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Wilfred Ndidi Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has parted ways with Leicester City after seven years at the club. The 27-year-old is now a free agent after failing to agree a new contract. Ndidi’s departure marks the end of an era at the King Power Stadium. During his time with The Foxes, he made 273 appearances, scoring 17 goals and providing …

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum said he is aware of the difficult road and challenging task ahead for his team at the 2024 Olympics. Waldrum revealed his confidence in the team he has selected, believing they could be a special group. “I think this could be a special group. We have shown our quality against some of the best …

Just eight weeks away from his first game of the season, FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, head coach Chris Musa Danjuma has called up four goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and 12 forwards to a training camp in the federal capital, Abuja, in the first phase of preparation for the global tournament. Read also: Referee adviser raises doubts …

By: Monday Nas Ozoya, MSc in Sport Business Management, MCIMSPA, FIFA Guardian Safeguarding Platinum, BILD Positive Behaviour Support CoachDirector, UK Coordinator and Grassroots General Counsel – African Coaches Connect (ACC) Read also: Referee adviser raises doubts over Nigerian clubs’ success in continental competitions Introduction In recent years, the Nigerian sports sector has witnessed various strategic initiatives aimed at boosting its …

Aruna Quadri gears up to compete at WTT Star Contender Bangkok – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Quadri, who missed the WTT Contender events in Lagos and Tunis last month due to injury, is now back to full fitness. The 35-year-old is the only African player in a highly competitive field. By participating in the …

A five-day comprehensive training programme for Nigerian intermediate referees will come to an end with a closing ceremony scheduled for the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Friday. Classroom sessions for the 40 participants have included group discussions on penalty area incidents, tactical fouls, recovery strategy, offside, handball and the challenges faced by whistle-men. Read …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed its satisfaction with the participation of grassroots players in the first World Table Tennis Series in Sub-Saharan Africa held in Lagos. Read also: Tijani Muhamed makes history with Lion FC 36 and signs contract with English side Plymouth He made the remarks at the medal presentation of the historic five-day event held at the Molade …

Head coach Randy Waldrum has excluded team captain Onome Ebi and veteran winger Francisca Ordega from the Nigeria Super Falcons squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. On Wednesday, coach Waldrum announced his final roster of 18 women for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France, leaving out both Ebi and Ordega despite their expressed desires to participate.   …

Nasarawa Amazons FC assistant coach Michael Oluwaseyi Olaoye has expressed immense pride and satisfaction after one of the club’s standout players, Jumoke Alani, was named in the Super Falcons squad for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Head coach Randy Waldrum announced the final roster of players, and Alani’s inclusion is seen as a significant achievement for both …

Zaidu Sanusi returns to training with FC Porto – Latest sports news in Nigeria The left-back, who put in an impressive performance for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, is back on the pitch following his rehabilitation. Sanusi suffered the injury during a league match between FC Porto …