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AS Monaco have signed 17-year-old Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena from Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. Ilenikhena, who joined Antwerp from Amiens SC last summer, is known for his outstanding performances and potential. Ilenikhena was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but moved to France at a young age and grew up in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine. He progressed through the youth ranks of …

Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in a dramatic men’s football match that took four hours to reach its conclusion at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Group B opener took place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Wednesday at 2:00pm local time and following crowd trouble, the game continued until it finally ended at around 6:00pm. Fans appeared to throw missiles at the …

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will take on Japan in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Coach Rena Wakama’s team is looking to bounce back after losses in its first two friendlies, losing 77-63 to Germany and 70-62 to Serbia. This match against Japan represents a crucial opportunity for D’Tigress to secure a morale-boosting victory ahead of their trip to …

Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Adams Olaore have landed in Paris, France, ready to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games. Read also: Nwali triumphs in first Ultimate Scrabble match Olaore will compete in the men’s heavyweight division (92kg), while Ogunsemilore will vie for honours in the women’s category (60kg). His arrival in Paris marks the start of an important journey …

Nigerian boxer Dolapo Omole has expressed his disappointment after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Omole won a gold medal in Senegal during the qualifiers and is considered a strong contender for the Nigerian team. “I am depressed and I hope to get up stronger because I am in a very bad state. The …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Gernot Rohr has warned teams in their AFCON qualifying group not to underestimate the threat of the Super Eagles despite their shaky form of late. GolNigeria.com own reports. Nigeria have been drawn into Group D alongside Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda and Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a 2-1 win over Nigeria in …

Nasarawa State Governor Engineer Abdullahi Sule has dissolved the management team of Nasarawa United Football Club, previously led by Dr Othman Ahmed Ibrahim. Read also: Kwara Utd appoints Unilorin graduate Olatunbosun Abayomi as new psychologist The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, after a high-level meeting held at his temporary office in Lafia, the state …

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney has praised Muhammad Tijani following his impressive start to life at the club. Tijani recently joined Argyle from Czech Republic side Slavia Prague on a season-long loan deal. The 23-year-old scored twice in Slavia Prague’s friendly win over Cheltenham Town last weekend.Read also:Basketball: James leads Team USA to victory over Germany in final pre-Olympic game …

Victor Osimhen is reportedly considering staying at Napoli while talks over a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain have cooled. According to French sources, the deal depends on several factors beyond Osimhen’s release clause of around 130 million euros. PSG have yet to find buyers for Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, complicating any potential move for the Nigerian striker. PSG are …

Nigeria international Solomon Kwambe has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to do everything possible to appoint Hervé Renard as the next Nigeria coach, claiming he can qualify the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are looking for a new coach after Finidi George resigned following a series of criticisms over the three-time African champions’ qualifiers against …