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In a bid to promote and enhance the development of football within Ogun State and beyond, Dr. Qudus Yusuf, the esteemed Permanent Secretary of Ogun State’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, has extended a warm and enthusiastic welcome to a gathering of football match commissioners. Dr. Yusuf represented the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who holds a profound …

Nigerian midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu will be sidelined for nine months after suffering an achilles injury. Okechukwu sustained the injury during his club Rizespor’s final pre season game, the club said in a statement on Thursday. The player has, however, had a successful surgery, but he’s not expected to return to action sooner. The surgeon Mehmet Emin Erdil, who carried out …

Nasarawa United reclaimed the top spot in a thrilling National Nigeria League (NNL) encounter with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Yobe Desert Stars FC. King Osanga’s sublime strike and a resilient defensive display secured the win for the Solid Miners at the Lafia City Stadium. Read Also: Nigeria Premier League, Grassroots Football – A Goldmine Of Talent, Says Samson Unuanel …

Beyond Limit FA clinched a decisive 2-0 victory over Ekiti Utd FC in the NNL week 13 encounter. The match saw Ogbonnaya Sunday and Ayodele Shina, both from Beyond Limit, scoring crucial goals in the 68th and 70th minute respectively. Ogbonnaya Sunday, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the match, spoke to Sports247 in a post-match interview. Reflecting …

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was on the score sheet as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Wolfsburg 2-0 in Sunday’s Bundesliga, to extend their lead to 10 points over Bayern Munich on the league table. Tella, who was making his 15 appearances, has netted five goals and bagged one assist this ongoing season.   Read Also: Serie A: Lookman In Action In …

Victor Osimhen was on target again and also bagged a world class assist as Napoli beat Cagliari 2-1 in the Serie A on Saturday. The reigning CAF Player of the Year also scored in Napoli’s 2-0 win against Braga in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. His goal against Cagliari was his first in Serie A since October. Osimhen opened …

West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan has confirmed that Josh Maja is expected to be sidelined for approximately four months due to an ankle ligament injury sustained during the clash with his former side Sunderland. Making his first start for Albion since recovering from a previous ankle injury against Bristol City, Maja was forced off during the first half at …

Van Bommel Defends Ilenikhena Selection – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Janssen found himself omitted from the squad altogether, making way for Ilenikhena in the starting lineup. The Nigerian forward delivered notching the winning goal, aided by his compatriot Chidera Ejuke. Explaining the absence of Janssen from the match selection, Van Bommel revealed, “Vincent Janssen …

After watching his Beyond Limits go past Niger Tornadoes 3-1 for a place in the final, an ecstatic Olumide Ajibolade is sure his lads can beat Ijebu United for their first Optima Energy Gold Cup silverware. Read Also: NYG 2023: Bayelsa Director of Sports Sir Wodi Charges Coaches To Adhere To Age Range of Youth Games… All thanks to Coach …

It was a night of unparalleled celebration as Nigerian born American coach, Terry Babatunde Eguaoje became an inductee into the Kennesaw State University Hall of Fame over the weekend. A double Doctorate holder, the Edo state born soccer tactician was an assistant coach for the 2003 NCAA Division II National Championship winning team of the Kennesaw State University Women’s Soccer …