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In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Dannaz Ladies’ head coach, Bashiru Fatai, opened up about his disappointment regarding the absence of his players in Nigeria’s U17 and U20 squads. Read Also: Nigerian Traditional Sport VP Bash Augusto Speaks on Ram Charging and Animal Rights Concerns When questioned about his thoughts on the exclusion of Dannaz Ladies’ players from national team …

In a heartfelt congratulatory message, former Nigerian footballer Sam Sodje extended his felicitations to Victor Osimhen for clinching the prestigious African Best Player award. Sodje sees this achievement not only as a personal milestone for Osimhen but also as a significant motivation for the entire national team as they prepare for the upcoming AFCON. Read Also: Nkechi Obi Emphasizes Referee …

Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has argued the Nigeria Football Leagues will need to drastically improve in credibility and quality for a case to be made for Players’ inclusion in the main Super Eagles. Sen. Enoh was responding to questions about the lack of opportunities for home based players in the Super Eagles A team. *The credibility …

Aruna Quadri sets African Games Target – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Having previously earned silver medals in the last two games, the 32-year-old is eyeing redemption and aims to break the streak of near misses.   Quadri sailed through the first round with a bye and then triumphed over Mbati Kombissingue from Central African …

Star midfielder, Daniel Ijeh was the hero for Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia as his wonder strike at the Sani Abacha Stadium condemned title chasing Kano Pillars to their first NPFL home defeat of the ongoing season. Read Also: Ram Lover Association of Nigeria President Wasiw Olabode Praises Growth Amidst Financial Realities It was Abia Warriors first away victory …

Anosike Reveals How D’Tigers Relationship Impacted Olympic Pre-Qualifiers Tournament – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Nigeria Men’s National Basketball team crashed out of the tournament after losing back-to-back …

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie disclosed that her father initially opposed her pursuit of a football career. This revelation followed her triumphant win of the prestigious 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year award at the CAF awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco. The Paris FC goalkeeper clinched the honor, surpassing contenders Khadija Er-Rmichi from Morocco and Andile Dlamini from …

In a significant development for Nigerian football talent, promising youngsters James Bello and Mitchell Ejedegba have successfully completed their move to Czech Club Viktoria Plzen. The duo, who hail from one of Nigeria’s top academies, Right-2-Win, finalized their transfer after passing medical examinations. Bello and Ejedegba have signed a season-long loan deal with Viktoria Plzen, with the option for a …

Guaranteeing Nigeria’s excellence in Sports in the near future would largely depend on strategic provision of the necessary sports infrastructure and the nurturing talents all at grassroot levels, and the first steps to achieving that goal will mean revamping the School Sports system. This was the assertion of the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh as he explained …

Lookman Reacts to Atalanta’s Capitulation vs Bologna – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Lookman ignited hope for La Dea with an early goal in the 28th minute, but despite numerous opportunities, Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad couldn’t secure the win. Bologna orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in the second half, clinching victory with goals from Jonathan Zirkzee …