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Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Alladoum Kolimba has challenged his teammates to fight for maximum points when they take on Kun Khalifat FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. The Ikon Allah Boys are currently winless in their last five league matches and will look to end the barren run with a win in the crucial encounter. Kolimba, who …

The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, has been honored with an Award of Excellence at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) congress held in Sal, Cape Verde. The prestigious award was given to Gumel in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports administration, the development of volleyball and the growth of the Olympic Movement …

Zudachi Construction coach Shepherd Amariegbu has expressed confidence in his team’s chances of retaining the Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League title after kick-starting their campaign with a convincing 4-2 win over Remed Healthcare at the Lagos Business School. READ ALSO: Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League: Izuchukwu Agada aims for league glory after preparing for Zudachi build Zudachi Construction put in …

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has stepped forward to defend Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that the veteran striker remains the greatest football icon in the country’s history despite the storm surrounding his abrupt departure from the national team field. Controversy erupted after Ronaldo reportedly left the team upon learning he would be left out of the starting lineup for an upcoming match. …

Lamine Yamal continued his impressive scoring run as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 on Saturday to strengthen their position at the top of Group A3 of the Nations League. The world champions moved three points clear of England, who earlier recorded a 7-0 win over Croatia in Rijeka. Yamal strikes again for Spain Spain took control early on in …

Two Nigerian cricket talents, Prosper Useni and Elijah Saturday Jimmy, are ready for a new international challenge after being drafted into the Zimbabwe National Premier League (NPL) T20 Blast 2026. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian duo will represent different franchises when the competition begins, giving both players the opportunity to showcase their skills on the Zimbabwe national stage. Useni has …

Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has launched a fierce assessment of his time under Erik ten Hag, calling the Dutch manager difficult to work with and revealing a culture of constant friction within the Old Trafford dressing room. The Brazilian midfielder, who spent the 2022-23 season with Ten Hag before leaving for Turkish side Fenerbahçe and then returning to South …

Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos drew 1-1 in an entertaining encounter on matchday seven of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League in Kano, with both teams settling for a point after a close battle. Sports247 reports that the result means that Mai Su Gida has now followed up its previous goalless draw against Enyimba with another stalemate, while Sporting Lagos …

African champions Senegal defeated Nigeria’s Sand Eagles 6-4 in an entertaining friendly match at Kaduna’s Murtala Mohammed Square on Saturday night. Abdullahi Hassan was Nigeria’s standout player, scoring all four goals for the Sand Eagles. Mamadou Sylla led Senegal’s rout with a hat-trick, while Mandione Laye Diagne, Ninou Jean Paul Diatta and Asane Ba also scored for the African champions. …

Post views: 36 Remo Stars Football Club secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Best Talent Football Club at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, in a pulsating encounter that produced eight goals. Best Talent FC staged a remarkable second-half comeback thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Usman Musa, but the Sky Blues held their nerve and added two late goals …