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To defeat Cameroon is a task that must be done. It is not going to be a piece of cake, but the Eagles are prepared and the job will be done! For the first time ever, Finidi George, the one who stepped into my shoes when I stepped aside from my football career, and I met for a brief but …

Nkechi Obi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has revealed an extensive roadmap for the growth and development of women’s football in the country. Obi outlined a multifaceted approach that includes coaching programs, referees’ training, player development, media enhancement, and a sisterhood initiative known as “he for she.” Speaking about the ongoing initiatives, Obi expressed a commitment to …

Ademola Lookman and his Napoli teammates will be awarded the City of Bergamo’s highest honour for the winning the UEFA Europa League. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final of the competition last week Wednesday. It was La Dea’s first major title in 61 years and the first time they will be winning an European trophy. …

Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress will be playing against the United States, Senegal and hosts Belgium for a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics. The draw Paris 2024 FIBA basketball qualifying tournaments held on Thursday. The qualifiers will run from 8 to 11 February 2024 in four different cities, Antwerp, China, Sopron in Hungary and Belem in Brazil. The top …

Real Madrid is closely monitoring both Victor Osimhen and Kylian Mbappé for potential signings in the future, according to report by Tuttomercatoweb. While Mbappé has been a long-standing target, Osimhen’s recent performance has caught their attention, but a deal depends on various factors. Real Madrid’s financial situation means they can only sign one mega star in a transfer and with Kylian …

Oshoala Wins Women’s Champions League Goal of the Season – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The reigning African champion’s powerful bicycle kick was selected from among the top ten goals of the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign. Oshoala netted the goal against Benfica in a game that Barcelona won 5-0, en route to claiming …

Edo Queens of Benin City’s most enterprising player at this year’s Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Super-6, Suliat Abideen has revealed how slang in pidgin English helped her team clinch the title. A sensational 1-1 draw with the host team, Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa, was sufficient for the title on Sunday as fellow contenders, Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt, got …

The Warriors of Zimbabwe started preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Kigali on Friday (today). The Warriors boycotted training on Thursday demanding their dues from the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). According to the Herald, ZIFA had to run around to ensure they deposited the money into the players’ accounts on Thursday …

Holders Manchester City match on to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup following a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night. Nathan Ake’s 88th minute goal sealed City’s passage into the next round. City were without Ederson, Jeremy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones in their line-up. However, De Bruyne and Doku were introduced in the …

Albert Sambi Lokonga has admitted that his time with Arsenal is coming to an end after recent talks with the club over his future. Speaking to VOOsport via Fabrizio Romano, Lokonga said 24-year-old stated that he has held talks with Arsenal and that they have agreed that a transfer this summer is best for the Belgian’s career. “My time at …