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Mission Soccer Academy from Abeokuta triumphed in this year’s Ogun State Bet9ja Football League, defeating Imisioluwa FC 1-0 at the MKO International Stadium, Sagamu. In a closely contested match, Mission Soccer Academy claimed victory in the second half with a well-timed goal. Despite Imisioluwa FC’s efforts to equalise, Mission Soccer’s defence held firm and claimed the championship title. This year’s …

1 Nigeria will play Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7 and then face Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Eguavoen said: “Our objective is clear: to get six points in both games. The players know this and are committed to achieving it.” “The matches will not be easy, no qualifying match can be taken for granted because all the …

– Continue reading after the announcement – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s failed attempt to hire German coach Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Nigeria senior national team ahead of their qualifiers has been hailed as a blessing in disguise, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Labbadia was announced by the NFF as the new coach of the Nigerian senior national team, …

All invited players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of this weekend’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The latest player to join the team was Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who arrived at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel headquarters on Thursday. Osimhen, 25, is in Turkey to complete his loan move to Galatasaray after failing to …

New Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede says he is excited with the friendly atmosphere in the team camp and believes he is already seeing signs of winning in the team. Sports247.ng reports that Ogunmodede stated the same during his first interview since the Eagles camp in Uyo, ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The …

Angry Ghana fans expressed their anger after the national team was beaten 1-0 by Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday. Fans stormed the Baba Yara Stadium pitch in Kumasi as the Black Stars kicked off their qualifying campaign with a disappointing home defeat in Group F. Felicio Milson emerged as the hero for Angola, …

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his emotions after scoring his 900th career goal to help Portugal to a 2-1 win on Thursday. The 39-year-old became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. Ronaldo volleyed home from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute …

Nigeria will make its debut at the World Beach Sambo Championships organised by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) in Casablanca, Morocco, from 7 to 8 September. Nigeria’s invitation to the world championships came after an impressive performance at the 18th African Sambo Championships in Egypt. Read also: NPFL: 3SC boss offers double bonus to players ahead of Nasarawa United clash …

12 Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo has spoken about the uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future and how it has left the club in a difficult position. Nwabali’s rise during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Nwabali emerged as a standout star during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. He helped Nigeria reach second place …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Legendary Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro has revealed the main reason why he turned down the opportunity to be the new coach of the Nigeria senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. As we reported exclusively following the announcement of Bruno Labbadia as the team’s new manager, Cannavaro was on a revised shortlist of four candidates …