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FILE PHOTO – Soccer Football – Africa Cup of Nations – Round of 16 – Guinea v Gambia – Stade de Kouekong, Bafoussam, Cameroon – January 24, 2022 Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given Tom Saintfeit an ultimatum to accept their salary offer or risk losing his job at …

The search for a new head coach for the Nigerian Super Eagles could soon be concluded as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making significant progress in its quest. In search of Finidi’s replacement The post fell vacant following the resignation of Finidi George in June, prompted by the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign technical adviser. George’s tenure got …

William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Saudi Arabian side Al Khalood from Greek club PAOK in a deal that will see the player triple his salary in the Gulf region, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 30-year-old Nigerian defender, who was named the most valuable player at the last African Cup of Nations, joined the Greek side last summer from English side Watford. …

Former Nigerian track and field athlete Annette Echikunwoke threw a season-high 75.48 meters to claim the silver medal in the hammer throw for Team USA on Tuesday in Paris. The athlete settled for silver after her third throw was beaten by Canada’s Camryn Rogers, who threw 76.97 metres to claim gold. Read also: Paris 2024: Women’s football: Brazil beats Spain …

Arsenal will face German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow in their first home pre-season game at the Emirates following their return from a training tour of the United States, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The game will mark the homecoming of Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella, who has earned one cap and is in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the crucial pre-season game. The …

Nigeria will begin their campaign in the race to qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations in September when they take on Benin Republic in Uyo. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. As we exclusively reported yesterday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a provisional invitation to 35 players who will be part of the squad for the upcoming AFCON …

Belgian club Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen says there is a strong possibility that Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyedika will leave the club before the close of the summer transfer window. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Onyedika has been linked with an exit from the club after a whirlwind season last time out, with Spanish giants Barcelona among the teams considering …

Blessing Oborududu qualified for the women’s 68kg wrestling semi-final after defeating her French opponent Koumba Larroque. Oborodudu won the closely contested quarter-final clash 6-2. The 35-year-old will face MeerimKyrgyzstan’s Zhumanazarova in the semi-final. Read also: Paris 2024 Women’s Wrestling: Oborududu beats Canadian opponent to reach quarter-finals The 12-time African champion is already guaranteed a medal regardless of the outcome of …

The agent of one of the shortlisted coaches for the vacant post of head coach of the senior Nigeria national team says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has a coach in mind for the position. GolNigeria.com own reports. The Super Eagles have been without a coach since the departure of Finidi George following poor performances and results in the World …

Eric Chelle’s agent says his client is yet to speak to anyone at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding the viral news that his client will take over as the new coach of the Nigeria senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chelle has been chosen by the NFF technical committee to replace Finidi George who stepped down as coach …