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Nigerian football enthusiasts are celebrating Napoli striker Victor James Osimhen’s recent red card in a game against AS Roma. The unconventional joy stems from the collective desire to ensure Osimhen’s fitness and availability for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following his unfortunate injury that ruled him out of the previous edition. Read Also: Peseiro Maps Out Winning Formula …

The Joe Geez Mini Joe Geez MiniBasketball tournament took center stage this Easter holiday in Jos City. It was the finest Basketball event in recent times with music and flare, bringing together young talented players to showcase their skills and also to Foster unity among them. Read Also: Super Falcons’ Players Need Better Motivation – Osahon 8 male teams participated …

Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales kisses Jenni Hermoso FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has provisionally suspended Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) head Luis Rubiales for 90 days, it said on Saturday, amid uproar after he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales had been expected to announce his resignation on …

Raheem Sterling ignited Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea reign as Luton Town were beaten 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Friday Night Football. After failing to win his opening two Premier League games as Blues head coach, Pochettino secured his first competitive victory since his summer appointment as Sterling sparkled to continue his fine form at the start of the new season. Chelsea …

Ola Aina was in action for relegation threatened Nottingham Forest who defeated visiting Fulham 3-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday. It was Aina’s second appearance since recovering from the injury he sustained at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Aina, who was named in Forest’s starting 11, was replaced with seven minutes left in the game. Also in the …

Randy Waldrum, the coach of the Super Falcons, has expressed his reaction to the team’s remarkable ascent in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking. Read Also: Adeola’s Vision: Illuminating Local Talent Through Grassroots Football Initiatives Following their standout performance in the 2023 FIFA World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons have surged eight places and are …

Amusan Apologizes for Budapest, Dabs Fans for Support – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Amusan came in a distant 6th place in the final on Thursday, in Budapest,  clocking …

Ashleigh Plumptre Blow for Super Falcons – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Plumptre, who recently returned to the Falcons for the previous round against Cameroon, has been sidelined once again, dealing a blow to Coach Randy Waldrum’s preparations for the upcoming fixtures. The defender’s absence has prompted the selection of Jumoke Alani as her replacement …

Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has revealed Wilfred Ndidi has joined his international teammate Wilfred Ndidi in the treatment room. Ndidi missed Leicester City’s 4-1 drubbing of Huddersfield Town at King Power Stadium on Monday. Iheanacho was also not available for the game as a result of a muscular problem. Read Also:Yucateco Boxing League Wraps Up 2023 With Thrilling Bouts, …

Former Super Eagles player and coach, Sunday Oliseh, showered praise on Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey for their standout contributions to Fulham’s hard-fought 2-1 victory against Arsenal. In a thrilling encounter at Craven Cottage on Sunday, Bassey, showcasing defensive prowess, boasted a 100% take-on success rate, a remarkable 93% pass accuracy, 76 touches, and 60 successful passes. The 23-year-old demonstrated …