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The Nigeria Football Federation’s general secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, received the National Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) on Wednesday. Read Also: Mighty Jets International FC Welcomes Spanish Scouts To Jos For Talent Identification Describing him as “an icon of peace and national development.” The chief operating officer of Nigeria’s top football governing …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is considering retirement from international duty following the disappointment of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. Iwobi was singled out for harsh criticisms and abuses by fans following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the final on Sunday. The Fulham star wars forced to delete photos on his Instagram page after unending trolls by …

Under the leadership of Chief Paul Maduaku, the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation is set to celebrate Valentine’s Day uniquely with the second edition of Kick for Love. The initiative, which began last year with the inaugural edition, aims to spread love and camaraderie through the sport of amputee football. Read Also: President Tinubu Honors Super Eagles With MON Title, Other …

Super Eagles star defender Kenneth Omeruo is confident about Super Eagles chances of lifting 2023 African Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast. The three time winners have been drawn in Group A, alongside hosts Elephants of Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau at a colourful ceremony held in Abidjan on Thursday. The Eagles last won the tournament in 2013 …

Beyond Limits showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-1 victory over Dino SC in a thrilling encounter of the ongoing Creative Championship league at Ikenne. The standout performance of the match came from Beyond Limits’ star player, Kparobo, who secured a remarkable first-half hat-trick, setting the tone for their commanding win. Read Also: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface Secures Third Consecutive …

Ajax Amsterdam winger, Steven Berghuis lauded Chuba Akpom’s exceptional heading skills. Akpom showcased his ball-heading prowess, scoring in Ajax’s 5-1 thumping of Vitesse on Saturday. The Arsenal Academy product has been making a significant impact, and his headed goal against Vitesse brings to his tally to five for Ajax this season. Dutch winger Berghuis says Akpom’s strong heading ability, is …

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says the Super Eagles have accepted responsibility for the AFCON final defeat to Cote d’Ivoire. Super Eagles were far from their best in the Sunday’s final against the Ivorians in Ebimpe. It was Jose Peseiro’s men’s worst game of the tournament as they suffered a defeat from winning position for the first time. Nwabali, however, apologized to …

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reach a climax, the stage is set for a pivotal Group A showdown between Nigeria and Sao Tome & Principe at the revered Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on September 10, 2023. This encounter carries substantial weight for both the Super Eagles and the Selecao as they conclude their qualifying journey. Nigeria, the …

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for awarding the prestigious Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour to members of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team. This recognition comes in light of the team’s outstanding performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Cote …

After a disappointing nine-wicket loss to Uganda dashed Nigeria’s hopes for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup on Monday, the team aims for redemption as they face Zimbabwe in their penultimate game of the African qualifiers on Wednesday. Read Also: Delta Queens Hockey Team Secures Bronze at Africa Club Championship in Malawi Despite a win and a share of points …