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The assistant coach of the Kano state football team, Auwal Ibrahim, made a deep and emotional appeal for support from the government, because the players do not want to continue begging for money on the streets. READ ALSO: Iwobi’s red card and Uzoho’s injury highlight Super Eagles’ night of mistakes in 2-2 draw with Jordan The physically challenged coach made …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews The Imo State Council of Football Referees has congratulated Sir Kelechi Mejuobi on his elevation as President of the Nigerian Football Referees Association (NFRA), describing it as a landmark achievement in the history of refereeing in the country. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Nwaegbe Uchechukwu, the Council said Mejuobi’s elevation, ratified …

Galatasaray has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has returned to training in the gym, reports completesports.com. Osimhen recently underwent surgery after breaking his arm in a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. The Nigerian international recently underwent surgery after suffering a broken arm during a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. Galatasaray provided an update …

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …

By: Akande David The Super Eagles will take on Jordan today at 6:30 pm local time at Mardan Antalyaspor in Turkey in an international friendly, as The Chivalrous Ones prepare for the World Cup today, March 31, 2026. The match will be the last for the Super Eagles in this FIFA international window. The Chivalrous Ones are preparing for their …

Kanyechukwu, a 16-year-old Nigerian cyclist, has embarked on a long-distance awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos to promote autism awareness and advocate for greater support for children living with autism in Nigeria and Africa. The trip, which began in Enugu, is part of a structured advocacy campaign aimed at increasing public understanding of autism and encouraging inclusive policies. The rider …

Alex Iwobi was shown a red card as the Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly with Jordan on Tuesday night. Despite leading in the first half, Nigeria could not finish the job against a Jordanian team that had already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The match played in Türkiye saw Jordan score first …

The Bethel Friday captain is targeting Europe after finishing on the Jagaban Cup podium, following a tense 4-3 penalty shootout win over Ikorodu City. READ ALSO: Uche, the hero: the Bethel Sporting goalkeeper shines in the victory for third place in the Jagaban Cup The Bethel captain, who models his game after Wilfred Ndidi, played a key leadership role throughout …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has removed Otto Addo as coach of the Ghana men’s national team. The decision is surprising as it comes just three months before the FIFA World Cup. Addo’s dismissal was confirmed in an official statement, which reads: “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team …

The Super Eagles are feeling confident ahead of today’s friendly against World Cup-bound Jordan, despite being forced to make at least three changes to their starting XI following their victory over Iran at the weekend. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye suffered a thigh injury during training and will be replaced by Francis Uzoho for today’s match, while both Bruno Onyemaechi and Semi …