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Head coach Randy Waldrum has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players in his final roster of Nigeria Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Also present are defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe and Toni Payne, and forwards …

Nigerian wrestling coach Purity Akuh is confident in his team’s ability to win medals as they step up preparations for the Paris Olympics. Speaking after a farewell event organised in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Akuh outlined the team’s plan to participate in a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid before heading to their training camp in Germany. “We are currently in a camp …

The coach of one of the fastest-growing teams in Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR), Raoul Savoy, says he is open to becoming the next coach of the Nigerian senior national team. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently on the lookout for a new coach following the departure of Finidi George after a poor showing during the …

Plymouth Argyle have significantly strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague. The 23-year-old, who turns 24 later this month, joins the English side with a permanent transfer option at the end of his loan spell. Tijani is a product of 36 Lion FC, a renowned Lagos-based club that …

Turkey and the Netherlands advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after they won their round of 16 matches on Tuesday. The Netherlands reached the last eight after they secured a 3-0 win over Romania. Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo scored his third of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands advance in the competition. Also …

The Nigerian Wrestling Federation has announced six athletes who will represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The team includes five female wrestlers, one male freestyle wrestler and three coaches, and they were introduced on Monday during a festive event at the Dynamite Wrestling gym in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The wrestlers featured are Tokyo Olympics silver medallist …

Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC have officially signed Super Eagles goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo. The 27-year-old joins the team on a two-year contract following his release from former Nigerian champions Enyimba FC. The Super Eagles goalkeeper signed a two-year contract. Ojo, who is taking his first professional step abroad, was presented to the media on Tuesday. The experienced goalkeeper is expected to …

The decision to send three players from the Super Eagles squad home for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia for breaching the team’s disciplinary code. Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro, Portsmouth striker Yakubu Aiyegeni and Schalke’s Victor Agali were the three players sent home from the team’s camp in an announcement made by the then secretary of the Nigeria …

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has received another round of praise for introducing the innovation of the Ex-internationals Cup. The final took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, with Henry Nwosu FC winning the cup after defeating Friday Ekpo FC on penalties.Following Sunday’s match, there has been much …

The one area where Nigeria’s senior team is well equipped is in attack, with as many as six players in the squad recording impressive numbers for their respective teams in Europe last season. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. This has resulted in many players in their prime not getting the chance to play or not getting enough minutes even when they …