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The Falconets of Nigeria have advanced to the final stage of the 2024 FIFA women’s World Cup qualifying series. The Falconets defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their third-round second-leg match on Sunday in Abuja to advance 3-2 on aggregate. The Falconets took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to Janet Akekoromowei, but Jamila Rajani Mnunduka tied the score at the …

The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has opened its training camp ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games between July 26th to August 11th. Two-time African Games Champion and four-time African Senior Champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori is Nigeria’s sole representative in the badminton event at the Games. President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih revealed that Anuoluwapo Opeyori is …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Stanley Nwabali from the side’s quarter-final fixture against Angola. Nwabali sustained a knee injury in pNigeria’s thrilling 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last Saturday. The 27-year-old was replaced by Francis Uzoho 10 minutes from time. Read Also:AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Oust Senegal On Penalties, Zoom Into …

Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann has revealed that he would love to play at the Paris Olympic Games. Griezmann, who is expected to be part of France squad that will play in Euro 2024, told Tribalfootball that it would be a dream come true to play at the Olympics.   Read Also: Gullit: AC Milan Must Not Hesitate To Sign Zirkzee …

Why We Don’t Need Iheanacho! Peseiro Opens Up on Striker’s Bench Role – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being present on the bench and having not played a single minute since his late arrival to camp due to injury, Iheanacho …

Osayi set to Join Mourinho in Pre-season – Latest Sports News In Nigeria José Mourinho has signed a contract as Fenerbahçe’s head coach, agreeing to a two-year deal that will see him stay until June 2026. The former Manchester United coach will replace İsmail Kartal, who was relieved of his duties after Fenerbahçe finished second …

Super Eagles continue poor start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with another frustrating draw against Zimbabwe. In a tightly contested Group C match in Rwanda on Sunday, the Super Eagles managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe’s Warriors.   Three days prior the team also drew 1-1 with Lesotho on matchday one. Jose Peseiro’s side however …

Our first Nigeria Premier Football League away game of the season will be the first fixture of our 2023/2024 season, as we travel to Kaduna to tackle Niger Tornadoes FC. If you’re unfamiliar with the Minna based side who were no pushovers last term, then we have everything you need to know about them: THE HISTORYFounded in 1977, they finished …

Real Madrid have parted ways with an under-17 coach after he published a note thanking Barcelona, his former employer. Adria Diaz, an assistant coach for Madrid’s ‘Juvenil C’ side, is in line to be released from his role after writing a thank-you note to Barcelona, according to The Athletic. In the letter, Diaz dubbed Barca “the club of my dreams.” …

In a significant shake-up at Rivers United FC, long-standing coach Stanley Eguma has been sacked as the club’s Technical Manager. marks the end of an era for the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) team. Eguma, a stalwart of Nigerian football, first took the reins at Dolphins in 2008. He continued his tenure when Dolphins and Sharks merged to form Rivers …