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The Lagos State Football Association has concluded the divisional playoffs for the 2023/2024 State Football League, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Super 5 tournament. The competition will determine which teams will represent Lagos State in the Nigeria National League (NLO) Division 2 zonal qualifiers scheduled from September 20 to 28 in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement released by …

1 Nigeria women’s U-20 head coach Chris Danjuma has said his side are ready for their round of 16 clash against Japan at the World Cup. The match will take place at the Metropolitano de Techo Stadium in Bogotá on Friday morning. Japan, who topped Group E with nine points from three games, will face a Nigerian side who finished …

As more than 3,000 young athletes gather in Asaba, Delta State, for the eighth National Youth Games, a critical problem has come to light: many state governors have failed to release the necessary funds to support their athletes. Read also: Governor Umoh Eno praises Ibom Angels, donates N5m for NWFL Premiership qualification This delay has left many teams struggling with …

11 Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has spoken about his involvement in Chelsea’s failed attempt to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window. Mikel, who spent more than a decade at Chelsea and won numerous trophies with the club, has never hidden his desire for Osimhen to join the Premier League side. With …

In a recent episode of the Obi One Podcast, former Nigerian footballer John Obi-Mikel came to the defence of Victor Osimhen, addressing the criticism Osimhen has faced for alleged greed in his professional dealings. Mikel shed light on the behind-the-scenes challenges Osimhen faced, providing a nuanced perspective on the situation. Read also: Nigerian goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso signs for Chornomorets FC …

10 Nigerian international and Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has signed a two-year contract with Montpellier HSC, ahead of the 2024-2025 French Women’s Football League campaign. The 30-year-old forward makes the move following her release from Utah Royals in the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Ifeoma Onumonu becomes the first Nigerian to join the Montpellier women’s team, which finished …

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL effectively set sail on Sunday, September 8, 2024 when 8 matches were played to complement the first match played on the last day of August between champions Enugu Rangers and newcomers Elkanemi. Below are the highlights of five things that will define the opening matchday of the 2024/2025 season. Read also: Morocco 2025: Super …

1 Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his openness to taking up a permanent role as assistant coach of the Super Eagles, if the opportunity arises. Ogunmodede was recently appointed alongside Rangers international coach Fidelis Ilechukwu as interim assistant to Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He led Remo Stars to a second-place finish …

Lagos-based Ikorodu City FC coach Bright Ozegbegbe was full of regrets after his side lost their opening game in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 3-0 to Kano Pillars. Sports247.ng reports that the coach not only reprimanded his players for making careless mistakes against the former champions but admitted that Sai Masu Gida taught his players many lessons about the …

12 Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo claimed a gold medal in the women’s 86kg Para-Powerlifting event at the 2024 Paralympic Games, setting a new world record in the process. Oluwafemiayo, the captain of the Nigerian team, made history by becoming the first para-athlete to lift 167kg, surpassing her previous world record of 165kg. Her remarkable performance not only earned her the top …