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Post views: 31 …calls for system reforms in line with modern trends The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that it will stop at nothing to ensure that a perfect system is put in place for referees to excel. The President of the Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Gusau, made this known when the leadership of the Nigeria Football Referees …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle says the list of players competing in the Unity Cup in May will largely be made up of players from little-known leagues in Europe, as well as players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chelle confirmed the OwnGoalNigeria.com exclusive two days ago saying that the team’s fringe players will also get a …

Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has rejected growing claims that former Nigerian internationals feel entitled to roles within the Nigerian Football Federation and national teams. READ ALSO: ‘Everyone is to blame’ Oguh points fingers: Players and NFF share responsibility for World Cup failure In the face of criticism, Adepoju made it clear that former players do not demand positions …

Frank Onyeka was in action as Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after Bobby Thomas’ late equalizer earned a 1-1 draw against Ryan Alebiosu’s Blackburn. While Onyeka was substituted in the 62nd minute, Alebiosu was in action for 90 minutes. Coventry only needed a point from Friday’s game to seal promotion but …

Post views: 88 By Silvernews MARKAN FC/FA, a football club based in Imo State and owned by Obiukwu Macanthony, has continued to make strides in the development of youth football, positioning itself as one of the emerging talent hubs in Nigeria. Founded in 2010, the club has grown in reputation for discovering and developing young players, with many of …

The organizers of Nigeria’s renowned off-season tournament, the Gold Cup, have congratulated Sporting Lagos for securing a spot in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Jeffrey Butler and his team made history after clinching South West bragging rights by defeating Osun United in the final Nigerian National League season match at the Lanreleke Township Stadium, Ileogbo. Alex Leme scored the …

Post views: 24 Organizers of Nigeria’s renowned off-season tournament, Gold Cup, have extended their congratulations to Sporting Lagos for securing a place in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Jeffrey Butler and his team made history after clinching South West bragging rights by defeating Osun United in their final match of the Nigeria National League season at the Lanreleke …

Göztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis is among the players the Super Eagles coach has included in his squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in May, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chelle will use the tournament to give fringe players a place in his team, as well as talented players from low-rated European leagues, which also include players from the Nigeria Premier …

By Ori Martins Former National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Chief (Sir) Fan Ndubuoke, has admonished journalists to always be guided by professionalism, patriotism and ethics in carrying out their duties, no matter the challenges. Ndubuoke, a 1994 NFF board member who qualified Nigeria for the World Cup for the first time and similarly lifted the …

Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen’s return to training has provided a significant boost for Galatasaray ahead of their Turkish Süper Lig clash against Gençlerbirliği. Osimhen returned to training on Tuesday after recovering from the arm injury he suffered in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool. The injury has forced the Nigerian international to miss Galatasaray’s last three matches …