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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has imposed a three-year ban on Nigerian sprinter Grace Nwokocha for her involvement in anti-doping violations. The sanction was confirmed in an official statement released by the AIU. Read Also: Ekiti United FC Establishes Strong Ties With SWAN, Ensures Enhanced Collaboration Nwokocha, who admitted to violating World Athletics (WA) anti-doping rules, has accepted the penalty …

Nigeria’s U15 boys, nicknamed Future Eagles, are in Morocco for a two-match tour of that country with the Morocco U15 team in the city of Kenitra. Read Also: Ghanaian Sports Reforms Emerge from African Games Success -Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare Kenitra is two-and-half hours by road from Casablanca, Morocco’s industrial and economic capital. Coach Patrick Bassey and assistants Hussein Lawal and …

Victor Osimhen has officially inked a contract extension with the club, securing his future until June 2026. Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis announced the agreement, sharing images of Osimhen completing the paperwork with a succinct caption: ‘Done!’   Reports from various sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, indicate that the new contract will see his annual salary soar …

The Delta state football Association (DFA) chairman, Hon Ken Nwamuocha has charged the state female football team, Delta Queen of Asaba, to continue to raise the state’s flag high at the ongoing 2023 edition of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B qualifiers taking place in Benin city, Edo state. Read Also: David Stockbrink’s FC Monglabach Lose To FC …

Alex Iwobi Expects Statement Performance against Ghana – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The highly anticipated clash, set to take place at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, marks the first meeting between the two rivals since their intense encounter during the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs, which saw Ghana emerge victorious.   Iwobi …

Gombe United Football Club finds itself grappling with late arrivals at away match venues and a bus breakdown, prompting Coach Mohammed Babaganaru to voice his concerns. The coach, while acknowledging recent victories, appeals to the government for financial aid, emphasizing the impact of travel challenges on the team’s performance. Read Also: Nigerian Men’s Volleyball Team Gears Up For 2024 African …

Teenage Sensation David Stockbrink has signed a one year contract with Aktualnosci of Poland to continue his development. The FC Monglabach forward who recently took part in the the Delta State Federation Cup will join the polish side U19 youth Team in July after his High School Diploma. Read Also: “We Need to Improve Our Volunteer Services for Sports”: Edo …

Enyimba, the two-time African champions, found themselves $1 million richer despite their exit from the inaugural Africa Football League. The Elephants were defeated 4-0 on aggregate by Wydad Athletic Club, in the quarter final of the inaugural competition. In Morocco, on Thursday, the Nigerian team suffered a miserable 3-0 loss to a commanding Wydad side. This defeat followed their 1-0 …

Raphael Onyedika played a pivotal role in Club Brugge’s impressive 1-6 away triumph against RWD Molenbeek in the Belgian Jupiler League this Friday. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder, who started the match was on for 77 minutes.   In a commanding display of skill and precision, he exhibited remarkable accuracy by completing an astounding 99% of the passes attempted. Additionally, Onyedika …

Ike Shorunmu has joined Abia Warriors as the new goalkeepers coach ahead of the coming 2023-2024 campaign.   The former Besiktas shot-stopper was unveiled this Monday at the Club’s Secretariat.   The former Super Eagles goalie is a significant addition to the team’s technical staff.   Ike Shorunmu’s addition as the goalkeepers coach to Abia Warriors Football Club brings a …