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U17 AFCONQ: Golden Eaglets Need Time To Improve – Manu Garba – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Garba made these comments following their match against Burkina Faso, which ended in a goalless draw.       He argued that the team’s late preparation, cohesion and experience were lacking compared to the likes of Ghana and …

Nigeria’s amputee football national team, Special Eagles’ coach, Victor Onyekachukwu Nwenwe has promised that he and his players will return home with the continental trophy in their grasp. Read Also: NNL SUPER-8: Why Lagos Clubs Dominate Promotion Spots – Uchechukwu Ugwu The team travelled out of Lagos on Thursday to attend this year’s African Amputee Football Cup of Nations, with …

The Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro shared his insights after their 1-0 victory against AFCON host nation Ivory Coast. Captain William Troost-Ekong secured the lone goal from the penalty spot, and Peseiro shed light on the strategic brilliance that propelled Nigeria to success. “I think we played a good game; we beat a very good team. Cote d’Ivoire is …

I Stopped Training! Aruna Quadri Reveals Strategy for African title, Olympics – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Quadri emerged winner of the 2024 ITTF African Cup after defeating Mohammed El Beiali in straights sets.     “I do a lot of physical training,” He told Brila FM’s Big Interview. “I don’t practice table tennis like …

New Super Eagles invitee, Nathan Tella finally registered a goal in the Bundesliga, scoring in Bayer Leverkusen’s resounding 4-0 triumph over Union Berlin on Sunday. Tella, introduced with just nine minutes remaining, made an instant impact, sealing the victory with a remarkable strike in his sixth league appearance.   The former Southampton forward then netted in the 83rd minute, to …

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has assured that the Nigeria U17 girls have their minds firmly trained on Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against their counterparts from Burkina Faso, and not on the final round of the qualifiers against either of Senegal and Liberia. “We have one hurdle to cross before the final hurdle, and that is what …

Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their first victory at the African Cup of Nations, defeating hosts Cote D’Ivoire 1-0. Stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong proved to be the hero, converting a second-half penalty kick and sealing a crucial win for the three-time African champions. Needing a maximum point haul to revive their campaign, the Super Eagles displayed a commanding performance right …

Golden Eaglets held in AFCON Qualifiers – Latest Sports News In Nigeria A sluggish start from the Eaglets saw the Burkinabe Stallions pose the greater threat in the first half.   Despite a heavy downpour, played improved and the Nigerian team stepped up their performance in the second half but the opponents held on. Their …

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth,” is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 20, to …

Bendel Insurance FC showcased unwavering resilience on Sunday, securing a valuable away point in a goalless draw against Niger Tornadoes during Match Day 8 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Throughout the Match Day 8 game, the host team relentlessly attacked, seeking a breakthrough, but Insurance FC, true to their style, stood firm, denying Tornadoes any goal-scoring opportunities. Read …