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The Edo State Sports Commission and Bendel Insurance Football Club have been plunged into mourning following the passing of veteran coach Godwin Izilein. The esteemed football manager breathed his last at the age of 83 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) after a brief illness. Read Also: Bayelsa Abuzz As Five States Descend …

The Nigeria National League (NNL)says clubs wishing to be part of the 2023/2024 season have till Monday 16 October 2023 to confirm their willingness to participate in the new season. Read Also: Super Eagles Midfielder John Ogu Confirms Safety Amidst Israel-Palestine Conflict The new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the league Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman who frowned at the slow pace of …

17 coaches received their coaching Diploma on Friday 8th September at the Agbor Township Stadium following a week long Coaching course organized by KG Sports Foundation. The Football Coaching course for grassroots coaches in Delta North Senatorial District was under the theme Understanding Coaching and Mentoring which was delivered by Seasoned Sports And Management experts. The Course was sponsored by …

South Africa’s defender #6 Aubrey Modiba (C) fights for the ball with Nigeria’s midfielder #8 Frank Onyeka (L) and Nigeria’s forward #11 Samuel Chukwueze during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by …

West Bromwich Albion, forward Josh Maja made his return to action in a Championship match against Ipswich Town on Saturday. The Nigeria international, sidelined for over two months due to an ankle injury, is back in contention after missing the Baggies’ last 10 games.     Albion manager Carlos Corberan provided the eagerly awaited update on the striker’s status during …

MTN Nigeria, the official and exclusive communications partner to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has commended the Super Eagles on their stunning triumph over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the semi-final showdown of the ongoing AFCON tournament. In a display of sheer skill and grit, the Super Eagles showcased their unwavering determination at the Stade de la Paix Stadium in …

Skipper Ahmed Musa hopes to return to the Super Eagles fold after being omitted from the squad that’ll face Sao Tome and Principe this weekend. Musa’s omission from the squad for the African Cup of Nations qualifying tie was a surprise to the fans. Although the winger sustained an injury during Sivasspor’s first league game of the campaign against Samsunspor …

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

In an eagerly anticipated clash at the Jos New Stadium, Mighty Jets Int’l FC and Wikki Tourists FC delivered a riveting goalless draw on NNL Match Day 2. The much-hyped encounter lived up to expectations, with both teams showcasing defensive prowess and goalkeeping heroics. Read Also: Edo FA Partners with GreenBii to Revolutionize Grassroots Football with Club Websites Visiting Wikki …

Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in Prison Settings through Sports have advocated an improved systemic sporting approach in the rehabilitation and reintegration process in the Nigeria Correctional Service. Speaking during the consultative workshop, organised by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) between October 10 and 11, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, both the resource …