The People’s Elephant had shot themselves in the foot right from the first leg in Aba a fortnight ago as they could only record a barren draw against the Sudanese side.
Monday, September 30, 2019
CAF Champions League: How Enyimba Crash Out
The People’s Elephant had shot themselves in the foot right from the first leg in Aba a fortnight ago as they could only record a barren draw against the Sudanese side.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Akpeyi Named Man Of The Match In Kaizer Chiefs’ Win Against Baroka
Akpeyi replaced injured Bafana Bafana of South Africa goalie, Itumeleng Khune on 26 minutes and announced his arrival in fine style two minutes later with a point-blank save from Richard Mbulu’s diving header.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Granada Form Led To My Super Eagles' Recall -Ramon Azeez
The former Almería player has been included in Gernot Rohr’s 23-man squad that will face Brazil in an international friendly game on October 13 in Singapore.
Oghiabekhva Brace Earns Minsk Champions League Round of 16 Slot
The 29-year-old forward has continued to impress in the competition after inspiring Minsk's 1-0 first-leg win against Ivan Dal Santo's side, she scored in each half to help her side advance.
Danilo Out Of Brazil, Nigeria Friendly Clash
According to the medical bulletin, the former Manchester City star has suffered a left thigh muscle injury which was confirmed after medical examinations performed at JMedical and he will return to the pitch only after the international break.
Daniel Alves (São Paulo), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Atlético de Madrid), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos (PSG), éder Militão (Real Madrid) and Rodrigo Caio (Flamengo) are the other players classed as defenders on the Brazil roster for the friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria.
The Brazilian Football Confederation have not yet announced a replacement for Danilo.
As for Nigeria, Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo, who suffered a nasty head injury against Livingston on Wednesday.
Manager Steven Gerrard has hinted that the central midfielder will not return to action until after the international break.
Benfica's Tyronne Ebuehi and Brighton's Leon Balogun have not been handed call-ups because of concerns about their fitness.
Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Retain Top Spot In Africa, Ranked 36th In The World
Nigeria hold on to the top spot in Africa and also maintain its position as the Continent’s highest ranked team (36).
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Ahmed Musa Out As NFF Names Super Eagles' 23 Man Squad For Brazil Clash
There is a first call-up for Slavia Prague striker, Peter Olayinka while Granada's Ramon Azeez is returning to the squad after more than five years in the international wilderness.
2019/20 NPFL Season Gets October 16 Kick Off Date
The memos to the effect have been dispatched to the 20 clubs that would take part in the NPFL by the LMC as regards the new season possible kick off date.
Aribo In Doubt For Super Eagles, Brazil Friendly Clash
Aribo could only manage 22 minutes of action after suffering a horror head injury following a strong challenge from Livingston’s Steven Davis and was replaced by Ricki Lamie.
Chukwueze, Dele-Bashiru Get 2019 Golden Boy Award Nomination
Golden Boy Award was initiated and given by popular Italian newspaper Tuttosport, every year, for the most outstanding player in Europe under 21 years of age. Nominees must be players of clubs in top tier European leagues, and voting are done by journalists.
Arc Giwa Distributes Customised Notebooks To Students In Public Schools
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| Arc. Giwa with some of the pupils during the distribution of the exercise books |
Arc. Giwa, who is the Otunba of Lagun, during the distribution of the notebooks described education as one important legacy good parents and responsible government could provide for its citizens.
Osimhen Thrilled To Score For Lille At Home Again
The Lille forward opened scoring two minutes before the break and also set up Loic Remy for the second goal in the 64th minute.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Lagos Govt Pledges Support For WNFF HOS Football Festival
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| Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat |
Giving the assurance on Tuesday was the Deputy Governor of Lagos State Eng. Obafemi Hamzat during the courtesy call on him in his office by the leadership of WNFF and Main Organising Committee for the Football Festival.
2019 IAAF Council Elections: Solomon Ogba Barred From Contesting
Ogba, who failed four years ago in his bid to become the first Nigerian to be in the IAAF Council when the elections were held in Beijing, China decided to put his hat in the ring four years later and was initially not confirmed for the race.
Super Falcons Camp In Disarray Over Captaincy Saga
Danjuma was appointed as the caretaker boss of the multiple African Champions following the exit of Swede handler, Thomas Dennerby over interference from the Nigeria Football Federation Chieftains.
