National Teams
Osimhen Removes Napoli Related Posts From Instagram After TikTok Row
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tension between Victor Osimhen and Napoli is gradually escalating after the forward reportedly deleted Napoli related posts from his Instagram page.
Osimhen made the move after Napoli posted a video on Tik Tok...
WAFCON 2024: Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others to face Sao Tome and...
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe.
Foreign Football
Osimhen Removes Napoli Related Posts From Instagram After TikTok Row
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tension between Victor Osimhen and Napoli is gradually escalating after the forward reportedly deleted Napoli related posts from his Instagram page.
Osimhen made the move after Napoli posted a video on Tik Tok...
Uzoho Pens New Four-Year Contract At Omonia Nicosia
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Cypriot First Division club , Omonia Nicosia have announced Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has signed a new four year contract.
Uzoho will now remain...
Nigerian Football
Bet9ja Football League: Ondo FA inaugurates committee for 2nd edition
Ondo State Football Association on Monday in Akure inaugurated a 10-man committee for the second edition of Bet9ja Ondo State Football League.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the league is for all amateur soccer clubs in the...
CAF CC: Morocco’s RS Berkane Arrive Nigeria For Insurance Clash
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Moroccan club RS Berkane have arrived Benin City for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Bendel Insurance.
The RS Berkane contingent touched first touched down in Lagos on Thursday ...
Kebbi United gets interim management committee
The Kebbi Government has appointed a four-member Interim Management Committee for Kebbi United Football Club.
Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Nasir Idris who disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, said the Commissioner for Youth and Sports,...
Other Sports
Tobi Amusan: AIU Files Appeal Against Disciplinary Tribunal Decision
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced that it had filed an appeal against World Athletics’ Disciplinary Tribunal which last month overturned the provisional suspension imposed on Nigeria’s hurdler, Tobi Amusan.
Sports Minister parleys with Niger Delta Minister on Sports Development
By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Wednesday embarked on an official/stakeholders' engagement visit to the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, in Abuja.
Anambra markets jostle for N10m in traders sports championship
Organisers of the Anambra Traders Sports Championship say over N10 million prize money will be won in the competition which will hold between Oct. 18 and Nov. 25.
The competition is being organised by Anambra State...
CFA/FIFA
Mikel, Akide Make Panel Of Soccer Experts For 2023 Best FIFA Awards
Nigerian soccer legends John Mikel Obi and Mercy Akide are on the panel of football experts for the 2023 FIFA Best Football Awards.
Mikel is among the 11 experts that shortlisted the nominees for the men's...
CAF CC: Morocco’s RS Berkane Arrive Nigeria For Insurance Clash
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Moroccan club RS Berkane have arrived Benin City for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Bendel Insurance.
The RS Berkane contingent touched first touched down in Lagos on Thursday ...
WAFCON 2024: Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others to face Sao Tome and Principe
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe.
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Sportstainment
Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala, Nominated for 2023 Ballon d’Or Award
This nomination follows a remarkable season in which she showcased her exceptional talent, scoring 29 goals and providing 7 assists in 46 matches.
Osimhen Nominated For 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or.
The 24-year-old is the first Nigerian male player to be nominated for the award.
Osimhen was recognised...
Akpom Scoops PFA Championship Player Of The Year Award
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Chuba Akpom has won the Professional Football Association (PFA) Championship Players' Player of the Year award.
The Nigerian-born striker was top scorer in the Sky Bet Championship last year.
Akpom...
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Remi Tinubu challenges Falcons to dazzle the world
The wife of Nigeria's President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has charged the Senior Women National Team of Nigeria to pull efforts, talents and skills together and dominate at the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals starting in Australia and New Zealand in 18 days’ time.
Qatar 2022: Morocco Shock To Become First African Country To Reach Semis
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Morocco make history as the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-final after a stunning 1-0 win against Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha on...