eagles managed a 2-2 draw score line. The Malians were 2-0 up at half time as Moussa Doubia Al-Adalah FC of Saudi left winger scored the first goal off M. Camara assist …