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The regular end of season Match Day 22 of the Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group A ended with a 1-1 stalemate between Madiba FC and Beyond Limits FA. Read Also: NLO UPDATE: Valiant FC’s Coach Targets National Team Appointment Spectators and fans from both teams gathered at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos, eagerly anticipating the thrilling encounter. …

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has revealed that he will wear the mask for the rest of his career due to safety reasons. Osimhen suffered a facial injury, in a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar during a Serie A match between Napoli and Inter Milan on November 21, 2021.   The mask has now become symbolic for the Forward, …

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George will be unveiled by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja on Monday. The unveiling will officially kick-start Finidi’s reign in charge of the Super Eagles. The former Ajax winger was appointed Super Eagles head coach two weeks ago. Finidi previously worked as an assistant to former handler of the team, Jose Peseiro. Read Also:Nigerian …

BAL 2024: Rivers Hoopers Clinch Playoffs Spot with Double OT Win against APR – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The double overtime victory propelled the them into the post-season, and marking their fourth win in five games of the Sahara Conference. Rivers Hoopers displayed resilience and determination in their quest for playoff contention, delivering a …

David Abiye George from Ondo State successfully defended her title as champion of the 2023 Lagos Women Run. She won the title last year, to record her second straight win in her second participation in the biggest women run in Africa. The 2023 Lagos Women Run which is in its 8th edition emerged as the most successful edition with over …

Rasheedat Ajibade, the Nigerian forward, continues to make waves in the Spanish Liga F, delivering another MVP-worthy performance in Atletico de Madrid Femenino’s impressive victory in the Madrid derby. Read Also: Troost-Ekong’s Return Bolsters Super Eagles Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Ajibade was instrumental in Atletico’s 3-2 triumph over Real Madrid Femenino. She scored a crucial goal, giving her team …

In a gripping encounter at Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa State, Lobi Stars of Makurdi managed to secure the top spot on the NPFL table despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kano Pillars in a week 18 match on Monday, January 15. The match kicked off with Stanley Oganbor putting Lobi Stars in the lead in the 5th minute, …

Chelsea defender, Marc Cucurella has revealed that he was not happy with his first season at Stamford Bridge. Cucurella, who is gradually making a positive impact under Blues manager, Mauro Pochettino, told Sky Sports in an interview said that he’s feeling better his place at Chelsea this season. The left-back is now impressing after a tough first season with the …

Nigeria’s placement in Pot 2 of the AFCON 2023 draw always threatened a ‘Group of Death’ scenario. To the chagrin of Nigerian football fans, so it proved, with the Super Eagles drawing hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. It’s certainly not a straightforward group, yet there are reasons to be positive, despite recent disappointments. The squad is clearly …

Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Player of the Match in Paris FC’s defeat to PSG in the French women’s league playoffs semi-final game on Saturday night. After regulation time ended 2-2, PSG went on to win 5-4 on penalty shootout. Nnadozie was outstanding in the encounter as she made seven saves and also two clearances. The other semi-final of the playoffs …