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Akpom Commits to Ajax amid PL Interests – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Akpom has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, scoring 13 goals in 30 appearances across various competitions for Ajax.   Despite Akpom’s notable contributions to Ajax, speculations abound regarding his potential departure, with undisclosed Premier League clubs reportedly expressing interest in securing his services …

Board members and the organising committee of the lower division, Nigeria National League (NNL), have been called to task over the poor state of the pitch at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Leading the verbal query hauled at the NNL for approving such an untidy surface for matches in Nigeria’s second-tier league is the coach of Inter Lagos FC, Gabriel Ezema. …

Former Kwara United defender, Gbenga Arokoyo, has achieved a significant milestone in his post-playing career by completing the UEFA A coaching diploma through the Swedish Football Association. Read Also: Ojomu, Akinmoyo Wants Gov Sanwo-Olu To Provide Mini Stadium At Ibeju-Lekki Arokoyo, who made his name as a robust and talented defender during his playing days, has transitioned into the world …

Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has made himself available for the Super Eagles job, should Jose Peseiro leave after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Eguma is currently the longest serving coach in the Nigerian Premier Football League.     He has been in charge of Rivers United since the team was birthed through the merger of Sharks FC …

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman was in action as a Fiorentina pipped Atalanta 1-0 in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semi-finals first leg at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Lookman, who was not given enough rooms to cause havoc in Fiorentina defence, was later substituted in the 78th minute for El Bilal Toure.   Read Also: German Cup: Boniface Returns As Leverkusen Thrash …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has outlined the strategic approach that the team must adopt to secure victory in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Peseiro stressed that the primary objective is to advance from their group, which includes the host nation, Guinea Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea. Read Also: Sunusi Ibrahim Generosity Shines – Bestows Kano Pillars Players …

Victor Boniface Set to Make Bayer Leverkusen Return – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Boniface has been out of action since January when he underwent surgery to address the injury concern. Having undergone rehabilitation, the 23-year-old Nigeria international has regained full fitness in recent weeks. With his recovery complete, Boniface is poised to make a …

Fulham manager Marco Silva has labelled Calvin Bassey a “very good central defender” following the Nigerian’s impressive display in the club’s 2-1 home win against Arsenal on Sunday. Bassey played a crucial role in the Whites comeback win at the Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old, who was named Man of the Match after the game was an absolute rock at the …

South Africa’s goalkeeper, Kaylin Christen Swart, has called upon her teammates to give their best in the upcoming clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. This match is a decisive step towards securing a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read Also: Lagos F.A To Hold Bye Elections 10 April The Super Falcons, under the guidance of Coach Randy Waldrum, have managed …

Rangers boss, Philippe Clement is pleased with Leon Balogun’s contributions to his side’s emphatic win over Dundee on Wednesday. Balogun, who has battled with several injuries this season, played from start to finish as the Gers continued their resurgence under the Belgian with a 5-0 win.   The experienced defender contributed immensely to Rangers keeping a clean sheet on the …