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“Why we brought the scouting programme to Oyo State”… Best Talent FC Chairman, Adeyinka Adeyemo

The Chairman of Mowe-based Best Talent Football Club has revealed the reasons why he brought the Mega Scouting Programme to Ibadan. Oyo State capital. Read also: Excitement at the announcement of the Professor Akin Oyebode Cup 3.0 The former player, who was also a product of grassroots football development in the state before leaving the Nigerian coast, disclosed this while …

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Finidi begins tenure as Rivers United coach

Finidi begins tenure as Rivers United coach – Latest Nigeria Sports News The former Super Eagles coach signed a two-year contract. Under Finidi’s leadership, Rivers United are aiming to rebuild their squad, having released fourteen players at the end of last season. The club finished eighth in the 2023-2024 campaign but has high expectations for …

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Nigerian wrestlers leave Spain for Germany ahead of their final camp before the Olympics

Nigerian wrestlers leave Spain for Germany ahead of their final camp before the Olympics The Nigerian wrestling contingent left Madrid, Spain for Germany for what will be their last camp before the Olympic Games in Paris, France. The wrestlers who participated in the Spanish Grand Prix, a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid, saw Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg) take …

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Coach Akande Fatai Smith criticises Abia Comets for releasing 21 players, saying it shows a lack of structure

Akande Fatai Smith, a highly experienced coach on the Nigerian domestic scene, has criticised Umuahia-based Abia Comets FC’s decision to sack 21 players from their current squad. Read also: Abia Comets president Boniface Uche explains the fall of a large number of players Manager Smith has taken a closer look at the shock development, which leaves the Nationwide League One …

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Paris 2024: Minister hopes Nigerian team will perform well at Summer Games

Paris 2024: Minister confident Nigerian team will perform well at Summer Games – Latest Nigeria Sports News In a statement, Senator Enoh highlighted the extensive measures being taken to ensure that Team Nigeria is fully equipped to compete at the highest level during the prestigious international event. “Various sports are already beginning the preparation phase …

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Saida Raheem: Boxing star, aspiring fashion designer with Olympic dreams

Saida Raheem (aka Eleshe Ni), a young female boxer based in Lagos, has revealed three of her most ardent ambitions that she wants to achieve before she reaches adulthood. The first is to represent Ogun State in the next major national boxing championship, the second is to wear the colours of Nigeria at the 2028 Olympics and the third is …

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Adeleye is delighted with her move to Cyprus

Adeleye happy about move to Cyprus – Latest Sports News in Nigeria The 24-year-old completed his transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem on July 2. Adeleye expressed his gratitude to his new club: “I am grateful for this opportunity and I would say it is a privilege to be here. I believe a lot in the team …

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Kebbi BSC emerge victorious in colourful league final as beach soccer makes a strong comeback

Following the approval by the Nigeria Football Federation for the return of the National Beach Soccer Team, Supersand Eagles, to international competition, the organisers of this year’s Nigeria Beach Soccer League put on a great show at the three-day National Super 4 Finals in Kaduna, which concluded on Saturday. The final at Murtala Muhammed Square in Nigeria’s northern administrative capital …

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“Watching Anthony Rudiga helped me build my career” – Gift Okeke

Best Talent FC centre-back Gift Okeke has attributed his outstanding footballing talent at the ongoing Mega Scouting programme at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex, Awo to the close monitoring of Anthony Rudigar. The level-headed defender stated this while answering questions from reporters shortly after defeating their counterpart, Jaguar FC, and the defender was mostly regarded as the best shooter …

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