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Victor Osimhen has earned his place in the 2023 Serie A Team of the Year following a remarkable twelve months for Napoli. The list was put together by the football facts and statistics website, whoscored.com, and was announced through its official handle on Tuesday. Osimhen, alongside Napoli teammate Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, are the only Partenopei players in this elite lineup. The …

As the curtains rise on the new year of 2024, Mighty Jets Int’l FC of Jos eagerly returns to the pitch, gearing up for the upcoming NNL match day 7. The players resumed training last week Friday after a brief Christmas break, focusing their efforts on the impending encounter against EFCC FC of Abuja, the bottom-placed team in Group C …

NPFL: Enyimba targets Victory against Lobi Stars – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Enyimba and Lobi will clash at the Lafia City Stadium this Sunday, promising football enthusiasts an exhilarating spectacle.   The upcoming fixture holds significant weight as both teams vie to close the gap with the frontrunners and solidify their positions in the …

Bruno Fernandes was the man of the match as he scored the much needed goal for Manchester United at Fulham on Saturday. The Premier League clash saw Fernandes score a 91st-minute winner to alleviate the pressure on Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag. United looked to be heading for another game without a win or a goal when Fernandes drilled …

Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, the esteemed Director-General of the Bureau of Tourism Development in Ekiti State, spearheaded a dynamic stakeholders engagement meeting on April 4, 2024, aimed at exploring the vast potential of tourism in the region and fostering collaborative efforts for sustainable growth. The gathering served as a platform for robust discussions centered on the multifaceted opportunities within Ekiti State’s …

The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, with the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football to vote on the bids for both 2025 and 2027 in Cairo on Wednesday. The meeting will take place …

Director of Sports Bayelsa State Sports Council Sir Braveman Wodi says he is optimistic of a podium finish for team Bayelsa in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba Delta State. Team Bayelsa are currently third on the medal table behind Delta and Lagos State with great prospect of finishing strong in the games. Sir Wodi in an interview said …

Fulham’s manager, Marco Silva has voiced his disappointment as defender Calvin Bassey departs for the Africa Cup of Nations at a crucial juncture in the season. Bassey, played a pivotal role in Fulham’s recent 2-1 derby victory against Arsenal, ending the team’s three-game losing streak. The derby win was Bassey’s final appearance for Fulham before he joined Nigeria’s training camp …

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe has reiterated that his major focus at the moment is to win more titles for his club and not the January transfer window. Off contract in June, Mbappe is now free to negotiate pre-contract terms with foreign clubs. Real Madrid and Liverpool are among suitors. However, in a chat with TribalFootball, Mbappe stated that he wants …

Chukwueze Stars in Milan’s Victory over Lecce – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The winger impressed throughout the full 90 minutes, leaving an indelible mark on the match. Chukwueze’s contribution was highlighted by a key assist, setting up Christian Pulisic for Milan’s opening goal after just six minutes. In a fine display of skill and …