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Osimhen berates Finidi George for alleged ‘compromise’ comments – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen, who was absent from the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, was reportedly criticized by Finidi for his commitment. In a decisive response, the 25-year-old forward defended his commitment and disagreed …

Victor Osimhen has criticized former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for questioning his commitment to the national team. Osimhen withdrew from Nigeria’s squad for the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury. Finidi believes that the former Lille striker could play in both matches even though he is injured. The Super Eagles …

The Women’s Amateur Football Association League (WAFA) has officially revealed the details of its long-awaited Super 8 matches. The tournament, which will feature the top eight teams of the season, will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The matches will be played from June 30 to July 7, 2024. The teams that have earned their …

Brazil international Raphinha has responded to legendary striker Ronaldinho’s claims that the current national team is one of the worst in the country’s history. Ronaldinho was disappointed with Dorvial Junior’s men as they earned a 1-1 draw against the United States in a Copa America warm-up friendly on Thursday night. The performance was so disappointing that the 2002 world champion …

Updated: Finidi quits job at Super Eagles – Latest sports news in Nigeria The NFF had stated in a statement that Finidi would work with a technical advisor who would be hired soon following Nigeria’s poor run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. According to Colin Udoh, the 58-year-old former player was not officially …

Nigeria senior national team top forward Victor Osimhen has responded to reports that the recently replaced Nigeria senior national team coach Finidi George questioned his commitment to the team. Finidi, who was demoted from his position as coach after the matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, where they drew 1-1 before losing 2-1 to the aforementioned countries respectively, submitted …

After just two winless games at the helm of the Super Eagles, Finidi George resigned from his position as coach. Also read: Sodiq Ismail presents the jersey to the President of Remo Stars after representing Nigeria Former Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye verified his departure on his X account on Saturday. The news has just arrived, he wrote. Finidi George …

Super Eagles coach George Finidi has reportedly dumped the team after less than two months in charge. The former Nigeria international, who took over the position on 29 April 2024, resigned following the team’s poor performance. Finidi’s main task will be to help Nigeria qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their team already behind in the race before …

Rwanda coach reacts as Nigeria seeks foreign advisor – Latest Sports News In Nigeria During the June international window, Nigeria failed to secure a victory, drawing 1-1 with South Africa and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic. These results have left Nigeria fifth in their group with just three points, severely damaging their qualification …

The Nigerian Flamingos have secured their place in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in the Dominican Republic. The Flamingos clinched their qualification by beating Liberia 2-0 in the second leg of the final qualifying round on Friday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Harmony Chidi scored twice, sealing a 6-1 aggregate victory after …