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Former Senegal player Aliou Cisse has parted ways with his country’s national team after he resigned from his position as coach. Cisse, who led the team to their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2022, served as coach for nine and a half years. The Teranga Lions were scheduled to begin preparations for this month’s double …

Raphael Onyedika provided the assist for Club Brugge in their 1-0 victory against Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. It was not the best start for Club Brugge in their first match, which they lost 3-0 against visiting Borussia Dortmund. Onyedika set up Christos Tzolis for the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute. Meanwhile, …

European giants Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all lost their Champions League matches on Wednesday. Real Madrid were beaten 1-0 by French hosts Lille, Bayern Munich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa while Atletico were thrashed 4-0 by Benfica. More to follow… The post UCL: Defeat for Real Madrid, Bayern, Atletico as Liverpool cruise appeared first on Latest Nigerian …

– Continue reading after the ad – Turkish side Galatasaray have confirmed the severity of the injury suffered by Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen shortly after his brace in a 3-3 draw in a league match against Kasimpasa, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Osimhen was substituted due to the injury and subsequently revealed that the injury is not as serious as initially feared, …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is proud to announce the launch of the NFF monthly awards, which recognize outstanding performances by Nigerian football players in various leagues including the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). AimHonoring the brilliance, dedication and passion of Nigerian football players and celebrating the best players who leave their mark on the field. Also read: TotalEnergies 2024 …

– Continue reading after the ad – The interim coach of the Nigerian senior team, Austine Eguavoen, was on the verge of leaving his position as technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), according to an ESPN report written by prominent Nigerian journalist Colin Udoh. In his article on the reason why the NFF appointed Eguavoen as interim coach …

Galatasaray have confirmed that their striker Victor Osimhen suffered a strain and hemorrhage to his left upper back muscle during the week seven match against Kasımpaşa in the Trendyol Super League. The injury occurred towards the end of the first half, causing Osimhen to request a substitution. He had put in a stellar performance, scoring two goals to give Galatasaray …

– Continue reading after the ad – Josh Maja is not considering a return to the Nigerian senior team despite his near-perfect start to the season with West Brom in the English Championship, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Maja has found the back of the net seven times in as many games this season, demonstrating his return to full fitness after missing most …

Manchester City returned to winning ways in the UEFA Champions League as they secured a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola’s side started their continental campaign with a goalless draw against Inter Milan two weeks ago. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring when he scored his first goal on his City return with a deflected shot in …

In a shocking turn of events, the Ekiti State Council of Football Referees is embroiled in controversy after allegations emerged that the acting chairman, Onilearo Kayode, and secretary, Adegoke Olusola, fraudulently registered a male referee for a position intended for a female referee. This act of misconduct has prompted calls for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions. According to available …