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Former Super Eagles player Joseph Yobo has expressed his desire to become a football coach while demanding that indigenous coaches be treated better. His call-up comes months after former international Finidi George resigned from the national team as head coach following alleged mistreatment by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Yobo, who worked with the Super Eagles under Gernot Rohr and …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigerian international striker Moses Simon is having a blistering start to the season in France for Ligue 1 side Nantes, bagging his ninth goal in five games in a 1-1 draw against Angers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Fifth-placed Nantes pulled off a major coup last season by securing a commitment from the 29-year-old Nigerian to …

Chidera Festus, a tall and agile young aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the “FIFA YEMISI GIVES BACK” symposium and training held on September 21 at the Lagos State Referees Association Secretariat inside the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The event, organized by Nigeria FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, was designed to inspire and educate the next generation of female …

England legend Alan Shearer says Arsenal were unlucky not to beat Manchester City at the Etihad in Sunday’s big Premier League clash. The Gunners were seconds away from securing a shock win against the league champions despite playing most of the game with 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s red card. But substitute John Stone scored in the 98th minute to …

6 Following last week’s excellent performances, this week saw even more notable moments with several Nigerian players finding the back of the net or contributing to their team’s success. It’s safe to say that it’s rare that a week goes by without a Nigerian player scoring or assisting. They are, quite simply, a force to be reckoned with. These are …

Nicholas Jackson and Cole Palmer were on target as they helped Chelsea beat city rivals West Ham in a one-sided Premier League clash on Saturday. Jackson scored twice while Palmer scored once to seal a 3-0 win for the Blues. It was a third successive home defeat in the Premier League for West Ham. Also Read: Nkuku scores winner as …

Erling Haaland scored his 100th goal as Manchester City held 10-man Arsenal to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League. The top-of-the-table clash played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday saw the hosts score a 97th-minute equaliser as Arsenal held on until the end of stoppage time. It was John Stones who scored a last-gasp equaliser amid chaos and controversy …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Enyimba have secured their place in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Peoples Elephants advanced to the group stage after winning 3-2 on penalties against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso on Sunday. The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw in the second leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, …

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Villarreal 5-1 in a thrilling La Liga clash on Sunday. Barcelona successfully beat Villarreal to maintain their 100% record in La Liga. But Barca will rue defeat as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a serious injury and had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher. Also Read: Haaland …

Nigeria made tremendous strides in the global fencing scene last year weekend, thanks to the impressive performance of 16-year-old Inkosi Bro. Inkosi secures Nigeria’s first medal in the Sabre category at World Tournament Satellite Cup in Iceland. Compete with some of the world’s elite fencers at the Viking Cup 2024, Senior World Cup Saber Satellite Tournament, World No. 67 Top-ranked …