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World football-governing body, FIFA has moved the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg match between Nigeria’s Falconets and Burundi from Bujumbura to Dar es Salaam in nearby Tanzania, as the world body has deemed the pitch in Bujumbura unfit to host the game. It has also been clarified that following the expansion of the FIFA …

A pro-Nigerian democracy group, The Natives has embarked on the slogan “All Eyes on Ministries and MDAs”, asking the recently inaugurated ministers to either perform to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda or resign from office. The Natives, which comprises of various ethnic, religions and cultural backgrounds with about 20 millions members across the country, vowed to focus on all …

Benjamin Tanimu can’t hide his excitement after making his debut for the Super Eagles against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday. Tanimu was named in the starting line-up in Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly win against Otto Addo’s men. The Ihefu SC defender paired Semi Ajayi and Chidozie Awaziem in central defence. Read Also:Friendly: We Were Unlucky Against Nigeria –Black Stars …

Former Premier League striker John Fashanu believes that ex-Nigeria stars Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha should be considered for the Super Eagles’ vacant managerial position, insisting that the nation should stop looking to recruit managers from European countries such as Sweden and Germany. John Fashanu Speaking exclusively to luckyblock.com, Fashanu said: “There are some wonderful Nigerian players in the world …

Nigeria v Ghana: Not a Friendly Match – Omeruo – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Omeruo emphasized this stance while speaking ahead of the match between the two sides in Marrakesh, Morocco, scheduled for 4 p.m. (Nigerian time).     The Black Stars secured the 2022 FIFA World Cup ticket at the expense of their …

Nigerians in London on Wednesday held a candlelight procession in honor of late musician, MohBad. In a video making rounds on social media, a candlelight procession and peace walk was held in honour of the late singer in Peckham, United Kingdom. The procession was held in Peckham, where Naira Marley, former signee of Mohbad was birthed and grew up. A …

Fulham winger, Alex Iwobi says it is important for Nigeria to beat perennial rivals Ghana in their upcoming friendly. The Super Eagles and the Black Stars will clash at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Friday. The Black Stars stopped the Super Eagles from securing a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Friday’s encounter will be the …

Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade has launched a new foundation to empower and uplift the youths in Nigeria. The foundation simply known as “Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation” is a non-profit organization dedicated to empower young people in the country. The Atletico Madrid Femenino player aim to use the foundation to address issues like mentorship, scholarships, training, amongst other concerns. The foundation …

African Games: Falconets Aim for Gold – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The resolve comes on the heels of a convincing 2-0 victory over Uganda on Monday night, propelling Nigeria into a final showdown against rivals, Ghana.     Under Danjuma’s guidance, the holders have maintained a flawless record in the competition, triumphing in all …

A global human rights group, the African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has faulted what it called a campaign of calumny against a Nigerian oil magnate, Benedict Peters. Peters is the founder of the nation’s largest independent oil producer, Aiteo. The ACJHR, in a statement on Thursday by its Coordinator, Nduka Edede Chinomso, described the attacks as malicious …