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Presently in JSS 2, one would undoubtedly say that it’s too soon to decide your destiny but that doesn’t apply to Korede Balogun who is locked up on becoming a professional footballer as he nurtures his dream of a European global stage. Read Also: Johan Cruyff Institute Partnership With Sports University Of Nigeria, Set To Produce Fruitful Returns With Focus …

Team Anambra State combat fighter, Miss Ukamaka Ejikeme, Thursday, proved another point of capacity and readiness to conquer in the ongoing 2023 National Youth Games holding at Asaba, Delta State, by winning a bronze medal in Karate for Female Kumite (+47kg) class. Also, the state’s Beach Volleyball team equally scaled through to the final in readiness to engage Team Delta …

World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Gold Medallists at Paris 2024 – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Each gold medallist will receive $50,000, marking a significant step in recognizing the achievements and contributions of athletes at the pinnacle of their sport. The decision, made on April 10, aims to financially reward athletes for their …

Napoli’s Sporting Director Mauro Meluso has attributed the team’s 3-0 defeat against Torino on Sunday to the absence of key players, including Victor Osimhen and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who are currently with their respective national teams for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Without the influential duo, Napoli appeared toothless on the field, and Meluso expressed his belief that the …

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is set to be the chief host at a special send-forth dinner organized by the Lagos State Government for the Super Eagles on Tuesday night. The event, co-hosted by Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh, aims to honour the three-time champions before they depart for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire. …

David Stockbrink returned to FC Monchenglabach starting line up on Sunday in the U19 League game to inspire his side to a 2-1 victory against TSV Meerbusch. Read Also: Sports Minister Says Ministry Working To Facilitate Early Release Of Funds For 2024 Olympic The Nigerian Teenager who was away to Nigeria for the Federation Cup was handed the starting shirt …

Fulham are in talks with Everton over the signing of Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. Sky Sports Premier League disclosed this on their X handle on Tuesday. The Cottagers are keen to bolster their attack following the £46million exit of star forward Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal earlier this summer. Iwobi, who …

Hajj NPFL Olawale Liameed, Vice Chairman Lagos Football Association and the visionary founder of 36Lion FC, has added his voice to the ongoing discussion surrounding the suspension of NPFL referees due to controversial decisions. Read Also: NPFL In Turmoil: 14 Referees Face Suspension Amid Controversial Decisions His comments shed light on the urgent need for accountability and growth in Nigerian …

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has advised Noni Madueke to show some level of consistency in his game if he must remain in the starting XI. Pochettino made this known in an interview with TribalFootball, where he hope to make him an important player for Chelsea in future.   Read Also: EPL: Be Ready To Fight –Ten Hag Speaks Ahead Bournemouth …

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is in line to return to action for FC Porto against Royal Antwerp on Tuesday. The UEFA Champions League matchday four encounter is billed for the Estadio do Dragao. Sanusi sustained an injury in Porto’s away win at Shakhtar Donestk on matchday one in September. The 26-year-old has not make an appearance for the Dragons …