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Moffi consoles Aina after missing a penalty at the African Cup of Nations Nigerian international striker Terem Moffi’s participation in Ligue 1 club Nice from the start of next season has been cast into doubt, OwngoalNigeria.com reports. Nice are currently in training for the final round of preparations before the start of Ligue 1, but their Nigerian striker has not …

The Paris 2024 Olympics officially kicked off on Friday with an opening ceremony that featured plenty of glitz and glamour during the parade of athletes. The ceremony was not held in the main bowl of the stadium as usual, but each team boarded a boat and sailed down the Seine River, accompanied by music from many artists. Music star Lady …

The widely reported return of Owerri-based Heartland FC to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), following their alleged purchase of a venue owned by Ikenne-based Beyond Limits FA, might not be true after all. This was stated by the Chairman of the Imo State Football Association, Barrister Ifeanyi Dike, who revealed in an exclusive interview with sports247.ng that talks are …

Brazilian forward Gabi Nunes is emotional after her game-winning goal in Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Nigeria. Nunes scored the winning goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Marta, who had previously had a goal disallowed for offside. “I am very, very happy for this game. It was a difficult game, but this team is incredible, we trained a lot to …

FILE PHOTO – Soccer Football – Africa Cup of Nations – Round of 16 – Guinea v Gambia – Stade de Kouekong, Bafoussam, Cameroon – January 24, 2022 Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo As the search for a new coach for the Nigeria senior national team progresses, one of the coaches who we reported to …

Nigerian weightlifter Joy Ogbonne Eze, who will compete in the women’s 71kg category, has said that leaving a lasting impression on Paris 2024 It remains her dream in her Olympic debut. Read also: Nigeria 0-1 Brazil: “We trained hard to play a good match against Nigeria” – Gabi Nunes celebrates Brazil’s Olympic victory Eze, who won three gold medals at …

Nigeria’s sports minister John Enoh is optimistic that the Super Falcons will make it past the group stage at the 2024 Olympics. The Super Falcons began their Paris 2024 campaign on a disappointing note, falling 1-0 to Brazil. Randy Waldrum’s team must now beat world champions Spain in their next match on Sunday to have any chance of advancing to …

New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was minutes away from tasting his first defeat at the club before Lesley Ugochukwu scored to help his side draw 2-2 against Wrexham. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Maresca fielded two different teams for each half of the game and was pleased to see his side go into the break 1-0 up thanks to a Christopher …

Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, who joins Leuven from Serie B side Salernitana. The 22-year-old striker has signed a three-year contract with the Belgian club. The transfer is reportedly valued at €1.8m, reflecting Leuven’s commitment to bolstering their attacking options with the acquisition of Ikwuemesi. Read also: Five Nigerian players included in …

Francis Uzoho was not in action for Omonia Nicosia as he was a substitute in the 3-1 win against Torpedo Kutaisi in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying on Thursday. Uzoho last played for Omonia in May in a 3-0 home defeat in the Cypriot Cup. Senou Coulibaly gave Omonia the lead in the 41st minute before Momo Yansane equalised for …