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Odunmbaku Gold Cup Excites Cup Donor As Tourney Enters Q-Fina

A Lagos based sports philanthropist, Cardinal James Odunmbaku has expressed delight with the organization and standard of play by the participating teams in the ongoing Odunmbaku Gold cup. Read Also: Falode, Enakhena, Ajunwa, Others Speaks Glowingly About Oparanozie As LIS Sends Her Off In Style The competition is being sponsored by Cardinal James Odunmbaku, and tournament financier, Chief Iky Madu …

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2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa In Contention To Host Prestigious Event As Official Announcement Edges Closer

AFCON Women defending champions, South Africa is firmly in contention to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the official announcement on the final decision by relevant bodies led by FIFA will be announced in May 2024. Read Also: Rising Nigerian Star Jennifer Echegini Poised to Join Juventus Women’s Football Club FIFA revealed on Wednesday that the much-anticipated announcement …

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Akinkunmi Amoo Terminates Contract With Omonia Nicosia

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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