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Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 AFCON winner, Brown Ideye says the current squad is good enough to lift 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ideye, a pivotal member of the squad that last won the title in 2013 believes, the time is right for Nigeria to win fourth AFCON crown. Since 2013, Super Eagles have struggled to …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made a strategic move in the realm of youth football, appointing Manu Garba as the Head Coach of the Under-17 team, Golden Eaglets. The announcement, made on Friday, signals a significant shift in the direction of the team’s fortunes. Read Also: ‘Lagos Boy’ Onome Oluwaseyi Reveals Strategy That Helped Giant Brillars Beat Hosts Garba, …

Nigerian defender, Ike Ugbo was in action as Cardiff booked their place in the next round of the Carabao after overcoming Birmingham on penalties on Tuesday. The Nigerian international came on as a substitute for Tanner in the 87th minute and had a decent impact. Colwill netted the opening goal in the 3rd minute before Wintle extended their lead in …

Nasarawa United Football Club, based in Lafia, expresses heartfelt condolences to the entire Management, Coaching and Playing Staff, as well as Supporters of Kano Pillars Football Club in Kano, following the sudden passing of the Welfare Officer, Alhaji Salisu Yaro Maigida. Alh. Maigida succumbed to a brief illness on January 1, 2024, in Kano. The deceased played a significant role …

NFF Responds to Calls for Super Eagles Coach Appointment, Set Date for Review – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Since Nigeria’s second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON, several candidates have been linked with the vacant head Coach role.       Former internationals Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke emerge as the frontrunners for the role, …

In a surprising turn of events, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee/Unit has issued preliminary suspensions for 14 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) referees. Read Also: New Board Elected For Nasarawa State Football Association The move comes in response to concerns regarding the perceived poor performances of these match officials in several NPFL matches. This development has sent …

It was a very significant victory for Taiwan Beer’s (#1, 17-8) against 3rd placed Bank of Tawain (13-12) 89-85. It marked the return of Taiwan Beer’s Talisman Humphery Gabriel “ Gabe” who has been out for 11 Games due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the round 5 match against Yulon Luxgen on March 15. Read Also: LAB Memorial …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has offered some good news about the fitness of forward Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho who has been a major doubt for Nigeria’s campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations, is now expected to join up with the squad in Ivory Coast.   Peseiro offered the update on the 27 year-old’s rehabilitation, during a post-match interview …

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham may be doubtful for Wednesday’s Champions League after it was confirmed that he has dislocated his shoulder. Recall that the 20 year old dislocated his shoulder in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, November 5 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham was seen clutching his shoulder in the first half of the clash …

Rifts Aside Victor Osimhen delivers for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli broke their three-game winless streak with a commanding 4-1 victory over Udinese, maintaining an impressive 16-match unbeaten streak against the Bianconeri. Amid pre-game rifts surrounding the issues …