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Following the approval by the Nigeria Football Federation for the return of the National Beach Soccer Team, Supersand Eagles, to international competition, the organisers of this year’s Nigeria Beach Soccer League put on a great show at the three-day National Super 4 Finals in Kaduna, which concluded on Saturday. The final at Murtala Muhammed Square in Nigeria’s northern administrative capital …

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is putting the final touches on the preparation plans of Team Nigeria for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024, together with the Nigerian Olympic Committee and other relevant federations. In a statement, Senator Enoh highlighted the tremendous efforts being made to ensure that Team …

Plumptre disappointed at missing out on 2024 Paris Olympics – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Coach Randy Waldrum made the decision to sideline the versatile defender while she recovers from surgery after suffering an injury while playing for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre played a crucial role in helping the Super Falcons qualify for the …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been impressed by the unveiling of the frontrunner to be appointed as the new coach of the Nigerian national team. Own goal Nigeria.com can reveal exclusively. Gusau is currently in London where he will meet with the coach-designate for the Nigeria senior team, which is without a coach since the departure …

Best Talent FC centre-back Gift Okeke has attributed his outstanding footballing talent at the ongoing Mega Scouting programme at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex, Awo to the close monitoring of Anthony Rudigar. The level-headed defender stated this while answering questions from reporters shortly after defeating their counterpart, Jaguar FC, and the defender was mostly regarded as the best shooter …

Super Falcons coach Waldrum optimistic ahead of 2024 Olympics – Latest Nigeria Sports News The former African champions will compete in Group C alongside Brazil, former world champions Japan and reigning world champions Spain. Waldrum revealed her squad for the women’s soccer event on Thursday, expressing optimism about their potential performance. The Super Falcons recently …

England’s Three Lions advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after beating Switzerland on penalties on Saturday night. The two sides drew 1-1 after extra time, with Bukayo Saka scoring an 80th-minute equaliser for England after Breel Embolo had opened the scoring for Switzerland. In the penalty shootout, Manuel Akanji failed to convert the first kick for Switzerland, while …

The Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after coming from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 on Saturday night. It was a game of two halves as Turkey led 1-0 at half-time through centre-back Samet Akaydin whose 35th-minute effort put them ahead. The Netherlands hit back in the second half, with Stefan de Vrij equalising with a fine …

Last night I received a distressing message from Mr David Adeleke (aka Davido). He was obviously devastated by the counter affidavit filed in court, earlier in the day, in response to his affidavit requesting joint custody of his daughter with my niece. Sofia Momodu. Read also: Wilfred Ndidi leaves Leicester City after 7 years I had seen David’s affidavit about …

Arsenal goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has expressed his delight at signing a new contract with the London club. In an interview with the official club websiteOkonkwo said he is working hard to break into the Gunners’ first team. “It is a proud moment for me and my family. I have worked hard over the past few years to achieve this. It …