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The Super Eagles secured a superb 2-0 win against old rivals Cameroon in Saturday’s round of 16 clash at the AFCON 2023. A brace from Ademola Lookman helped Jose Peseiro’s men into the quarter-finals where they will face Angola on Friday, 2nd February, 2024. Here is Completesports.com’s Super Eagles player ratings against Cameroon. Stanley Nwabali Was never under any form …

Nigerian international, Chidera Ejuke, is set to leave Belgian Pro League outfit, Royal Antwerp, following the expiration of his loan stint. The 26-year-old winger, who scored three goals in 29 league appearances for Antwerp, is reportedly exploring other possibilities in Germany. Ejuke’s contract with his parent club, CSKA Moscow, is due to expire at the end of next month, adding …

Former Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is playing a key role in Bayern Munich’s push to appoint Vincent Kompany as manager. Recall that Kompany’s appointment may be announced today after both parties have agreed on a deal.   Read Also: Van Dijk: France, England Capable Of Winning Euro 2024 Speaking with …

Nagogo Moses Bako, a passionate advocate for Women’s football, shed light on the challenges faced by female football in Nigeria at the NWFL Annual General Assembly. Read Also: Honourable Minister of Sports Development Visits Nigeria Sports Hall of Fame He expressed his belief that Women’s football has yet to receive the recognition and support it deserves, even as Nigeria celebrates …

Ahmed Olayinka, President Trade Safe FC, a privately owned football club in Lagos, has highlighted the significance of consistency in the success of the club. The journey for Trade Safe FC began three years ago in the NLO 1, where they initially found themselves competing in the third tier of Nigerian football. Read Also: Trade Safe FC Set to Challenge …

Alhaji Gafar Liameed, the boss of 36 Lions FC, shared his thoughts on the recently concluded ‘A Minute in Lagos with Hull City Scouts’ one-day triple-header event. In an interview with Sports247, Liameed highlighted the longstanding tradition of the scouting program, emphasizing that it has been held for over 23 years, with a minimum of two events per year. Read …

Midfielder Alex Iwobi has emphasized the need for the Super Eagles to swiftly move on from their 1-1 draw with Lesotho. The Super Eagles falters once again, drawing 1-1 against Crocodiles of Lesotho at Nest of Champions in Uyo on Thursday. Looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the West Africans are determined to secure their first win …

Ahead of the forthcoming NLO season, Mighty Jets International FC will commence a two-week screening exercise from Monday 4th September 2023 into the feeder’s team. Read Also: Africa’s Participation Increasing Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Hence, players under the ages of 15-18 years will stand a chance to make it into the team, should they tick the necessary …

In a thrilling showdown at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, history was made as Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, emerged victorious, defeating Senegal 83-74 in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Final. The highly anticipated clash lived up to its billing as one of the most evenly-matched Finals in the tournament’s history, showcasing exceptional skills and determination from both experienced …

The Confederation of African Football, CAF has clarified that next year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations will still have 12 finalists in attendance, as against the minimum of 16 teams being projected by African football enthusiasts. This means that despite defeating host nation Ghana in Tuesday’s third-place match of the WAFU B U17 Championship, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have …