Monday, September 23, 2019
No Experiment Against Brazil -Rohr
“I am glad that we have all the Super Eagles regulars back in training and playing for their respective clubs, so I have to play my best players against Brazil. It’s a good test game and we shall give it our best shot ahead of our AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho,” stated.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
2020 CHAN Qualifier : Super Eagles In Shock Loss To Sparrowhawks
Nigeria's Sanusi Ibrahim scored in the 10th minute against the Sparrowhawks but the hosts equalised two minutes later through Yendoutie Richard Nana and so ended the first 45 minutes.
Oshoala Bags Brace In Barcelona 6-1 Maul Of Atletico Madrid
Oshoala ended her four-match goal drought in the league following the two goals she scored in the game.
Learn From My Mistakes -Fashanu Warns Abraham Over Dangers Of Choosing England
Abraham has a Nigerian father, who incidentally is friends with the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
2020 CHAN Qualifier: Beat Togo In Lome -Nigeria Ambassador Charges Home-Eagles
The Eagles will take on the Sparrow Hawks of Togo on Sunday in a first leg, second round qualifying match of the 2020 African Nations Championship billed for Cameroon.
NFF In Partnership Agreement With AS Roma
The partnership, which was unveiled on Friday in Abuja, will see the NFF and Roma collaborate together on and off the pitch, with one long term objective being for the club to help further grow and improve all levels of football in Nigeria.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Ndidi Named Top Interceptor In Europe
According to Whoscored.com, the Leicester City midfielder has made the most interceptions in Europe's top five leagues so far this season, fifteen in total.
2020 CHAN Qualifiers: Home-Eagles Off To Lome For Togo Clash
20 players and the coaches led by Imama Amapakabo as well as backroom staffs made the trip.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Latest FIFA World Ranking: Super Eagles Drop One Place
The Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Ukraine in Dnipro in their last friendly in an international window that 78 friendlies, 74 continental qualifiers and 60 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers were played.
Brazil To Announce Squad For Nigeria Friendly Friday
From 1030 hours, in the auditorium of the entity, Brazil's senior, Olympic Team and U17 coaches will unveil their squad lists for international matches in October.
FIBA World Ranking: Nigeria Ranks Top In Africa
Nigeria entered the 2019 FIBA World Cup as the 33rd ranked team in the world, by the time the tournament ended, the team climbed 10 places in the ranking with 441.4 points.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Sports Minister Welcomes ANOCA Boss Ahead IOC President’s Visit
Engr Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC and Treasurer of ANOCA while introducing the the ANOCA President to the Honourable Minister hinted that this visit is very important to Nigeria at this period because primarily, they are looking at the visit of the IOC President to Nigeria and all that it entails.
NFF Corruption Probe: Pinnick, Others' Properties Seized
The investigation is carried out by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission’s (ICPC). Responding to public interest, the ICPC has published an official statement, which listed all seized properties as well as the alleged reasons for the move.
Oyo SWAN, Family Bring Back Memories of Nigeria's Legendary Goalkeeper Best Ogedegbe
According to a press release signed by the Secretary of the Organising Committee of the Memorial Lecture, who is also the Secretary of SWAN in Oyo state, Mr Adewale Tijani, the memorial lecture will hold on the sixth of November 2019 at the Conference Hall of the Tribune Newspaper in Ibadan.
Oshoala Named New Super Falcons' Skipper
Danjuma confirmed the appointment in Abuja, Tuesday, at the team’s training camp ahead of the two-legged qualifying fixture.
Osimhen's Champions League debut Ends In Loss
Osimhen, who is having a season to remember thanks to his goalscoring exploits in Ligue 1, was handed his maiden appearance in the competition, but the Nigerian missed several scoring opportunities.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
International Friendly: Super Eagles To Face Brazil October 13
According to a release from the Brazilian Football Confederation, Rohr’s side was picked because they are ranked among the best two teams in Africa and also for their physical football.
NFF, Dennerby Feud: Sports Minister Wades In
There were reports that the Swede had threatened to resign from his position over several issues that have boiled over in recent weeks.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Sport Minister Promises To Revamp National Stadium Lagos
Dare who was sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari last month embarked on an inspection tour of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja a few days after his appointment.
