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Okocha calls for more Investment in NPFL – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okocha came under heavy scrutiny in August for saying he prefers watching the English Premier League to the NPFL   In an interview with BRL, the former Super …

Paris 2024: Team Nigeria to Open Training Camps in Four Locations Nationwide – Latest Sports News In Nigeria 88 Athletes including team sports will fly Nigeria’s flag in Paris Team Nigeria will compete in 11 Sports The Olympic Games commences in July 26       Ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics, the Federal Ministry …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria showcased their prowess in a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the AFCON 2023 round of 16, earning them a coveted spot in the quarterfinals against Angola. Read Also: Insights From Mustafa Yokesh, Of Hull City As Scouting Event Unveils Untapped Talent in Nigeria Head coach Jose Peseiro expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debutants, Sporting Lagos will lock horns with Heartland FC for the first time in the top flight on Sunday when both clash in a Matchday Nine tie at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Sunday. Read Also: Sports Minister Lauds Contributions Of Nigerians In Diaspora To Nation Building Both sides met once while in …

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) yesterday kicked off the first regional workshop for the new CAF Doping Control Officers (DCOs) in Cairo, Egypt. Read Also: CAF, FIFA Announce Dates, Kick-Off Times for June’s World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers Eighteen (18) doping control officers from the UNIFFAC (Union of Central African Football Federations) region are the first group of DCO’s …

Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Baltemar Brito has said playing their 2026 World Cup qualifying home game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Rwanda will feel like a neutral venue. The Warriors will host the Eagles on matchday two of the qualifiers on Sunday. Unfortunately, they will entertain the Eagles away from home as non of their stadium is passed fit …

Spain’s World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda has been sacked as part of major changes by the RFEF in the wake of the Luis Rubiales scandal. Vilda led Spain to World Cup glory last month when his side beat England 1-0 in the final, despite facing a mutiny one year previously, when a majority of the squad called for him to …

William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles can’t afford to lose against South Africa in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the qualifiers with two draws against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The West Africans will entertain Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …

After losing 3-1 to Broad City FC in the opening game of the 2023/2024 TCC League season, coach of defending champions, Beyond Limits FA, Olumide Ajibolade, has praised the performance of the opponents in the game. “Kudos to the opponents for taking their chances as we were not able to have enough control in the offensive part like we wanted,” …

DR Congo have qualified to the quarter finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Egypt via penalty shootouts on Sunday. The first half concluded on a dramatic note as Egypt managed to level the score just before the break. Mostafa Mohamed stepped up to the penalty spot in the 46th minute and coolly converted, equalizing after Elia …