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Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

In an eagerly anticipated clash at the Jos New Stadium, Mighty Jets Int’l FC and Wikki Tourists FC delivered a riveting goalless draw on NNL Match Day 2. The much-hyped encounter lived up to expectations, with both teams showcasing defensive prowess and goalkeeping heroics. Read Also: Edo FA Partners with GreenBii to Revolutionize Grassroots Football with Club Websites Visiting Wikki …

Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in Prison Settings through Sports have advocated an improved systemic sporting approach in the rehabilitation and reintegration process in the Nigeria Correctional Service. Speaking during the consultative workshop, organised by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) between October 10 and 11, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, both the resource …

Post Views: 27 By Monday Nas Ozoya Nigeria has never been short of sporting talent. What the country has lacked is a system capable of consistently discovering, developing, protecting and sustaining that talent. Every few years, Nigeria produces world-class athletes almost by accident. Then, instead of asking how those athletes emerged and how the process can be replicated, attention …

Gift Orban netted a hat-trick as Gent hammered Polish club Pogon Szczecin in the first leg, third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League on Wednesday. Orban has now scored five goals in all competitions for the Belgian club. It is a fifth consecutive win for Gent so far in the new campaign. Also read: I’m In Milan To Win …

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says the team is keen to make history by winning the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Jose Peseiro’s side earned a place in the final of the competition following a 4-2 penalty shootout win against South Africa. The three-time champions will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final on Sunday. Read Also:MTN …

Asisat Oshoala is a major doubt for Nigeria’s Super Falcons’ 2024 WAFCON playoff first leg qualifier against Cape Verde through injury. In a post on their X handle Barcelona women’s team revealed that Oshoala has hamstring on her right leg. This will be a huge blow for the Super Falcons coaching crew as they prepares for the first leg of …

For years, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations had followed a familiar script whenever Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrived but On Sunday in Casablanca, the script finally changed. They would stumble. They would struggle. They would sometimes flirt with danger. But somehow, when the decisive moment came, Nigeria always found a way. Not this time. The defending champions were knocked out …

Coach Jose Peseiro revealed his team went through difficult moments before beating South Africa on Wednesday. In a riveting semi-final clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched a 4-2 penalty shoot out win at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake. Despite a valiant effort from both sides, the match culminated in a 1-1 draw, with William Troost-Ekong …

England’s Lauren James Writes Alozie After Red card Incident – Latest Sports News In Nigeria James stamped on Alozie and was shown straight a red card in England’s 4-2 …