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The much talked about refresher course for coaches of the 40 clubs of the Nigeria National League (NNL) took off Monday 16 October ,2023 at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne, Ogun State. Declaring the event open, Director General of National Institute For Sports (NIS), Prof. Olawale Moronkola noted that the institution accepted to partner with the NNL in organising …

Osimhen Tactical Gamble Paid off Against Barcelona – Calzona – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen’s late goal made sure Napoli avoided defeat in Calzona’s first game in charge of the Partenopei.   The goal was the Forward’s last kick of the game before being replaced by Giovanni Simone. Speaking on Osimhen’s impact on the …

Brazilian forward Neymar Jr has agreed a deal to join Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal this ongoing summer transfer window. According to L’Equipe, Neymar has reached an agreement to join the Saudi Arabian club. He is set to sign a two year contract. The fee for Neymar is in the region of £90 million. His contract is reportedly worth a …

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has challenged Team Nigeria to beat Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2023 Girl’s U17 Girls Volleyball Championship in Abuja. Read Also: 3rd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Warri 2023 Begins December 20 Nimrod urges the technical crew to have a good game plan ahead of the semi-final match on Wednesday (today) …

In the last 16 of the Champions League, Napoli managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Barcelona, thanks to a crucial goal from Victor Osimhen. Read Also: Dannaz’s Victory: ‘No Pressure, Just Happiness’ – AJoke Akimbo The Nigerian forward made a remarkable return to action on Wednesday, marking his first match since his stint at the African Cup of Nations, …

Samuel Chukwueze was in action for AC Milan who overcame Rennes to reach the Europa League round of 16 stage. Milan lost 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday, but advanced into the next round 5-3 on aggregate. Chukwueze was introduced into the game on 62 minutes for Christian Pulisic. Victor Olatunji featured for Sparta Prague in their 4-1 home …

In a recent episode of his Obione Podcast, former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea star John Mikel Obi has disclosed that managing a football team is not on his agenda in the foreseeable future. Mikel, who enjoyed a distinguished thirteen-year career at Chelsea under renowned managers, attributed his reluctance to the fear of potential dismissal. “I don’t think so, when …

The Nigeria Football Federation has mandated its Technical Committee to hold discussions with Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, with a view to extending the latter’s contract with the NFF. Waldrum steered the nine-time African champions to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand, with the Super Falcons unbeaten in regulation …

Osimhen Only Behind Mbappe, Haaland on UCL Record chart – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Trailing only behind Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, Osimhen claimed the spot after he netted Napoli’s leveler against Barcelona. Wednesday’s match marked the 25 year-old’s return to the pitch since his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations campaign with …

Jose Peseiro has expressed his displeasure with the performance of the Super Eagles despite a 3-2 win against 10-man Mozambique in Portugal on Monday, Completesports.com reports. The Eagles came from a goal down to beat Mozambique thanks to goals from Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon. Mozambique played most part of the game with 10 men after one of …