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– Continue reading after the announcement – Newly confirmed interim coach of the Nigeria senior national team, Austine Eguavoen, has begun making plans to carry out his new role by building his support staff, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen was yesterday confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the coach who will lead the Super Eagles into their AFCON 2025 qualifiers …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced the use of communication devices for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This important development was unveiled today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. The move is in fulfilment of a promise made …

Olisa Ndah captained Orlando Pirates as they booked their place in the MTN8 final with a 2-0 win over Cape Town City in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. Ndah played the full 90 minutes as Pirates won the tie 3-1 on aggregate after the first match in Cape Town ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. The former Akwa United player …

Erling Haaland scored three goals to help Manchester City secure a 3-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday night. Haaland opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Rúben Dias scored an own goal to equalise for the hosts and Haaland scored two more goals. Earlier in the day, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw …

On transfer deadline day, Sunderland made an ambitious move to sign striker Gift Orban but were unable to complete the deal. The club, which struggles to score goals, had identified Orban as a possible solution to its attacking problems but were unable to reach an agreement with his current club Lyon. Orban, 22, has scored three goals in 16 appearances …

Enugu Rangers kicked off their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season opener. The Flying Antelopes dominated play but were let down by their poor shooting. The match played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium Enugu saw the visitors also squander their own chances in a hard-fought encounter. Also Read: Premier …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Italian Serie A side Napoli manager Antonio Conte has left Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen out of the list of players registered for the team this season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen, who has not been part of Conte’s plan in pre-season and even at the start of this season, had an unsuccessful move to …

Super Eagles striker Gift Orban put in a match-winning performance. Lyonscoring twice to help his side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Strasbourg at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Read also: Nigerian teenage star Adeshina Ayodele joins Lille on a five-year contract Lyon quickly fell behind, but Sebastian Nanasi put Strasbourg ahead in the third minute. Corentin Tolisso equalised for Lyon …

Wilfred Ndidi provided an assist but it was not enough as Leicester lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League match. It hasn’t been the best return to the Premier League for the Foxes as they are now winless in their first three games with just one point and sit 15th. Aston Villa took the lead in …

Napoli took the number nine (9) shirt from Victor Osimhen and gave it to Romelu Lukaku. Napoli have officially excluded the Nigerian striker from their Serie A squad for the season, following the breakdown of negotiations and growing tensions between the player and the club. The situation began to deteriorate after Napoli won the 2022–23 Serie A title, with Osimhen …