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Blessing Ilevieda’s first-half brace was the difference as Bayelsa Queens defeated Nasarawa Amazons at the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Preseason Cup in Benin City. Read Also: NPFL MD 4: Remo Stars Secure Thrilling Victory Over Sporting Lagos The game that was played at the Uniben Sports Complex wasted no time in providing goals as the competition’s inaugural champions raced into an …

Former Super Eagles international, Edema Fuludu, has called for equal treatment of domestic coaches by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), emphasizing the need to provide them with the same support and opportunities as their foreign counterparts. Fuludu stressed that for the Super Eagles to thrive, domestic coaches must be given adequate resources and time to build and develop the team. …

Super Eagles defender, Kevin Akpoguma was an unused substitute as Hoffenheim lost 2-1 to Freiburg in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. Freiburg took the lead in the 39th minute through an own goal from Szalai, to silence the home supporters. The visitor extended their lead nine minutes later through Sallai’s brilliant finish. However, Hoffenheim reduced the scoreline to 2-1 in the 50th …

Young tactician Michael Nsien has stated that he is the right man to lead the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian-American is seeking to replace former handler Jose Peseiro. Peseiro left the post at the end of his contract last month. A number of coaches are vying for the position after it was declared vacant by the Nigeria Football Federation …

After crowning a challenging season with a Diamond League trophy in 100m hurdles in Eugene, USA on Sunday, Tobi Amusan is set to return to Nigeria in November to do what she loves doing best, giving the younger ones opportunities to showcase their talents. And from November 3rd to the 4th, young athletes from all the nooks and crannies of …

The coaching staff and players at Nigerian Premier Football League team Akwa United have been given a copy of the riot. This season so far, the Promise Keepers have only earned two out of a potential twelve points. In their home game on Sunday, they were held by Shooting Stars to a goalless draw. The technical staff and the players …

Francis Orbih, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance at the African Games, where Nigeria clinched a gold medal in the men’s singles event. Orbih, while acknowledging the disappointment of the cancellation of the doubles event due to facility issues, highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s qualification for the Olympics, which was …

The teams left in the race for the 2023-24 Champions League campaign have discovered their foes in the last 16 of the competition. Last-16 drawPorto v Arsenal Napoli v Barcelona Paris St-Germain v Real Sociedad Inter Milan v Atletico Madrid PSV Eindhoven v Borussia Dortmund Lazio v Bayern Munich Copenhagen v Manchester City RB Leipzig v Real Madrid More to …

Raphael Onyedika showcased his qualities, contributing significantly to Club Brugge’s impressive 2-0 triumph over Gent. Onyedika continued his remarkable run, featuring in six consecutive games for the club. The 22-year-old who has been linked with several big teams was impressive for Club Brugge. Two decisive penalties from Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, ultimately secured the victory for Club Brugge in a …

Former Nigerian international, Alloy Agu says the Super Eagles are solid enough to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Ivory Coast. Nigeria, who are three-time AFCON champions, are pitted alongside host Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A. However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Agu stated that the Super Eagles are blessed with an array …