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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 …

The Super Eagles will be without Wilfred Ndidi for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, Completesports.com reports. Ndidi has missed Leicester City’s last two games due to a muscle injury. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed ahead of Friday’s (today) Sky Bet Championship clash against Leeds United that the midfielder will only return to action after the upcoming …

Banyana Banyana of South Africa defender, Lebohang Ramalepe has described the team’s upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria a “do or die” affair. The two rivals are battling for one of Africa’s two spots for the women’s football event. The two-legged qualifier is expected to be keenly contested with both teams desperate to feature at the Olympics. While the …

No fewer than ten players including a goalkeeper have been selected at the just concluded 3rd Governor Douye Diri/SPOCS International Scouting Program, in Yenagoa the Bayelsa state capital. The four-day event concluded on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, saw several players being screened, and might just be on their way to signing professional deals with football clubs abroad. …