Dennerby Threatens To Quit Super Falcons Over Interference
The Swedish national women's team coach, who led Nigeria to second round place at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, is said to be considering his position as head coach of team, after top Federation officials black balled players for going public over unpaid allowances and bonuses.
Abraham Keeps Representing Nigeria Hope Alive
Abraham, 21, was born in London but he qualifies for the Super Eagles through paternal lineage.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Semi Ajayi’s Goal Keeps West Brom Unbeaten Run Intact
Ajayi, who had been on international duty with Nigeria the past week, played all 90 minutes for the Baggies.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Top Gospel Singers Thrill At Night Of Unlimited Praises With Mama Praise
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| During the mega musical concert, Power of Praises hosted by the Lady Evangelist Oluwakamiye Akinpelu (second left) Easter Igbekele, Prophet Samuel Samiye Olabode, the General Overseer of The he General Overseer of The Angel of Christ Gospel Church and an artist |
Arrays of gospel artists that converged to sing big praises unto the Lord during the mega concert includes Bisi Alawiye, Adegbodu Twins, Kenny Ologo Ara, Femo Lancaster, Olu Mighty, Arole Jesu Twins, Kemi Rehoboth and host of others.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Iheanacho Still Part Of My Squad -Leicester City Boss
Iheanacho is yet to make an appearance for the Foxes this term despite scoring thrice in pre-season.
The former Manchester City forward failed to make club’s matchday squad in their last two Premier League games against Sheffield United and Bournemouth.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
NFF Returns Salisu To Super Eagles Coaching Crew After One-Year Ban
Salisu was slammed with the ban by the NFF Ethics Committee last year after he was found guilty of collecting a sum reported to be $1000. He was also fined $5000 for the offence.
Ekiti Set To Hold Sports Summit Before 2019 Ends
The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Yemi Owoseni, who made this known in Ado-Ekiti, explained that the summit was organized to create a workable and sustainable result-oriented sports policy.
Workout Good Synergy Between Sports And Tourism, Ufitfly Boss Urges Sunday Dare
The team leader of the popular tour broken firm, Ufitfly, Evang. Ajibola Ogunkeyede made this call while speaking with newsmen at the departure lunge of the Muritala Mohammed International Airport while seeing-off the Jerusalem bound crew on Tuesday.
Jerusalem Pilgrimage: Pilgrims Left Nigeria Amidst Fanfare, Applaud Ufit Fly
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| Jerusalem Pilgrims and the officials of Ufit Fly at the departure lunge of Muritala Mohammed International Airport on Tuesday. |
Some of the pilgrims who spoken with the newsmen during their departure at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport expressed satisfaction while thanking the popular tour broker, Ufit Fly for making their departure for the journey an itch-free despite large numbers of the contingents.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
No Permanent Deal For Moses At Fenerbahce
The 28-year-old is too expensive for the Turkish club due to his £75,000-a-week wages, in addition to the fee required to sign him.
Oshoala Named In Bracelona's Champions League Squad For Juventus Trip
The Blaugranes initially signed the forward on loan from China's Jiangsu Suning in January, and she scored the Spanish giants' only goal in their maiden Champions League final last season.
Arsenal Was Wrong To Sell Iwobi -Nwankwo Kanu
The Gunners legend said Arsenal should have done all they could to hold on to a player they had developed since he was eight.
U23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier: We 'll Come Out Victorious Against Sudan -Awoniyi
It is evident that the Imama Amapakabo-led side have a poor away form having lost two matches against Libya and Sudan without scoring a goal despite the abundance of attack-minded players in the squad.
Clash With Ukraine Marks New Beginning For Super Eagles -Rohr
Speaking ahead of the Dnipro Arena showdown, Rohr reiterates he is looking forward to a good game that will help in the development of his young squad, and recalls his first match against Ukraine as Niger Republic coach.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Shevchenko Explains Rational Behind Friendly With Super Eagles
One of the in-form teams in Europe at the moment, Ukraine put three goals past Lithuania in their latest fixture, a result which keeps them in firm control to qualify for the European Championship.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
2019 FIBA World Cup: D'Tigers Defeat China, Pick Olympic Ticket
Josh Okogie inspired Nigeria to finish as Africa’s best team at the World Cup and automatically book a ticket for the 2020 Olympic Games.
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