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In a significant development within the Nigerian football landscape, the Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued invitations to several referees and assistant referees to clarify and explain their actions and decisions in recent Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) matches. The notice, dated 4th December 2023, has raised eyebrows as it sheds light on alleged controversies …

Declan Rice has blamed inexperience for Arsenal’s defeat to Porto in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash. A 94th minute strike from Galeno earned the Portuguese giants the first leg advantage. It extends Arsenal’s unimpressive record in Champions League knockout games as they still have not won outside of the group stages since 2010, having exited at the …

Super Eagles out to end Unwanted Record – Latest Sports News In Nigeria It’s an important game for both teams, particularly for Nigeria, who are looking to end a 15-game winless streak in friendly matches. While the Eagles have endured difficult …

D’Tigers Ready for 2025 Afrobasket Qualifiers – Latest Sports News In Nigeria There were concerns within the basketball community about D’Tigers’ participation due to financial constraints faced by the Ministry of Sports. However, Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has given his consent for the team to participate. He assured that necessary funds …

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle and Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi garnered vital points after making it to the podium at the ITTF Saudi Arabia Para Open 2023 in Riyadh. Read Also: Kwara United Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye Advocates Improved Playing Grounds For Nigerian Clubs To Excel In Continental Competitions The Commonwealth Games medalists competed against some of the …

Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In Tuesday’s second leg playoff, the Falcons beat Cape Verde 2-1 to progress 7-1 on aggregate. In the first leg played few days ago, the Falcons triumphed 5-0. After Cape Verde took an early lead, Esther Okoronkwo and Rasheedat Ajibade scored in …

Tobi Amusan Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, has not been cleared to participate in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary next week, World Athletics declared on Sunday. Reports said that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had earlier removed Amusan’s name from the upcoming competition as she was still being investigated for alleged doping. AFN, however, later included her name …

Group A of the NWFL saw Dannaz Ladies clinched a 4-2 victory against Confluence Queens. Coach Dianna Asak Johnson expressed her excitement and the significance of this win in a post-match interview with Sports247. Read Also: Daniel Japheth Completes Move To Akwa United FC For 2023/24 NPFL Season “Well, you can say that again, more than excited,” Johnson began. She …

Iheanacho Commits to Leicester City – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After starting the campaign with a 2-1 Coventry City last weekend, the Foxes followed it up with a …

Nigerian-born English boxer, Anthony Joshua says he does not feel pressure any more since he is no longer a heavyweight champion. Joshua said this after he defeated Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven of their midnight of Saturday at London’s O2 Arena. The win – Joshua’s first stoppage win in two and half years – sets up a …