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– Continue reading after the announcement – It is no longer news that Bruno Labbadia has turned down the opportunity to be the new coach of the Nigeria senior national team, leaving the team without a substantial coach seven days before the AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively. Labbadia has backtracked on an agreement in principle to …

Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has backed struggling Victor Osimhen to come back stronger after the unfortunate drama surrounding his transfer from Napoli. Osimhen failed to secure a deal before the European transfer window deadline, with his planned move to Chelsea falling through at the last minute. The Napoli striker is currently out of favour at the Serie A …

The fascinating history of NigeriaBadminton sensation Mariam Bolaji’s run in the 2024 Paralympic Games badminton women’s singles SL3 event came to an end after losing to China’s Xiao Zuxian in the semi-final, falling short of the gold medal target, Sports247 reports. Bolaji, who made history as the first African to reach the semi-final of the event on Sunday when she …

Ebere Eze scored the equaliser as Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It looked like the path to victory was straightforward when Nicolas Jackson pounced on Cole Palmer’s pass midway through the first half to give the hosts the lead their football deserved. Opportunities to add to his tally came and went, and so it …

Ighalo slams fans for attacking Osimhen – Latest Nigeria Sports News Former Super Eagles player Odion Jude Ighalo has criticised the treatment meted out to Victor Osimhen by Nigerian football fans following his exclusion from the Napoli squad for the season. Osimhen failed to secure a transfer before the window closed and will now be sidelined with no game time …

Raphinha scored three goals to help Barcelona thrash Real Valladolid 7-0 in La Liga on Saturday night. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 20th minute and scored two more goals late on to see his side dominate the game from start to finish. Also Read: Napoli hand Osimhen’s No. 9 shirt to Lukaku, drop Nigerian from squad The other four …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Newly confirmed interim coach of the Nigeria senior national team, Austine Eguavoen, has begun making plans to carry out his new role by building his support staff, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen was yesterday confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the coach who will lead the Super Eagles into their AFCON 2025 qualifiers …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced the use of communication devices for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This important development was unveiled today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. The move is in fulfilment of a promise made …

Olisa Ndah captained Orlando Pirates as they booked their place in the MTN8 final with a 2-0 win over Cape Town City in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. Ndah played the full 90 minutes as Pirates won the tie 3-1 on aggregate after the first match in Cape Town ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. The former Akwa United player …

Erling Haaland scored three goals to help Manchester City secure a 3-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday night. Haaland opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Rúben Dias scored an own goal to equalise for the hosts and Haaland scored two more goals. Earlier in the day, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw …