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On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, President of the Ogun State Football Association and Member of the Executive Board of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), shared a heartfelt message that resonated across the country , reports sports247. Although he did not speak from a podium, his words reached millions of people through various …

World football governing body FIFA has imposed a six-month ban on the chairman of the Cameroon Football Federation (FecaFoot), Samuel Eto’o. The former Barcelona star is banned from attending any international matches involving his country. He was sanctioned following a violation of two articles of FIFA’s disciplinary code. The ban given by FIFA’s disciplinary panel was issued in connection with …

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on rumors linking him with a move to South African club Kaizer Chiefs. Nwabali has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs following his impressive performances for Chippa United and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 28-year-old helped the Super Eagles finish second in the Ivory Coast. The …

13 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September. The combative midfielder received 31% of the fans’ votes to win the award, beating Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken. Onyedika put in impressive performances, standing out in both domestic league matches and the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund’s Dutch striker Donyell Malen (FRONT) …

– Continue reading after the ad – Kaye Furo, son of former Nigerian international defender Furo Iyenemi, has been ranked among Belgium’s top prospects after scoring his tenth goal of the season in as many games, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. A first-team debut is believed to be not far off for the talented striker, who unlike his father, whose main task was …

Last night’s live show was a rollercoaster of emotions, with surprises and twists that kept everyone on edge. The night started off with a bang when Kassia was evicted just moments into the show, setting the tone for an intense night. Two more evictions followed, with Topher and then Ocee saying goodbye to Biggie’s house. These dramatic exits left us …

Joe Aribo was in action but could not help Southampton avoid a 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday. Southampton have failed to win any of their six Premier League games (one draw, five defeats) and are in 19th position in the table. Aribo entered the match before the start of the second half for his fourth …

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– Continue reading after the ad – Former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was not sent off for delaying a quick restart in Leicester City’s 4-2 loss against Arsenal on Saturday, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ndidi, who set up Leicester City’s second goal, kicked the ball after Bukayo Saka, prompting a huge call …

Former Super Eagles player Sam Sodje has strongly condemned the prevalence of pedophilia among young coaches in Delta State and other parts of Nigeria. The retired footballer currently travels between London, England and Delta State where he contributes to the engagement and empowerment of the younger generation through sport. Sodje expressed his sadness that coaches in the care of young …