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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a search for a new coach for the Under-20 team following the decision to promote former team coach Ladan Bosso to the Under-23s. Own goal Nigeria.comunderstands. Bosso, who led the Nigerian team to the quarter-finals of the last U-20 World Cup, has been at the helm since 2020 and will now take on …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Monday instructed the Nigerian U-20 women’s team, Falconets, to focus, heed the coach’s instructions, work hard and be disciplined in order to achieve success in this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals in Colombia. Nigeria, who have finished runners-up twice, came close to lifting FIFA’s second women’s trophy, but …

No fewer than 22 Kwara United Football Club players have been sacked ahead of the upcoming season, according to the club’s management. Read also: Gusau vows to continue supporting women’s football at all levels Kwara United FC General Manager Bashir Badawiy revealed this during the first official training session on Monday ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). …

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, reiterated that his administration is committed to providing more opportunities for women to enhance their capacity and also find gainful employment within the Nigerian football ecosystem as they develop. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the three-module CAF-C Licensed Coaching Course (for women only) in Abuja on Monday, Gusau …

Edo Queens Commence CAF WCL Preparation – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The camp is set up at the Edo State University Stadium in Iyamu, and will last for one month. This intense training period is part of their buildup to the WAFU-B playoff tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Cote d’Ivoire from …

Serie A side Cagliari have identified 29-year-old Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as one of the options to strengthen their attack ahead of the start of next season. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. They have reportedly made an approach to bring the striker back to Serie A, but Rangers’ asking price of €5m is causing the deal to stall as they want …

The youth committee of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is preparing to make public its strategy to revive effective progress in the development of the round leather game. Read also: Ibrahim Gusau congratulates Silas Agara on his appointment as NDE Director General by President Tinubu This was revealed at the weekend by the committee chairman and NFF board member, Alhaji Ganiyu …

Itsekiri expresses hope for 2024 Paris Olympics – Latest Sports News in Nigeria The Olympic Games, which will begin on July 26 in France, will see the Nigerian team compete in several events. Since their debut in Helsinki 1952, Nigerian athletes have participated in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games except the 1976 Montreal …

  Uruguay needed a late equaliser and penalties to beat Canada in the Copa America third-place play-off on Saturday, with coach Marcelo Bielsa saying the South American team played well below their level. Jul 13, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa during the first half against Canada at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY …

Reports circulating in the United States of America indicate that Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem is close to a transfer to MLS side FC Cincinnati. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. The 27-year-old will join the team from Portuguese club Boavista, where he made 22 appearances last season, earning him a place in Nigeria’s senior national team for the Africa Cup of …