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Carlos Queiroz has issued an emotional farewell statement after mutually parting ways with the Ghana Football Association as coach of the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Federation confirmed on Thursday, October 1, that both parties have agreed to terminate their service agreement following discussions held in a spirit of mutual respect. The decision comes just two days after Ghana suffered …

A spirited performance from Dede Dare and all the boys proved decisive in the Elephants earning their first point of the season in Kano. The boys began to impose themselves from the beginning of the game and took the battle to the locals, with half chances for the visitors. Iyanda got it right but was flagged offside in the 14th …

The last two seasons have been hugely disappointing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. After finishing just above the relegation zone for two campaigns in a row, the powers that be decided that a major investment on the pitch was necessary this summer. The board stayed true to their promise to invest, spending more than £200m on new players …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th anniversary of independence and called for renewed commitment to nation building and greater investment in youth through grassroots sports. Adeboye said Nigeria’s independence anniversary should provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the country’s journey but also to reflect …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has formally appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final. The appeal, presented on Tuesday, September 30 and signed by the deputy general secretary, Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, challenges the ruling of the CAF Women’s Football Organizing Committee of September 26. Edo Queens had won the final …

Post views: 72 By Silvernews Sports The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Chief Ugo Udezue, has commended Nigerian international basketball player, Blessing Ejiofor, for her efforts towards the development of grassroots basketball through her program of giving back to society. Udezue, who is also the NBBF vice-presidential candidate ahead of the federation’s …

Nine-time champions Enyimba FC recorded their first win of the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating Shooting Stars 4-2 in their rescheduled matchday two match in Aba on Wednesday night. The People’s Elephant, who had endured a difficult start to the campaign with just one point from their first five matches, finally came back to life …

Etihad Airways, Manchester City’s main sponsor, is considering legal action against the Premier League following the publication of the findings of an independent commission into the club’s long-running financial rules case. The Abu Dhabi-based airline said it was examining its legal options after the Premier League published details of the commission’s ruling, arguing that the way the findings were communicated …

Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje has reached a significant milestone in his Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) career, becoming only the second player in the last decade to score 100 top-flight goals. Obaje achieved the feat in Rangers’ match against Warri Wolves on Wednesday 30 September 2026, taking his NPFL career mark to a century. This historic goal adds another …

A Sporting Lagos fan, Andy Paul, has expressed his disappointment at the team’s finish after they drew goalless against Ikorodu City on Wednesday. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Enyimba roars, Rangers win in Ozoro and Lagos Derby ends goalless The fan, speaking after the match, described the match as a difficult debut match but said Sporting Lagos deserved more from the …