Nigerian international Olisa Ndah’s injury woes have dealt a significant blow to his club and country. Orlando Pirates confirmed the defender will miss the remainder of the year due to a tibia fracture, Centerkick.com reports. Ndah, suffered the injury in a September 24 Premiership clash with Polokwane City. This setback will keep him out of…
The delegation of Nigeria to Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya still remained at the Al Abraq Airport 12 hours after landing in Libya. The chartered ValueJet aircraft was, strangely and in a dangerous manner, diverted to the small airport away from Benghazi just as the pilot was completing his approach to the Benghazi Airport….
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set as objective, the maximum six points from this month’s double header between the Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in the teams’ group D attrition as the race to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo…
In a warm-up game for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Flamingos were forced to a 1-1 draw by Mexico on Monday in the Dominican Republic. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side took the lead through Faridat Abdulkareem’s 33rd-minute strike but Mexico equalized just three minutes later. The friendly match served as preparation for the Flamingos’…
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has claimed its first managerial casualty of the season, as Bright Ozebagbe resigned from his position as Ikorodu City manager. Ozebagbe, who masterminded Ikorodu City’s promotion to the NPFL and ensured relegation survival in the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season, couldn’t replicate the same success in the topflight….
The Nigeria U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have relocated to Ikenne, Ogun State, as they intensify preparations for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo. The team, quarterfinalists at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, will spend a week at the state-of-the-art Remo Sports Institute, fine-tuning their strategies and building team cohesion ahead of the…
Lobi Stars FC Announces Coaching Change: Eugene Agagbe Out, Daniel Amokachi In In a significant shake-up, Lobi Stars FC’s Board of Directors has relieved Eugene Agagbe of his duties as Chief Coach, effective immediately. This decision follows a comprehensive review of Agagbe’s tenure, marked by a disappointing run of form. During his stint, Agagbe managed…
Kano Pillars secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in their NPFL Matchday 5 clash, thanks to Ahmed Musa’s impressive brace at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The Super Eagles captain made a triumphant return to Kano Pillars, rejoining the club on a short-term contract after leaving Sivasspor in Turkey. His goalscoring prowess…
Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium hosted an electrifying MTN 8 final on Saturday, October 5, as Orlando Pirates staged an incredible comeback to defeat Stellenbosch 3-1, securing their 13th title and third consecutive victory in the competition. Stellenbosch drew first blood through Lehlohonolo Mojela’s 12th-minute strike, but Monnapule Saleng equalized for the Buccaneers just before halftime….
Victor Osimhen’s injury is a massive blow to the Super Eagles’ hopes in the AFCON qualifiers against Libya. The prolific striker has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a serious thigh strain, which means he’ll miss both legs of the crucial qualifier. Osimhen’s absence is a significant loss for Nigeria, considering his impressive goal-scoring…
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoya, defenders…
PROFOOT Football Academy has once again emerged as champions in the Alimosho Football Coaches Council U-16 League, securing their second consecutive title under the guidance of Coaches Olamilekan Quadri (aka Kalou) and Muri. The duo, mentored by the academy’s Proprietor and Technical Director, Coach Olanrewaju Olojo-Kosoko (nicknamed “Wenger”), has been crucial to the team’s dominance…
Last year, the team at the time was known as Fit2live but as part of its structural and rebranding move, the club has now been renamed as PROFOOT FA and again retain the league having won the league with a game to spare, only losing 2 matches out of 18. Club Proprietor and Technical director,…
At just 16 years old, Nigerian footballer Godwin Udosen Etetim is proving that talent knows no boundaries. Currently on loan at CS Afumați from Romanian giants FC Dinamo 1948, the young midfielder has quickly established himself as a key player. His ability to read the game, coupled with his pace and creativity on the right…
In the heart of AS Kigali’s defense, Franklin Onyeabor has been a force to be reckoned with. The talented centre defender has played a crucial role in his team’s recent performances, showcasing his skills and determination on the pitch.Onyeabor has started the season with a bang, playing a full 90 minutes in both matches so…
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