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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have stepped up their training ahead of their pre-Olympic friendly matches against Germany, Serbia and Japan, Completesports.com reports. D’Tigress recently traveled to begin her pre-Olympic training camp in Saarbrücken, Germany. Read also: OFFICIAL: Aubameyang leaves Marseille to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah According to a post in ‘X‘ (previously Twitter), D’Tigress was seen …

Super Eagles drop down FIFA rankings – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Currently without a coach following the resignation of Finidi George and struggling in the World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles now find themselves in 39th position, down from 38th in the previous rankings. Other African teams have also suffered relegations due to lack …

Malian military junta chief Colonel Assimi Goïta has contacted the team’s sacked coach Eric Chelle to return to his post, following reports that he will take over as coach of the senior Nigerian national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle was sacked as Mali coach after the final match of the international break, where the team were beaten by Ghana at home …

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have opened talks with Victor Osimhen’s representatives over a possible transfer, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano reported that the Nigerian striker is open to a transfer and that PSG’s interest is becoming more concrete. Read also: Bauchi Sports Festival: Kirfi LGA wins Langa event In a recent post on X (formerly …

After five years in the international wilderness, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will depart Nigeria for Nouakchott on Friday morning for their 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against their Mauritanian counterparts, scheduled for Saturday. The match, which will be the first of a two-legged series, will be refereed by Egyptian officials. Hany Farouk El-Sayed Eleraky will be the referee, …

Super Falcons miss Olympics challenge… 15-match unbeaten streak over – Latest Nigeria Sports News Canada took an early lead in the 18th minute, taking advantage of a mistake by the Super Falcons’ defence. Despite their efforts to turn the result around and maintain their unbeaten streak, Randy Waldrum’s men were unable to find the breakthrough. …

Mali’s senior players have threatened to quit the team if the football federation fails to bring back sacked coach Eric Chelle, who is the favourite to be appointed as Nigeria’s senior coach. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. Chelle was sacked as coach of the Malian side after the disappointment of the final round of World Cup qualifying, where they were beaten …

Wikki Tourists will introduce their new head coach Abdu Maikaba on Thursday, DAILY POST reported. The Bauchi-based club on Wednesday announced a significant step in its preparation for the upcoming season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Read also: PSG in talks with Victor Osimhen’s representatives, says Fabrizio Romano Maikaba, a very experienced tactician, parted ways with Kano Pillars …

NPFL to equip referees with technological devices next season – Latest Nigeria Sports News Speaking at the league’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja, Elegbeleye said the NFF will partner with international bodies to train Nigerian referees on the operation of the video assistant referee. “We have completed the procurement of communication devices that can minimise …

Manchester United assistant coach Steve McClaren says he is open to the idea of ​​leaving the English Premier League giants if he is given the job of managing Nigeria’s senior team. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. McCLaren is in the running for the job as Nigeria’s senior national team coach but faces stiff competition from the duo of Tom Saintfeit and …