Former Golden Eaglets star, Akinkunmi Amoo, has terminated his three-year contract with Omonia Nicosia, a Cypriot club, citing personal reasons. The 21-year-old, who was once invited to the Super Eagles, made the decision after playing six matches for the club without scoring any goals. The uncertainty surrounding Amoo’s future at Omonia Nicosia intensified following the dismissal of Jesper Jansson, the …
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Ikpeba Jose Peseiro High, Urges NFF to Act
Ikpeba Jose Peseiro High, Urges NFF to Act – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ikpeba goes on to suggest that those critical of Peseiro’s tactics should reconsider their stance. Despite facing criticism for his tactical approach, Peseiro led the Super Eagles to the AFCON final before parting ways with the team upon the …
Read More »Why Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie Deserve Bigger Ovations
It was a historic night for Nigeria at the 2023 CAF Awards where the Country’s top football stars – Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie – earned their flowers, and a sweep of the major award categories. Osimhen had a remarkable run last season with Napoli and the Super Eagles, Oshoala and her Barcelona Femeni teammates were invincible while …
Read More »Coach Bashiru Fatai Disappointed Over Dannaz Ladies’ Exclusion from National Squads, But Remains Hopeful: ‘They Will Surely Be Invited to the U17 and U20’
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 …
Read More »Sam Sodje Lauds Osimhen’s Achievement, Sees Victory As Motivation For AFCON Success
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 …
Read More »Minister of Sports Offers Solution to End Nigerian League Players Super Eagles Snub
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 …
Read More »Aruna Quadri sets African Games Target
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 …
Read More »NPFL: Ijeh Shoots Abia Warriors To Victory In Kano
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 …
Read More »Anosike Reveals How D’Tigers Relationship Impacted Olympic Pre-Qualifiers Tournament
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 …
Read More »Nnadozie Triumphs as CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year Despite Family Opposition
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 …
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