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The Football Association of the State of Lagos (LSFA) has announced a reduction in the sanctions imposed on the Smart City Football Club, reducing the initial prohibition of two years to one year and reducing the financial penalty of ₦ 6 million to ₦ 3 million. This decision follows an appeal of clemency presented by …

Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action when Nottingham Forest reached the quarterfinals of the FA Cup thanks to a 5-4 penalty victory over the city of Ipswich on Monday night. Aina was in action for 90 minutes, while Awoniyi was retired for Chris Wood with eight remaining minutes in the game. Matz Sels was the hero of the …

Nigeria’s international striker agent, Cyriel Desessers, says he does not understand why previous team teams have left the 30 -year -old team in recent times of the team. The positives scored an orthopedic device mid-week against Kilmarnock and followed him with his team’s only goal in a 1-2 defeat against Motherwell carrying his account for the season 21 in 42 …

The largest and prestigious base football competition in Nigeria, the Prosperity Cup, will organize a one -week coaching clinic aimed at improving the technical skills of coaches that participate in this year’s tournament. Read also: Eniola Balaji and four other prepared for the Spanish Bádminton International Championship The clinic, scheduled to take place from March 3 to 7, 7 of …

Leon Balogun has said that the Rangers cannot afford to lose Fenerbahce by José Mourinho in his next UEFA Europa League clash. Light Blues lost 2-1 against Motherwell at Ibrox on Saturday. Barry Ferguson’s team will be in action against Fenerbahce in the first round of the 16 -draw round at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium on Thursday. Balogun calculated that …

The chief coach of the national senior team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has delivered the invitation for the first time to the new defenders in his team for the World Cup qualifiers, Owngoalnigeria.com can reveal exclusively. The coach who will be without a key central defender in Semi Ajayi in what will be his first set of games as a …

As the final whistle blew in Abidjan, pointing out a painful 2-1 defeat against Benin Republic, a wave of disbelief swept Nigerian football fans. The Super Eagles, once a dominant force in African football, found themselves in an unknown and uncomfortable position, fifth in group C of the group of the group of the group 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers …

Manchester City administrator, Pep Guardiola, says he can’t wait to see Rodri back on the playing field. After recovering from LCA surgery in August, Rodri returned to training last week. Talking to the club’s website, Guardiola declared that he is delighted to have Rodri back. “Fans should know that they are not the only one excited,” Guardiola said. “(Rodri) came …

Sadiq Umar rescued a point for Valencia with an orthopedic device at its 3-3 draw against Osasuna that relieved the team’s descent concerns while going to the last 12 games of the season, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The orthopedic device that includes a scandalous rear heel at the end of the game to help his team snatch a point led his goals …

Remo stars the coach of Ikenne, Daniel Ogunmodede has admitted that his players are feeling the pressure of his search for a first conquest of the Nigeria Professional Soccer League title (NPFL). The exuberant tactical declared so much after his team worked with a 1-0 victory over the visit of Plateau United of Jos, who fight to avoid being relegated …