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The race to decide who will be the next coach of the Nigeria senior national team is expected to intensify in the coming days as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) aims to appoint a new coach before the next round of international games in September. Own goal Nigeria.comreports. Nigeria are looking for an expatriate coach following the departure of Finidi …

Nigerian table tennis star Fatimo Bello has expressed her joy after qualifying for the Olympics scheduled to be held in Paris this summer. Ahead of the continental qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, the 27-year-old openly stated his intention to participate in the 2024 Olympics. After his less than impressive showing at the 2023 African Games in Ghana, it is unclear how …

The Super Eagles, three-time champions and five-time runners-up, will find out their rivals for the qualifying race of the 35th edition of the category.He The final of the African Cup of Nations will be held on Thursday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read also: Paris 2024 Olympics: Waldrum selects Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala and 15 others The draw ceremony, which will …

Head coach Randy Waldrum has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players in his final roster of Nigeria Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Also present are defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe and Toni Payne, and forwards …

Nigerian wrestling coach Purity Akuh is confident in his team’s ability to win medals as they step up preparations for the Paris Olympics. Speaking after a farewell event organised in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Akuh outlined the team’s plan to participate in a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid before heading to their training camp in Germany. “We are currently in a camp …

The coach of one of the fastest-growing teams in Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR), Raoul Savoy, says he is open to becoming the next coach of the Nigerian senior national team. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently on the lookout for a new coach following the departure of Finidi George after a poor showing during the …

Plymouth Argyle have significantly strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague. The 23-year-old, who turns 24 later this month, joins the English side with a permanent transfer option at the end of his loan spell. Tijani is a product of 36 Lion FC, a renowned Lagos-based club that …

Turkey and the Netherlands advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after they won their round of 16 matches on Tuesday. The Netherlands reached the last eight after they secured a 3-0 win over Romania. Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo scored his third of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands advance in the competition. Also …

The Nigerian Wrestling Federation has announced six athletes who will represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The team includes five female wrestlers, one male freestyle wrestler and three coaches, and they were introduced on Monday during a festive event at the Dynamite Wrestling gym in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The wrestlers featured are Tokyo Olympics silver medallist …

Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC have officially signed Super Eagles goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo. The 27-year-old joins the team on a two-year contract following his release from former Nigerian champions Enyimba FC. The Super Eagles goalkeeper signed a two-year contract. Ojo, who is taking his first professional step abroad, was presented to the media on Tuesday. The experienced goalkeeper is expected to …