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The Executive Chairman of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, has appealed to the traveling supporters and fans of the club to be peaceful and orderly before, during and after Wednesday’s Matchday six clash against Remo Stars in Ikenne. Speaking ahead of the southwest derby, billed for the Remo Stars Stadium, Akoro, as the 3SC …

Comfort Erhabor, a talented goalkeeper proudly hailing from Edo State, has carved her niche in the competitive world of women’s football as a valuable member of Brighton’s team in England. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in the football-rich culture of England, Erhabor is nurturing a profound aspiration—to wear the green and white jersey of Nigeria in international competitions. Read …

Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games billed to hold in Paris. The Nigerian women thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their second round tie in Abuja on Tuesday. A brace from Rasheedat Ajibade and a goal each from Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala, …

Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2023 African U-18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia. In Saturday’s third-place match, the Nigerian team defeated Angola 28-24 to land the bronze medal. The Nigerian team have already qualified for the 2024 Women’s Youth World Handball Championship for the first time in history. They secured one of the four slots allocated to …

Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being nine-time champions, Nigeria has failed to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years.   Nnadozie was part of the Nigerian team that narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, she remains optimistic and determined to help her …

The Chairman of Enyimba Int’l FC, Kanu ‘Papilo’ Nwankwo has applauded the Abia State Governor, Mr Alex Otti for his unflinching support to the club since he assumed office. Read Also: NIS DG Assures NNL Board of Support The FIFA Ambassador made this commendation on Thursday while interfacing with the players after inspecting upgraded facilities at the Enyimba Int’l Stadium, …

Former Nigerian international and current chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has emphasized the need for a passionate and dedicated coach to lead the Nigerian Super Eagles to the next level. He insists that the coach, whether home-based or foreign, must prioritize grooming the best of home-based players to complement the foreign professionals. Expressing his dissatisfaction with former …

KAA Gent sweat over Orban for Eupen – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban suffered a knock against Leuven last Sunday and was substituted in the second half.     Speaking to Nieuwsblad in the pre-match press conference, Gent coach confirmed …

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to illustrious Nigerian football sensation, Victor Osimhen for his exceptional achievement in securing 8th place in the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary talents and hard work have made him the pride of Nigeria and a source of inspiration to aspiring footballers across the nation. …

French Ligue 1 side, Lille has strong shown interest in striker Chuba Akpom. Lille is in the market to replace Jonathan David, and the club has set its sights on Akpom, who is currently playing with Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam.   Paulo Fonseca, Lille’s Boss, has lamented the lack of offensive efficiency in his side, calling for possible reinforcement when …