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In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Dannaz Ladies’ head coach, Bashiru Fatai, opened up about his disappointment regarding the absence of his players in Nigeria’s U17 and U20 squads. Read Also: Nigerian Traditional Sport VP Bash Augusto Speaks on Ram Charging and Animal Rights Concerns When questioned about his thoughts on the exclusion of Dannaz Ladies’ players from national team …

In a heartfelt congratulatory message, former Nigerian footballer Sam Sodje extended his felicitations to Victor Osimhen for clinching the prestigious African Best Player award. Sodje sees this achievement not only as a personal milestone for Osimhen but also as a significant motivation for the entire national team as they prepare for the upcoming AFCON. Read Also: Nkechi Obi Emphasizes Referee …

West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan has confirmed Josh Maja is set to miss around four months after suffering an ankle ligament injury in the clash with Sunderland. Maja, who was making his first start in Albion colours following another ankle injury against Bristol City, was on the end of a challenge from Dan Ballard and forced off during the …

Kai Havertz made history in Arsenal’s 6-0 win against Sheffield United in Monday night’s Premier League game. Havertz scored fourth goal inside 25 minutes, moving to eight strikes in all competitions for the Gunners. Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and Ben White were also on target but it was Havertz who grabbed a historic goal. The former Chelsea star …

Liverpool moved to the summit in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory against 10-player Everton in the Merseyside derby at the Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Everton were reduced to 10-men in the 37th after Ashley Young was sent off for a second bookable offence. Liverpool took the lead in the 74th minute when Mohamed Salah converted from the …

Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has argued the Nigeria Football Leagues will need to drastically improve in credibility and quality for a case to be made for Players’ inclusion in the main Super Eagles. Sen. Enoh was responding to questions about the lack of opportunities for home based players in the Super Eagles A team. *The credibility …

Head Coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma has called up goalkeepers Faith Omilana and Linda Jiwuaku, defenders Jumoke Alani and Tumininu Adeshina, midfielders Taiwo Afolabi, Chinyere Kalu and Chidera Okenwa, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Yina Adoo and Opeyemi Ajakaye among a roster of 30 Falconets for next month’s 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U20 girls of Tanzania. …

Nigeria women’s cricket team are still in the running to make it to the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after they defeated bitter rivals Rwanda by three runs in the ongoing qualifications in Uganda on Tuesday. The Duckworth Lewis method was used to determine the Female Yellow Greens’ victory when the rain interrupted Nigeria’s batting. Nigeria and Rwanda renewed …

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso described Victor Boniface as a special player following his stunning start to life in Germany. Boniface is having an arguably the best moment of his career with Leverkusen, a club he recently joined from Union Saint-Gilloise this summer. The striker scored four goals and two assists in his first three Bundelisga games, winning the player …

Aruna Quadri sets African Games Target – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Having previously earned silver medals in the last two games, the 32-year-old is eyeing redemption and aims to break the streak of near misses.   Quadri sailed through the first round with a bye and then triumphed over Mbati Kombissingue from Central African …