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Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has been appointed manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Rivers United. The former Nigeria international said his target is to help Rivers United secure a continental ticket from the domestic league next season. The 53-year-old, who stepped down from his role with the national team last month, has now signed a two-year …

Spain midfielder Rodri has revealed that they are not afraid of facing Germany in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Euro 2024. Remember that Spain beat Georgia 4-1 on Sunday night and will qualify for the quarter-finals against the hosts of the European Championship. Read also: However, speaking to AS, Rodri said that Spain is mentally and physically prepared to face …

Zaidu Sanusi returns to training with FC Porto – Latest sports news in Nigeria The left-back, who put in an impressive performance for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, is back on the pitch following his rehabilitation. Sanusi suffered the injury during a league match between FC Porto …

The race to decide who will be the next coach of the Nigeria senior national team is expected to intensify in the coming days as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) aims to appoint a new coach before the next round of international games in September. Own goal Nigeria.comreports. Nigeria are looking for an expatriate coach following the departure of Finidi …

Nigerian table tennis star Fatimo Bello has expressed her joy after qualifying for the Olympics scheduled to be held in Paris this summer. Ahead of the continental qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, the 27-year-old openly stated his intention to participate in the 2024 Olympics. After his less than impressive showing at the 2023 African Games in Ghana, it is unclear how …

The Super Eagles, three-time champions and five-time runners-up, will find out their rivals for the qualifying race of the 35th edition of the category.He The final of the African Cup of Nations will be held on Thursday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read also: Paris 2024 Olympics: Waldrum selects Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala and 15 others The draw ceremony, which will …

Head coach Randy Waldrum has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players in his final roster of Nigeria Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Also present are defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe and Toni Payne, and forwards …

Nigerian wrestling coach Purity Akuh is confident in his team’s ability to win medals as they step up preparations for the Paris Olympics. Speaking after a farewell event organised in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Akuh outlined the team’s plan to participate in a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid before heading to their training camp in Germany. “We are currently in a camp …

The coach of one of the fastest-growing teams in Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR), Raoul Savoy, says he is open to becoming the next coach of the Nigerian senior national team. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently on the lookout for a new coach following the departure of Finidi George after a poor showing during the …

Plymouth Argyle have significantly strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague. The 23-year-old, who turns 24 later this month, joins the English side with a permanent transfer option at the end of his loan spell. Tijani is a product of 36 Lion FC, a renowned Lagos-based club that …