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The former Wales defender Joey Jones died at the age of 70 after the illness, his former Liverpool and Wrexham clubs said Tuesday. The left back, known for its hard equipment, was part of the Liverpool team who won their first European Cup in 1977 and successfully defended the title the following year. “Jones’ attitude and commitment made him earn …

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In a historical movement aimed at revolutionizing women’s football in NigeriaOyo State officially presented the Pacesetter Queens FC on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at a colorful press conference held at Ibadan. The birth of the club marks a new bold chapter in sports development and gender inclusion, positioning the state of hear as a pioneer in the promotion of female …

Super Falcons have defeated the defending champions of the Nation Cup -the female African nation (Wafcon), South Africa in a thrilling semifinal meeting on Tuesday. Nigerian women scored the winner Iniury-time who faced Banyana Banyana to seal the 2-1 victory and anchored in the final. The South African goal was the first conceded by Nigeria in the tournament, after playing …

The Super Falcons of Nigeria reached the final of the 2024 Women Cup of Nations in progress (Wafcon). This after the Wafcon serial winners made their way after beating Banyana Banyana of 2-1 The Nigerian team entered this race with enormous trust after beating Zambia 5-0 in the quarter-final phase. However, they were completely put in a cage in the …

The former deputy governor of the Edo State, now general manager of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, was appointed “patron” of the football and professional training center Stephen Keshi SkfVTC Obazuwa, Ovia North East of the local government Edo area. The letter that transmits the DG appointment is presented to him by the Secretary of the Board of Directors …

The chief coach of the Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has inclined Captain Rasheedat Ajibade to help the team achieve success in the Women’s Africa Cup of 2024 in Morocco. Ajibade was appointed woman of the match in the victory of the quarterfinals of Nigeria over the copper queens of Zambia. The 25 -year -old obtained two assists in the game. …

While the Super Falcons of Nigeria prepare to face the lifelong rivals of South Africa in the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup (WAFCON) today, the interim coach Justine Madugu is ignored critics to concentrate on the progress of the team. Before the crash in Casablanca, all eyes are not alone in the field but also in the man at …

Tomorrow, the Flying Eagles will aim to confirm that they are the best U20 team in Wafu B when they face Cote d’IVorire of high flight in the final of the subregional cup in Ghana. The Flying Eagles arrested Niger after a penalty shooting to qualify for the championship game, while the ivories beat Ghana’s hosts 2-1 to advance to …

The Nigerian football icon of Super Falcons, Asisat Oshoala, has announced that it will retire from international football after the women’s Africa nations in progress 2024/25 (Wafcon), marking the end of an extraordinary era in African women’s football. The thirty -year -old announced on his official Facebook page, describing the decision as a “legendary exit” and a necessary step to …