National Football Teams

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the election of highly-respected club owner, philanthropist and administrator, Hajj Olawake Gafar Liameed as the new chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA). This follows a letter that was sent by the NFF on Wednesday to formally acknowledge and approve the impeachment of Honourable Fouad Oki as the LSFA’s chairman. The NFF’s confirmation comes …

Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has heaped plaudits on the Management of JCI football Academy for consistently exposing grassroots coaches in Nigeria to what is applicable and obtainable globally. Read Also: 2023 World Athletics Championships: New Drug Testing Technique Set To Be Implemented In Bid To Detect Anabolic Steroids Alhaji Majekodunmi who visited the …

Super Eagles and Kasimpasa of Turkey defender Kenneth Omeruo has maintained a positive outlook on the team’s performance despite their 2-0 loss to Mali in their second international friendly match during the March FIFA window. Read Also: Remo Stars Coach Applauds Players’ Resilience Under Pressure in Bendel Insurance Victory Kenneth Omeruo, who led the team as captain, remarked that the …

Former World Cup star Finidi George has reiterated his objective of securing a win in all two matches for which he has been selected to take interim charge of Nigeria in this international window, ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Les Aigles of Mali in Marrakech. Read Also: African Games Unites Ghanaians – Beatrice Boahene Affirms Success Of All African Games …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a move set to fuel the enthusiasm of football fans nationwide has officially confirmed plans for two international friendly matches featuring the formidable Super Eagles in January. Before the AFCON kickoff on January 13, 2024, the Super Eagles are set to engage in two high-stakes friendly matches. Read Also: NNL Levies Heavy Fines On …

Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of 22 players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa next month. Read Also: Sometimes It’s Good, Sometimes It’s Bad”- Ghana Vendor, Victoria Kwei Shares Sales Experience at All African Games Saudi Arabia-based …

Former Nigeria U-20 captain, Samson Tijani has joined RZ Pellets WAC on loan until the end of the season from FC Red Bull Salzburg. Read Also: Abdullahi Adesokan’s Insights: Nakamura FC Triumphs In Intense Penalty Showdown, Sets Sights On Future Glory The 21-year-old Nigerian joined FC Red Bull Salzburg three years ago from SC Collins Edwin and was loaned out …

Nigeria’s minister of sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh has declared that the country will immediately commence preparations for the next African Games. Although the 14 edition of the continent’s multi-sports competition is still three years away, Senator Enoh declared emphatically that Team Nigeria has to hit the ground running now that their outing in Ghana is over. Enoh declared …

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and global technology company TECNO Mobile concluded an Agreement in terms of which TECNO Mobile becomes one of the Official Sponsors of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. TECNO Mobile will be the exclusive smartphone partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. CAF and TECNO …

The Falconets of Nigeria lost to the black Princesses of Ghana in the final match in Cape Coast Ghana as they clinched the silver medal in the 13th African Women’s Games with pride and determination. Throughout the tournament, they showcased exceptional skill and resilience, reaching the finals without conceding a single goal. Despite facing a tough challenge in the finals, …