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The Delta state football Association (DFA) chairman, Hon Ken Nwamuocha has charged the state female football team, Delta Queen of Asaba, to continue to raise the state’s flag high at the ongoing 2023 edition of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B qualifiers taking place in Benin city, Edo state. Read Also: David Stockbrink’s FC Monglabach Lose To FC …

Alex Iwobi Expects Statement Performance against Ghana – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The highly anticipated clash, set to take place at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, marks the first meeting between the two rivals since their intense encounter during the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs, which saw Ghana emerge victorious.   Iwobi …

Gombe United Football Club finds itself grappling with late arrivals at away match venues and a bus breakdown, prompting Coach Mohammed Babaganaru to voice his concerns. The coach, while acknowledging recent victories, appeals to the government for financial aid, emphasizing the impact of travel challenges on the team’s performance. Read Also: Nigerian Men’s Volleyball Team Gears Up For 2024 African …

Napoli’s coach, Rudi Garcia, has asked Osimhen to contribute more defensively following their opening 3-1 win over Frosinone last Saturday. The Nigeria international scored two goals to help the Italian champions secure a comeback win after the Serie A newcomers stormed to an early lead. Garcia, while pleased with Osimhen’s stellar attacking display, expressed dissatisfaction with the striker’s defensive contributions. …

Teenage Sensation David Stockbrink has signed a one year contract with Aktualnosci of Poland to continue his development. The FC Monglabach forward who recently took part in the the Delta State Federation Cup will join the polish side U19 youth Team in July after his High School Diploma. Read Also: “We Need to Improve Our Volunteer Services for Sports”: Edo …

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has reiterated that the team is still desperate to win more trophies despite winning the Club World Cup. Recall that the Citizens defeated Fluminense 4-0 to clinch the trophy for the first time on Friday. However, Ake in a chat with the club’s website, stated that the players are eager to win more trophies. “The …

Head Coach of Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, Black Princesses, Yussif Basigi, has labeled Nigeria’s Falconets players as a strong and technically good team. Basigi was speaking ahead of today’s (Thursday) final of the women’s football event of the African Games. The Falconets would be hoping to defend their African Games title as they face rivals Ghana. Christopher Danjuma-led team have …

Enyimba, the two-time African champions, found themselves $1 million richer despite their exit from the inaugural Africa Football League. The Elephants were defeated 4-0 on aggregate by Wydad Athletic Club, in the quarter final of the inaugural competition. In Morocco, on Thursday, the Nigerian team suffered a miserable 3-0 loss to a commanding Wydad side. This defeat followed their 1-0 …

Raphael Onyedika played a pivotal role in Club Brugge’s impressive 1-6 away triumph against RWD Molenbeek in the Belgian Jupiler League this Friday. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder, who started the match was on for 77 minutes.   In a commanding display of skill and precision, he exhibited remarkable accuracy by completing an astounding 99% of the passes attempted. Additionally, Onyedika …

Ike Shorunmu has joined Abia Warriors as the new goalkeepers coach ahead of the coming 2023-2024 campaign.   The former Besiktas shot-stopper was unveiled this Monday at the Club’s Secretariat.   The former Super Eagles goalie is a significant addition to the team’s technical staff.   Ike Shorunmu’s addition as the goalkeepers coach to Abia Warriors Football Club brings a …