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Coach Olumide Ajibola of Beyond Limits FC shared insights on his remarkable journey to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) in a post-match interview with Sports 247. Reflecting on their achievements, Ajibola highlighted the team’s steady progress from the Under-17 level through various leagues, culminating in their recent promotion. Also read: NNL Super 8: “We are all winners” – Beyond …

Joshua Zirkzee has been called up to the Netherlands squad for EURO 2024 after Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners withdrew through injury. Initially, coach Ronald Koeman had left Zirkzee out for the tournament that begins on Friday in Germany. They have had plenty of injury problems with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey also struggling to be fit for the opener. Atalanta midfielder …

The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has organized a special dinner to send off the country’s number one badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, who will intensify his training in Italy ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Opeyori, a four-time African Championship winner and two-time African Games champion, secured a place at the Paris Games last month, becoming the first Nigerian badminton …

The Nigerian Super Eagles AFCON campaign have been dealt a significant injury blow with striker Taiwo Awoniyi ruled out for months after undergoing groin surgery. Awoniyi first suffered the injury in October and aggravated it again while on international duty with Nigeria, forcing him to withdraw from the squad last week. “It’s bad news on Taiwo, he’s had to have …

In a tightly contested encounter, the U-17 team of Abia Warriors Football Club demonstrated resilience and determination as they held their counterparts from Rangers Football Club to a goalless draw. The match, part of the NPFL U-17 Youth League South East zonal qualifiers, took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Read Also: Hon Daunemigha Commends Major General Gagariga …

Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb a number of conduct of their Coaches, Players, and Ball Boys during fixtures of the season. In a memo to the Clubs, titled“Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys”, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework …

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi will endure yet another long layoff after sustaining a groin injury. The 26-year-old, who only recently returned to playing for his club Nottingham Forest, is set to take another break. Awoniyi played for Nigeria during the current international break, and aggravated the problem for which he had undergone an operation earlier. The ex-Liverpool player, who …

Gernot Rohr: I Want Victory Against Super Eagles – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The crucial match will take place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles from 2016 to 2021 and led them to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, expressed respect for his former team but …

Super Falcons now among the top teams in the world — Waldrum – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being eliminated by England in the round of 16 at …

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen finally returned to spot kick duty for his club Napoli after almost three weeks. Osimhen started the campaign as Napoli’s first choice penalty taker, but has passed on the responsibility following disagreement with Napoli. The Club’s TikTok account handler mocked and ridiculed the Nigerian forward for missing a penalty against Bologna. Matteo Politano and Piotr …