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1 Rivers United head coach Finidi George guided his team to a 2-0 victory over his former club, Enyimba, in the Nigerian Premier Football League fixture on Sunday. In the matchday four showdown, Finidi, former Enyimba head coach, bested his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju, in a competition dubbed “Master vs Apprentice Battle”. Rivers United head coach Finidi George embraces Enyimba …

Ila Oragun Babes star striker Feranmi Otitoola is setting her sights on more goals as the Osun Women’s Football League heats up. Fresh from her dazzling performance against Ijesa Warrioress, where she scored twice in a 3-0 win, the talented teenager is determined to maintain her momentum. “I’m delighted with my two goals, but not satisfied,” Otitoola revealed in a …

1 West Bromwich striker Josh Maja was on the scoresheet as his side lost 3-2 to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. In the championship, Maja continued his impressive scoring streak, although he could not save his team. West Brom found themselves trailing from the start, conceding two goals in the first 25 minutes, one an own goal from Darnell …

Nigerian National League (NNL) club owners have elected Godwin Enakhena as president and he will lead the new executives for the 2024/25 football season, Sports247 reports. Also Read: Plateau United Queens Battle CATS Ladies for Inaugural Women’s Sports Football Tournament Title In the elections held on the night of Friday, September 27, 2024 in Bauchi, on the eve of the …

9 Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji found the back of the net for Sparta Prague in their League clash against Sigma Olomouc, but it was not enough to secure a victory as they lost 3-2 at home on Friday night. Olatunji opened the scoring in the 12th minute, scoring his third goal of the season in just eight league games and …

8 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika had a frustrating night as he received the first consecutive red card of his career during Club Brugge’s 1-1 draw against Charleroi at the Stade de Pays in Charleroi. The red card marks the third expulsion in Onyedika’s professional career, although the previous two were for double yellow cards. Onyedika has had an impressive …

10 AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has revealed that Samuel Chukwueze is having difficulty adapting to the demands of Serie A. Fonseca cited a lack of confidence and challenges in decision-making as key factors behind his difficulties. Chukwueze, who joined the club from Villarreal last year, is yet to make a significant impact since his arrival. Despite a promising pre-season …

11 Austin Eguavoen will continue as interim head coach of the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.Eguavoen, who was called to fill the Super Eagles’ vacant coaching position for this month’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, also serves as NFF Technical Director. Nigeria will play a double, on October 11 and 15, …

It was an unprecedented weekend in the Nigerian Premier League as no team won their home game in Matchday 3 of the 2024/2025 season, this and four things make Matchday 3 work. Read Also: NPFL: Kano Pillars coach Abdallah explains why Remo stars are in perfect form at the start of the season Enjoy five more things you need to …

0 Nigeria’s women’s rugby team, the Green Falcons, have booked a place in the Rugby League World Cup, defeating Kenya to secure Africa’s only ticket.Nigeria were given the ticket on technical grounds after a closely contested series against Kenya at NYS’s Nairobi venue. In Thursday’s first match, Nigeria won 22-14, while Kenya won 8-0 in Sunday’s second match, resulting in …