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19 Former Super Eagles star and Paris Saint-Germain legend Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up about his relationship with Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho and the role he played during their time together at PSG. There has long been a myth among Nigerian football fans that Okocha taught Ronaldinho the dazzling skills that made him one of the most talented footballers of …

The father of 9-year-old Nigerian Destiny Kosiso, who made headlines with her astonishing record of 97 goals in 22 games for Barcelona under-9s, says he has two other children at the same club, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com . Destiny’s scoring ability has made him very famous within the Spanish giant’s youth team, as he is among the top scorers in the history …

He Nigerian National League (NNL) has issued a strong warning to Prudential Sports Limited for presenting the “Man of the Match” award to Doma United FC midfielder Yakubu Kenneth without authorization. This incident occurred after an NNL match between Doma United FC and Yobe Desert Stars. Read also: Prostar Evolution match ball unveiled as NPFL sets new standards for Nigerian …

The General Director of the National Sports Commission (CNS), His Excellency. Bukola Olopade has congratulated the Nigeria Under-19 cricket team for their sensational two-run victory over New Zealand at the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia. The Nigeria Junior Female Yellow Greens, as the Nigerian Under-19 team is affectionately called, shocked the cricket world with Monday’s stunning upset, …

3 A stunning hat-trick from Cyriel Dessers, along with goals from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland, inspired Rangers to a convincing 5-0 victory over lower division side Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. The victory secured their place in the round of 16 of the tournament. Dessers, whose time at Rangers has been marred by criticism and limited playing …

Former captain of the Nigerian senior team, Austine Okocha, has dealt another blow to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) saying that Nigerian football will not see any progress under the current council, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. In an interview with The Guardian, the famous Super Eagles number 10 gave his reasons citing the incompetence of the current NFF board led by Ibrahim …

Matchday 6 of the NNL25 provided exciting football action as the teams battled for crucial points. Gateway United continued their impressive form, defeating FirstBank FC 2-0 in a dominant away performance. Osun United overcame ABS FC with a narrow 1-0 victory, showing resilience at home. Read also: Everything you need to know about the official Prostar Evolution ball for the …

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is reported to be a transfer target for several Premier League clubs, reports completesports.com. According to Lazio News 24, Dele-Bashiru is among a handful of Lazio players monitored by unnamed Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old joined Lazio on loan from Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor last summer. Also read:Nkunku accepts personal terms to join Bayern Munich The Biancolesti …

16 Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at the center of a betting scandal in Italy, with reports suggesting he is under investigation for allegedly betting on his own yellow card during a match against Lazio on March 11 of 2024. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 25-year-old player is being investigated by the Udine prosecutor’s office for …

Nigeria’s new senior national team coach, Eric Chelle, made headlines at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after his team’s quarter-final defeat at the hands of hosts Ivory Coast, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. A video in which one of his assistants pours water on Chelle’s head after his Mali team blew a 1-0 lead to lose 1-2 in dramatic fashion went viral …