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The decision to send three players from the Super Eagles squad home for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia for breaching the team’s disciplinary code. Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro, Portsmouth striker Yakubu Aiyegeni and Schalke’s Victor Agali were the three players sent home from the team’s camp in an announcement made by the then secretary of the Nigeria …

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has received another round of praise for introducing the innovation of the Ex-internationals Cup. The final took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, with Henry Nwosu FC winning the cup after defeating Friday Ekpo FC on penalties.Following Sunday’s match, there has been much …

The one area where Nigeria’s senior team is well equipped is in attack, with as many as six players in the squad recording impressive numbers for their respective teams in Europe last season. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. This has resulted in many players in their prime not getting the chance to play or not getting enough minutes even when they …

Sultan Adekoya, one of the most enterprising sportsmen at the recent eighth edition of the De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions competition in Lagos, has revealed that he wants to win a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics. Having won more than 80 fights since he began boxing at the age of four, Adekoya believes he is mature enough to aspire to the …

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time but Portugal made it through to the quarter-finals of the European Championship on Monday night. Ronaldo was in tears after his shot was stopped by Jon Oblak in the first half of extra time. Portugal were held to a goalless draw by impressive Slovenia for 120 minutes, forcing the game to penalties. …

Paris Olympics 2024: Soetan confident Nigerian athletes will excel – Latest Nigeria Sports News Speaking to Brila.net, Soetan highlighted the extensive preparations and successful participation of Nigerian athletes in several high-level competitions leading up to the Olympics. “The athletes are ready. They must have been ready even to get their automatic qualifiers. The standard set …

The recent outburst by the Nigerian senior team’s top striker, Victor Osimhen, directed at the team’s former coach, Finidi George, has topped the agenda among the team’s fans. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen responded to comments allegedly made by the coach contained in a report, where the coach questioned his commitment to the team after he missed the last two …

The maiden edition of the Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup 2024, organized by the Lagos State Football Association, concluded successfully on Sunday, ending in a blaze of glory at the prestigious Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Also read: NFF board member praises Sanwo-Olu and Gafar Liameed for successful FA Cup final In the final match, FC Nwosu defeated FC Ekpo in a thrilling …

NFF must urgently manage Super Eagles crisis – Elumelu – Latest Nigerian Sports News Speaking to Brila.net, Elumelu said delaying the appointment of the Super Eagles’ next coach could cause problems as there will be very little time to familiarize himself with the players before the next FIFA window in September. “I don’t want to …

The hierarchy of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the way to rescue the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying campaign is by hiring the services of a world-class coach. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Interest in attracting celebrity coach Hervé Renard to take charge of the Nigerian national team when he leaves his position as coach of the French women’s …