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Jose Peseiro has explained why he extended an invite to Hatayspor star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for the friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. Dele-Bashiru is one of the many uncapped doing well in Europa, but he’s only new player invited for the encounters. “For Fisayo this is the first time he will be with us and this is thebest time to …

In a highly anticipated showdown at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, Dannaz Ladies faced a tough challenge against Abia Angels, ultimately succumbing to a 3-1 defeat on Matchday 8 as the NWFL Premiership season resumed. The encounter marked a stark contrast to their previous meeting, where Dannaz Ladies emerged triumphant with a narrow 1-0 victory on their home turf. Read …

In a recent development, Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, expresses dissatisfaction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and urges them to settle his overdue salary instead of interfering in team selection. Sources reveal that Peseiro’s response comes in the wake of NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Shariff Ahlan, suggesting his removal from the coaching role due to a string of disappointing …

Former Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Sao Tome in Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Recall that Victor Osimhen scored thrice as Nigeria dispatched Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. With the win, Nigeria sealed their spot as the winners of Group A in …

Tudun Wada FC is set to face off against Palm Syrup FC in the highly anticipated final of the NLO Cup, a tournament sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and First Central Credit Bureau. Tudun Wada secured their spot in the final by defeating Green Lock FC with a convincing 3-1 victory in the second semi-final at the Sani Abacha Stadium, …

The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal …

Nigeria’s Captain William Troost-Ekong clinched the title of CAF 2023 Most Valuable Player. Ekong’s stellar performance proved instrumental as the Super Eagles soared all the way to the final. His contribution included three crucial goals, notably two nerve-wracking penalties that kept fans on the edge of their seats. However, despite Nigeria’s strong showing, Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali missed out on …

Kenneth Omeruo says Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is quality addition to the Super Eagles. Dele-Bashiru was handed his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles by Jose Peseiro for international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The attacker has been in fine form for Hatayspor, scoring four goals and two assists in eight the Turkish Super Lig matches. Speaking ahead of the game …

Isiaka Asiata Ololade, a defender for Abia Angels FC, expressed her joy following Abia Angels’ triumph over Dannaz Ladies in Matchday 8 of the NWFL Premiership new season. In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Ololade shared her happiness about the team’s victory, highlighting her role in strengthening the defence after being brought in during the second half of the game. …

Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is wary of the looming threat posed by Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as they gear up to face off in the UEFA Champions League. The anticipated match is set to unfold at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday as part of the fifth matchday contest. Osimhen, is expected to start the game, having made a …