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World Championships silver medalist, Ese Brume, has landed in China in search of Diamond League points. Brume, a three-time World Athletics Championships (indoors and outdoor) medalist, is seeking to become the second Nigerian to compete in the final of the Diamond League. She was confirmed for the Xiamen, China meeting, this Saturday (September 2, 2023). Brume’s coach, Kayode Yahaya, who …

Luis Manuel Diaz, the father of Liverpool forward, Luis Diaz, has been released by kidnappers. Diaz spent 12 days in captivity after being kidnapped by the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, also known as the ELN, at a petrol station in Colombia near the border with Venezuela on Saturday, October 28. The player’s mother was also kidnapped in the incident …

There might be no take off grant to the 20 clubs that will be participating in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) but the winner will go home with a minimum of N100M (One Hundred Million Naira) prize money, so says the NPFL board chairman, Honorable Gbenga Elegbeleye. In his reaction, Chief Okey Kpalukwu who is the chairman Football …

Hosts Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire got their AFCON 2023 campaign off to a perfect start as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Group A on Saturday. This is the first time ever that both Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau will clash at the AFCON. Goals in each half from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso secured the three points for the Ivorians in …

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika played all 90 minutes as Club Brugge defeated Lugano 2-0 in Thursday’s Europa Conference League. The Nigerian international who was making his third appearance in the competition, had a decent display. The host netted the opening goal in the 62nd minute through Igor Thiag to the delight of the home supporters.   Read Also: 2026 …

Super Falcons forward, Chiwendu Ihezuo has penned a contract extension with Mexican club, Pachuca Femenil. Ihezuo signed a deal until 2027 with an option for another year. The former Delta Queens player has registered 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances for Pachuca this season. The striker, who has been one of the standout performers for Pachuca this season …

Sports Minister Disappointed After National Stadium Lagos Tour – Latest Sports News In Nigeria During his visit, the Minister toured various areas of the stadium complex, including the National Institute of Sports, the boxing complex, the main bowl of the stadium, …

As the clock ticks down to 7 PM, the anticipation for the opening ceremony of the AFCON 2023 is reaching fever pitch. Football enthusiasts across the continent eagerly await the kickoff at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, where the two teams are set to create a spectacle that will resonate throughout the tournament. Group Stage Opener: Ivory Coast vs. …

Onyedika Leads Club Brugge to Victory Over Antwerp – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Onyedika was on the field for 90 minutes, contributing significantly to Club Brugge’s 2-1 away win against the defending champions.   With three goals in recent matches, Onyedika has been instrumental in Brugge’s pursuit of the league title, proving to be …

Rulani Mokwena, the coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, has identified Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a standout player to watch during the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mokwena praised Osimhen’s current form and goal-scoring prowess, emphasizing the crucial role the Napoli forward can play in leading the Super Eagles’ frontline during the tournament. Read Also: John Obi Mikel Criticizes …