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The President of Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau talking to Kelechi Iheanacho during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers training for Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 9 September 2023 © Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), exudes confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure victory …

Two late goals from Joselu saw Real Madrid come from a goal down to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 inside the Santiago Bernabeu and reach this season’s UEFA Champions League final. Madrid progressed into the final 4-3 on aggregate after holding the Bundesliga giants to a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Munich last week Tuesday. Alphonso Davies had given …

In a highly anticipated encounter, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced off against Equatorial Guinea in an African football showdown, renewing their rivalry for the first time since Nigeria emerged victorious in January 2018. The game promised excitement, and it delivered a tale of missed opportunities, moments of brilliance, and a surprising turn of events. Read Also: Concerns For Alhassan …

Ajax Rejects Premier League Clubs, Block Chuba Akpom’s Departure – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Reports from Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf disclosed that Nottingham Forest and Fulham made lucrative offers for the talented forward, only to be rebuffed by the Dutch giants.   Ajax has staunchly refused to entertain any potential departure for Akpom, affirming …

A Mohamed Salah late penalty helped Pharaohs of Egypt earned a 2-2 draw against Mozambique in Group B at the AFCON 2023 on Sunday. Mozambique were on the verge of creating one of the upsets in AFCON history before Salah’s penalty made sure both teams shared the spoils. Egypt got off to a very good start as Mostafa Mohamed got …

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Africa’s leading higher learning institution, the University of Cape Town (“UCT”) in Cairo, Egypt. Read Also: NLO UPDATE: The Other Side Is Better – Says Michael Odusanmi Sunday As Collins Edwin Secures 3-1 Victory Against Alim City The agreement between the two Organizations will see …

In a lackluster performance, the Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced their 2023 African Cup of Nations campaign with a disheartening 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé on Sunday. The result earned Equatorial Guinea’s first-ever point against Nigeria in an international tournament and extended Nigeria’s winless streak extended to five matches across all competitions. The Super …

Liverpool have been drawn against LASK, Union St-Gilloise, and Toulouse in the group stages of the Europa League. The English side discovered their opponents after the draw which took place on Friday. Brighton were drawn with Ajax, Marseille and AEK Athens in Group B. The Seagulls finished sixth last season, securing European football for the first time in their 122-year …

Football transfer agent Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that he doesn’t see Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer. The Nigerian international has become the toast of most top clubs in Europe, most especially Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.   Read Also: UCL: Impossible Is Nothing –Rummenigge Speaks Ahead Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich However, …

Iheanacho, Ndidi flawless in Leicester’s win at Blackburn – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ndidi picked up an assist, while Iheanacho found the back of the net in the 4-1 away win for the in form Foxes.   Wout Faes opened …