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In a shocking turn of events, reigning champions of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Enyimba International, have found themselves in hot water, slapped with a hefty N2 million fine for the misconduct of their officials during a clash with Rangers International. The league’s disciplinary body issued the fine, citing a breach of NPFL regulations, specifically related to inadequate …

The Nigeria Curling Federation (NCF) has announced the former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the Fedration’s Grand Matron. Read Also: Akwa United Coach Fatai Osho Applauds Team’s Response In Pre-Season Games The NCF President Daniel Damola said the choice of Mrs. Jonathan was well-thought-out and also well-deserving of a woman who …

African Games: Falconets Aim for Gold – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The resolve comes on the heels of a convincing 2-0 victory over Uganda on Monday night, propelling Nigeria into a final showdown against rivals, Ghana.     Under Danjuma’s guidance, the holders have maintained a flawless record in the competition, triumphing in all …

Mfon Udoh, a former Enyimba and Akwa United striker, has disclosed that certain home-based players do request for financial assistance from their foreign-based counterparts during their time in the Super Eagles camp. Udoh made this surprising revelation during an episode of The Abu Azeez Podcast, hosted by the former Beach Eagles star Abu Azeez. “Because we don’t have money and …

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, a known sports enthusiast, was present at the African Games yesterday to witness Team Nigeria’s performance. However, it was his comments on the upcoming U20 female football final that caught everyone’s attention. Read Also: Team Nigeria AAG Update: Elizabeth Anyanacho Secures Gold Medal For Nigeria in Taekwondo The Nigerian U20 female football team is …

With Spain crowned as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup winner for the very first time after edging out England at the Accor Stadium in Sydney yesterday, there are iconic moments that stood out from the record-breaking WWC event ranging from Super Falcon’s dramatic penalty shoot-out with the Lioness in the knockout stage to the trophy and award presentation as …

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George, has said the two friendly games against Ghana and Mali are crucial for the team. Finidi will take charge of the Super Eagles in the two friendly games which will hold in Marrakech, Morocco following the exit of Jose Peseiro. The Eagles will take on Ghana on 22 March and on 26 March …

The management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba led by the Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu has issued a stern warning to the players and technical crew of the team following their abysmal performances in recent times. Read Also: D’Tigers Emerge Champions Of China Autumn Basketball Tour This warning came on the back of the team’s recent loss to Wydad Casablanca of …

Samuel Chukwueze got his AC Milan career off to a perfect start as they defeated Bologna 2-0 in their first game of the league season on Monday night. Chukwueze, who joined Milan from Villarreal this summer, was brought on for goal scorer and new signing Christian Pulisic on 74 minutes. First half goals from Olivier Giroud and Pulisic got Milan’s …

Black Stars Trio Omitted from Friendly Against Nigeria, Reasons Revealed – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Thomas Partey, Joseph Paintsil, and Inaki Williams were notable absentees from the 26-man squad selected for the friendly encounter.     The GFA clarified that Paintsil, who recently joined LA Galaxy in the United States, is unable to travel …