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Fenerbahce are interested in securing the future of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, offering the 26-year-old a contract extension that would keep him at the club beyond 2025. The Turkish giants are keen to retain Osayi-Samuel as an important part of their squad as his current contract expires next year.       According to Turkish media reports, negotiations are …

– Continue reading after the announcement – English Premier League side Nottingham Forest have released their list of registered players for the season following the closure of the transfer window and also the conclusion of all transfers related to the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to leave Nigerian international striker Emmanuel Dennis out of his squad …

At the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Obajolowo Moboluware of Team Kwara created a sensation by winning the state’s first silver medal in the 100m butterfly swimming event. His impressive performance in the water, characterized by fast and precise strokes, not only earned him a place on the podium but also reflected his deep passion for the sport. In …

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team is now without a head coach as Randy Waldrum has stepped down. Waldrum, 67, announced his resignation, citing his wife’s health issues as the reason for his decision to step down from his post. “It’s been a really tough few weeks since the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that come with …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, world football’s governing body FIFA is expected to release the latest international team rankings. Nigeria got into the action and beat Benin Republic 3-0 before drawing 0-0 with Rwanda. In the process, they picked up four points from a possible six, …

Turkish First Division side Adanaspor have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Bonke Innocent from French Ligue 2 side FC Lorient. The defensive midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2024, with an option to extend until the 2025-2026 season. Bonke, 28, had not played for Lorient this season, sparking speculation about his future before completing his move to …

Completesports.com live blog of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 match between the Nadeshiko Girls of Japan and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Estadio Metropolitano Techo, Bogotá. Related Do you have what it takes? Predict and win millions now

– Continue reading after the announcement – Former Nigeria senior national team coach Finidi George caused a stir when he revealed in an interview with Nigeria’s leading radio station, Nigerian Info, that he has not received an apology from Victor Osimhen for his verbal rant against him despite having communicated with him. Osimhen took to Instagram to criticise the coach …

The politicking for the exalted position of the Delta State Sports Commission is receiving more public attention due to the unsavory politics of some influential individuals, who are bent on retaining their long-standing iron grip on the fortunes of youth and sports development in the oil-rich state. And as the public eagerly awaits the appointment of a new chairman who …

Japan captain Koyama Shinomi has said that the Nigeria Falconets players possess certain characteristics that make them different from other opponents they have faced. The Falconets will face Japan in the round of 16 of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The match is scheduled for Friday, 13 September 2024 at 2am (West African Time). After topping …