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The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is gearing up for an exciting new season, and preparation begins with comprehensive pre-season programmes for referees. Courtesy of Nigeria Whistlers and overseen by Sir Kelechi Mejuobi, this year’s pre-season programme promises rigorous training and thorough assessment to ensure top-notch refereeing. Evaluator Program:– Arrival: August 14– Advisors Seminar: August 15 and 16 Assessors will …

Former Super Falcons coach Rolandson Odey has suggested that the Nigerian women’s national team showed too much respect towards Brazil in their 1-0 defeat in the women’s football event at the Olympics. Odey noted that despite the defeat, the Super Falcons did not perform badly. As the team prepares for its next group game against world champions Spain, he stressed …

Tonight in the course Olympic In the men’s singles table tennis event, Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo of Team Nigeria are all set to make their mark in the round of 16. Both players have prepared rigorously and are ready to showcase their skills on this prestigious stage. Read also: Let us support Team Nigeria to fly high and win …

Former Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon has encouraged the team to stay positive after their 1-0 loss to Brazil in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Okon praised the team’s efforts and urged them to focus on their upcoming matches rather than dwell on the defeat. He believes the team can still advance from the group stage …

The widely reported return of Owerri-based Heartland FC to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), following their alleged purchase of a venue owned by Ikenne-based Beyond Limits FA, might not be true after all. This was stated by the Chairman of the Imo State Football Association, Barrister Ifeanyi Dike, who revealed in an exclusive interview with sports247.ng that talks are …

Brazilian forward Gabi Nunes is emotional after her game-winning goal in Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Nigeria. Nunes scored the winning goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Marta, who had previously had a goal disallowed for offside. “I am very, very happy for this game. It was a difficult game, but this team is incredible, we trained a lot to …

Nigerian weightlifter Joy Ogbonne Eze, who will compete in the women’s 71kg category, has said that leaving a lasting impression on Paris 2024 It remains her dream in her Olympic debut. Read also: Nigeria 0-1 Brazil: “We trained hard to play a good match against Nigeria” – Gabi Nunes celebrates Brazil’s Olympic victory Eze, who won three gold medals at …

Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, who joins Leuven from Serie B side Salernitana. The 22-year-old striker has signed a three-year contract with the Belgian club. The transfer is reportedly valued at €1.8m, reflecting Leuven’s commitment to bolstering their attacking options with the acquisition of Ikwuemesi. Read also: Five Nigerian players included in …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons had a tough start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, going down 1-0 to Brazil in their opening group game in Bordeaux. Nigeria put in a strong defensive performance but were unable to overcome Brazil’s attack. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made several crucial saves, but the Brazilian attack, led by Marta and Gabi Nunes, proved too strong. Gabi …

Nigerian striker Nathan Tella has shared his disappointment at being released by Arsenal early in his career. Tella spent a decade at Arsenal’s Hale End academy, growing up alongside rising stars such as Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe.       While Nelson and Smith Rowe progressed to the Arsenal senior team, Tella was released at 17, leaving him …