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Historic Bundesliga Win for Tella and Leverkusen Teammates – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Tella entered the fray as a substitute for Jeremie Frimpong in the 88th minute, and imparted the Leverkusen attack.   This season, the Nigerian has scored four goals and registered one assist in his 12 appearances. The match saw Frimpong break …

Coach Jose Peseiro says Jordan Torunarigha will get his chance to play for Super Eagles.   Jordan Torunarigha received an invitation to the Super Eagles for the tie against Sao Tome and Principe, after switching allegiance to Nigeria from Germany.   The player made the match day squad but didn’t get a taste of action as the Super Eagles thrashed …

Sporting Lagos has officially appointed Shola Adegun as the head coach of its highly-anticipated youth team. Read Also: 19th Annual Mike Okonkwo Football Championship Promotes Grassroots Sports and Talent Development Adegun’s mandate is to spearhead the development efforts of the recently promoted Nigeria Professional Football League outfit. Adegun brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served …

Former Nigeria international and 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed his willingness to serve as the coach of the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, stating his readiness to add value to the team. In an interview on News Central TV, Amuneke conveyed his eagerness to contribute to Nigerian football, emphasizing his lifelong dedication to the nation …

Coach Jose Peseiro is disappointed Super Eagles couldn’t convert their chances in the international friendly against Saudi Arabia. The Super Eagles wasted the best opportunities from the games as they were forced to a 2-2 draw. Italy based duo Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze were the culprit, wasting golden chances in the first half. Coach Jose Peseiro, however, is concerned …

Forward Ibrahim Olawoyin was the hero, guiding Rizespor to a 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkish Super Lig encounter at the Caykur Didi Stadium. Olawoyin stole the show in the nail-biting encounter with two crucial goals for his team. He opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute before sealing the win with a stoppage-time strike. The …

Super Eagles defender, Kevin Akpoguma was missing in action as Hoffenheim lost 1-0 to Union Berlin in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who has made 12 appearances, has bagged six yellow cards this ongoing season. A game that was marked with two red cards from both side, saw Stanley Nsoki of Hoffenheim and Kevin Volland was of Union Berlin …

In a move set to amplify his footballing prowess, former Plateau United sensation Isah Aliyu Ndala has embarked on a promising loan spell with Tanzania’s Kinondoni Municipal Council F.C. Read Also: Sporting Lagos Set to Secure South-Sudanese Youngster Joseph Loro The 20-year-old Defensive Midfielder’s journey to the Tanzanian club comes as he seeks to further hone his skills and contribute …

Crowned champion of the men’s singles event at the US Open, Novak Djokovic has expressed his excitement after clinching a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York, said he was living his childhood dreams. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. …

Video has captured moment, the deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, jumped into celebration as Bendel Insurance piped Plateau United in NPFL clash. The post VIDEO: Edo deputy governor jumps to celebration as Bendel Insurance pip Plateau United in NPFL clash appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited.