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Awoniyi Secures Victory For Forest – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Taiwo Awoniyi was decisive once again, finding the back of the net for Forest, with his sixth goal in 14 appearances in the English topflight this season.   Awoniyi’s clinical finish in the first half stoppage time gave Forest a crucial lead. Then West …

In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and talent, 17-year-old Emmanuel Michael’s remarkable journey from the streets of Kaduna to the cusp of international football stardom has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Scouted while playing football barefooted on the streets of Kaduna, Emmanuel’s raw talent caught the eye of talent scouts, leading to his signing with Simoiben. Read Also: Basketball …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is enjoying every bit of his role at Leicester City. Ndidi, who is a natural defensive midfielder, is now playing in attacking position following the appointment of Enzo Maresca.   The Nigerian showcasing his versatility under the Italian, and providing an assist in hard-fought 2-1 victory against West Brom in the Championship on Saturday.   …

In a thrilling encounter against Ijebu United, Tradesafe FC managed to secure a crucial draw after a challenging start to their Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. Despite losing their initial two games, the team displayed resilience and determination, highlighting their commitment to making an impact in the league. Read Also: Kid Sensation Ayodele Ismail Shines as Osun United Dominates Warri …

Historic Bundesliga Win for Tella and Leverkusen Teammates – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Tella entered the fray as a substitute for Jeremie Frimpong in the 88th minute, and imparted the Leverkusen attack.   This season, the Nigerian has scored four goals and registered one assist in his 12 appearances. The match saw Frimpong break …

Coach Jose Peseiro says Jordan Torunarigha will get his chance to play for Super Eagles.   Jordan Torunarigha received an invitation to the Super Eagles for the tie against Sao Tome and Principe, after switching allegiance to Nigeria from Germany.   The player made the match day squad but didn’t get a taste of action as the Super Eagles thrashed …

Sporting Lagos has officially appointed Shola Adegun as the head coach of its highly-anticipated youth team. Read Also: 19th Annual Mike Okonkwo Football Championship Promotes Grassroots Sports and Talent Development Adegun’s mandate is to spearhead the development efforts of the recently promoted Nigeria Professional Football League outfit. Adegun brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served …

Former Nigeria international and 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed his willingness to serve as the coach of the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, stating his readiness to add value to the team. In an interview on News Central TV, Amuneke conveyed his eagerness to contribute to Nigerian football, emphasizing his lifelong dedication to the nation …

Coach Jose Peseiro is disappointed Super Eagles couldn’t convert their chances in the international friendly against Saudi Arabia. The Super Eagles wasted the best opportunities from the games as they were forced to a 2-2 draw. Italy based duo Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze were the culprit, wasting golden chances in the first half. Coach Jose Peseiro, however, is concerned …

Forward Ibrahim Olawoyin was the hero, guiding Rizespor to a 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkish Super Lig encounter at the Caykur Didi Stadium. Olawoyin stole the show in the nail-biting encounter with two crucial goals for his team. He opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute before sealing the win with a stoppage-time strike. The …