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Rivers State Sports Commissioner Chris Green has warned newly appointed Rivers United coach Finidi George that the club demands the best from him. Recall that the former Super Eagles head coach was appointed after Stanley Eguma was sacked by the club, following the team’s struggles in the NPFL last season. However, speaking to club media, Green said the best is …

Paris 2024: Minister confident Nigerian team will perform well at Summer Games – Latest Nigeria Sports News In a statement, Senator Enoh highlighted the extensive measures being taken to ensure that Team Nigeria is fully equipped to compete at the highest level during the prestigious international event. “Various sports are already beginning the preparation phase …

As Nigeria’s senior national team players prepare to work with a new coach when the team regroups for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, a former player of the team has issued a warning to whoever gets the nod as the team’s new coach. Nigeria will appoint a new coach before the matches following the departure of Finidi …

Saida Raheem (aka Eleshe Ni), a young female boxer based in Lagos, has revealed three of her most ardent ambitions that she wants to achieve before she reaches adulthood. The first is to represent Ogun State in the next major national boxing championship, the second is to wear the colours of Nigeria at the 2028 Olympics and the third is …

Adeleye happy about move to Cyprus – Latest Sports News in Nigeria The 24-year-old completed his transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem on July 2. Adeleye expressed his gratitude to his new club: “I am grateful for this opportunity and I would say it is a privilege to be here. I believe a lot in the team …

The battle for who will be the next African Player of the Year has been narrowed down to two players for Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Victor Osimhen is the current holder of the award, but he did not have the kind of season that helped him secure the award, due to injuries and fitness problems …

Michael Olise has signed a five-year contract with German giants Bayer Munich after completing his move from Premier League club Crystal Palace. Olise played half of Palace’s Premier League games last season due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old England-born France Under-21 forward made 90 appearances in all competitions during three seasons with Palace. He joined the Eagles from Reading …

Following the approval by the Nigeria Football Federation for the return of the National Beach Soccer Team, Supersand Eagles, to international competition, the organisers of this year’s Nigeria Beach Soccer League put on a great show at the three-day National Super 4 Finals in Kaduna, which concluded on Saturday. The final at Murtala Muhammed Square in Nigeria’s northern administrative capital …

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is putting the final touches on the preparation plans of Team Nigeria for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024, together with the Nigerian Olympic Committee and other relevant federations. In a statement, Senator Enoh highlighted the tremendous efforts being made to ensure that Team …

Plumptre disappointed at missing out on 2024 Paris Olympics – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Coach Randy Waldrum made the decision to sideline the versatile defender while she recovers from surgery after suffering an injury while playing for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre played a crucial role in helping the Super Falcons qualify for the …