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Chuba Akpom has been tipped to leave Ajax at the end of the season by the Eredivisie giants insider Lentin Goodijk. Akpom has struggled for regular playing time since making the switch to the former European champions from Sky Bet Championship club Middlesbrough last summer. The 28-year-old has started nine games for Ajax this season. The former Arsenal player has …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau has said the Super Eagles win against AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire will lead to more success. The Eagles shocked the Ivorians 1-0 to record their first win in Group A. Vice captain, William Troost-Ekong, converted a 55th minute penalty following a foul on Victor Osimhen. It is the first time ever the Eagles …

Simon Cletus MOTM Award Delayed Due To Heavy Downpour – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The 16-year-old, recently appointed captain, made history as an SS1 student leading the team.     Cletus dominated the midfield and came close to scoring in the 65th minute. He was announced Man of the Match, but, was unable to …

Cote d’Ivoire v Nigeria: We know their Biggest Threats – Onyeka – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Onyeka foresees a challenging encounter as both teams vie for a crucial victory in the group stage.   The upcoming match holds significant importance …

Super Eagles’ key players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo amidst preparations for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The trio includes defenders Kenneth Omeruo, representing Kasimpasa in Turkey, Jamilu Collins from Cardiff FC in Wales, and striker Sadiq Umar, who plies his trade with Real Sociedad in Spain. Read Also: Plateau United Extends Unbeaten …

Jude Bellingham scored a late winner to help Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday. The English midfieldee settled the encounter with a stoppage-time winner at the Santiago Bernabeu. Former Real striker Borja Mayoral had given the visitors a shock lead on 11 minutes before Joselu equalised early in the second half and Bellingham sealed it. Read …

The draws for the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6 playoffs have been held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. At a brief ceremony at the Golden Tulip Hotel in the Bayelsa State capital, the six participating teams were matched against their opponents. Read Also: Heartland Queens Draw Nasarawa Amazons in NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoffs Opener The Super …

The Nigeria National League (NNL), has dismissed as spurious news of the spread of Diphtheria disease in Kano, the venue of its eight-team relegation play which kicks off this weekend. Read Also: NFF Constitutes Normalization Committee For Plateau State FA Shortly after the government of Kano State graciously gave the nod to host the NNL relegation play-off at the Sani …

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),Sola Aiyepeku has canvassed for more Tournaments in the game of Badminton for optimum development in Nigeria. Aiyepeku made the statement while talking to the media at grand finals of the 6th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. He …

In a remarkable showcase of talent, Stanley Nwabali, currently playing for Chippa United in the South African league, demonstrated his exceptional goalkeeping skills during Nigeria’s recent victory against the AFCON host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nwabali’s composed and confident performance not only secured a win for Nigeria but also resulted in a clean sheet. Read Also: Multi-Talented Rivers Angels Player Victoria …