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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is exploring his options for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON), considering the inclusion of Kingsley Eduwo after a review by the NFF technical committee. The committee members have advised Peseiro to look into African or Nigerian-based strikers who can provide robust options, especially in physically demanding and tightly contested matches—a quality reminiscent of …

Holders Enyimba held Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 21 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. The hosts dominated the game but were unable to break down the Enyimba defence. The Peoples Elephants remain in third position with 36 points from 21 games. Former champions Rangers defeated Doma United …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made the decision to exclude Nigerian referees from officiating at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The announcement was made on Tuesday, as CAF revealed the list of 85 referees selected for a preparatory course ahead of the 2023 AFCON. Notably absent from the list were Nigerian referees, marking another …

Osimhen Rekindles Hope for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After being included in the starting eleven by new coach Francesco Calzona, Osimhen’s equalizer nullified Robert Lewandowski’s opener for Barcelona. This marked the Nigerian’s 9th goal in 16 Champions League matches, with 6 goals at home, matching Lorenzo Insigne’s record. His standout performance against …

Former Nigerian international, Nduka Ugbade has advised Victor Boniface to learn from Victor Osimhen’s goal scoring exploit in the Super Eagles. Recall that Boniface made his senior national debut against Sao Tome where Nigeria triumphed 6-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. However, it was the Napoli striker that grabbed the headline with his hattrick, to take his …

The senior men’s handball national team, Golden Arrows, has initiated rigorous training in Abuja in preparation for the upcoming 13th Africa Games scheduled to take place in Ghana in March. Following their recent triumph at the President’s Cup during the Africa Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, Golden Arrows will be Nigeria’s sole representative in the handball event at the Africa …

Following his recent knockout win against Finland’s Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena in London Saturday, two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has confirmed his next match will be against America’s Deontay Wilder. Read Also: NNL Relegation Playoffs: Aluo Praises Kano State Government, Commends Refs, Fans Joshua, during a press conference after his win against Helenius on Saturday, not only confirmed …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice inside 22 minutes to give Portugal a commanding lead in their Euro 2024 qualifying clash. The captain wasted little time for the Selecao, bagging the opener with his 160th career penalty after five minutes. He added a second soon after, latching onto Joao Felix’s through ball, before lifting an effort over the keeper and into an …

Bayer Leverkusen’s forward, Victor Boniface, envisions donning Nigeria’s jersey at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, scheduled from January 13 to February 11. The 22-year-old’s outstanding performances for Leverkusen have earned him a coveted spot in the Nigerian squad, having scored eight goals and provided five assists under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso. Boniface, currently …

In a remarkable journey of determination and skill, 14-year-old Seun Ogunsakin made history as Nigeria’s first teenage recipient of a wild card in over a decade to participate in the prestigious Junior Grand Slam at Wimbledon. Read Also: Fame Foundation, French Embassy Collaborate To Promote Breakdancing Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics However, despite his astounding journey, Ogunsakin narrowly missed the …