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Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere says the team’s main objective is to win the title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. The Nigerian girls finished third at the last edition of the competition in India. Olowookere however claimed they want the ultimate prize this time around. “Our slogan is that we ...
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen says his team went through a “horrible ordeal” in Libya. The Nigerian contingent were held hostage at an abandoned airport, more than two hours drive from the venue of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. The team was denied access to water and ...
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has welcomed the Super Eagles back to Nigeria after their challenging experience in Libya where they went for a return Group D match for the AFCON 2025 qualifier. The Minister, who personally received the national team at the Abuja airport on behalf of the President of ...
Paul Pogba has broken his silence amid the club he could play for next. Pogba, who is currently under contract with Juventus, is set to leave the Serie A giants after his ban for testing positive for testosterone was recently reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration in Sport, CAS. Negotiations is ongoing ...
Ademola Lookman is still eager for a new challenge despite failing to secure a move away from Atalanta this summer. The Nigeria international tried to force an exit over the summer following firm interest from Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain. Atalanta however refused to sell Lookman and later welcome him back to the team. According ...
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has revealed that his team will adopt the right tactics for their next game against Shooting Stars. Finidi said that the players require a proper rest following their long trip to Katsina. He added that the coaching crew will ensure the players are ready for the encounter. Rivers United ...
Al-Hilal forward, Neymar, is backing his compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The winner will be announced at an event on October 28, with Vinicius considered one of the frontrunners for the prize. Others include Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid). Speaking ...
The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development to the newsmen. “We have finally returned to Nigeria, just landed in Kano’’ an exhausted Efoghe said. Players and officials of the team were ...
Ahmed Musa has reacted to the Super Eagles’ inhumane treatment at the hands of Libyan authorities, Newsmen reports. Musa expressed disappointment with the action of the North Africans. The 32-year-old called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to enforce strict measures on the Libya Football Federation as punishment for their action. “I’m extremely disappointed ...
Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface has decried the type of bus the Libyan authorities brought to pick up the Super Eagles from the Al Abaq Airport. Boniface said the Libyan authorities sent what he described as “Isakaba bus” to pick the Super Eagles from the airport. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been stranded at the ...
The Libya Football Federation, LFF, has denied accusations of foul play or sabotage, after the Nigeria national team were left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival. In a statement on Monday, LFF cited routine air traffic control protocols, security checks and logistical challenges as factors that can affect air travel. ...
Victor Ikpeba has said Libya should be banned from international football after the inhumane treatment they subjected the Super Eagles to, Newsmen reports. The Super Eagles are still stranded at the Al Abaq Airport following their arrival in the North African country on Sunday for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday 4 encounter ...
Wild Africa says that the public hearing for the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill 2024 has been scheduled for Oct. Oct. 24 in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This is contained in a statement issued by Nigeria’s Representative of Wild Africa, Mr Festus Iyorah, on Monday in Lagos. Iyorah said that the bill was championed ...
Grace Agbo has emerged champion of the 2nd Tukur Yusuf Buratai (TYB) Ladies Golf Open championship in Abuja. The Newsmen reports that Agbo clinched the international tournament’s most coveted trophy after she played 239 gross over three days. She posted a score of 78, 85, 76 on the first, second and third day respectively. Agbo ...
The Libyan Football Federation has denied any involvement in the inhumane treatment meted out on Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ in the country. Super Eagles players and officials are currently stranded at the Al Abaq Airport several hours after arriving the North African country for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday 4 encounter against the ...
Nigeria have gone top of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Super Eagles claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Libya in a MatchDay 3 fixture on Friday. The game was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the only goal ...
Shooting Stars have expressed their determination to record victory in the matchday 6 encounter against Enyimba. The Oluyole Warriors will square up with Enyimba at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Sunday. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side are winless in their last two games. “Poised to bring down the Elephants,” Shooting Stars wrote on X. Newsmen recalls ...
England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley has given update on Bukayo Saka’s injury. Saka sustained an injury during England’s UEFA Nations League 2-1 defeat to Greece on Thursday. The Arsenal star limped out during the encounter at Wembley Stadium just minutes after the Three Lions fell 1-0 behind. Saka was treated by medics, before being replaced ...
Real Madrid star, Arda Guler has dismissed rumours of any problems with manager Carlo Ancelotti regarding his playing time for the Los Blancos this season. Despite not being a regular starter for Real Madrid this season, the Turkish midfielder has addressed the concerns surrounding his position in Ancelotti’s side. The 19-year-old has mostly been utilised ...
Former Real Madrid forward, Antonio Cassano has told the club’s all time scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo that he does not like him as a player. Cassano, known for his criticism of the Portuguese, said this while divulging details of the interaction he had with Ronaldo. The interaction followed the decision of the Italian to exclude Ronaldo ...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a stern warning to clubs facing complaints of overdue payables and contract breach. The league body has given all the clubs a deadline of Monday, October 14, to resolve the issue or have the licences of their new players withdrawn indefinitely. Newsmen recalls that the NPFL had ...
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen is rooting for Victor Boniface to open his goal account for the team against Libya on Friday (today). Boniface has failed to register a goal in eight appearances for the three-time African champions. The Bayer Leverkusen star is expected to lead the line against the Mediterranean Knights in the ...
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has blamed the state of the Estadio Monumental de Maturín pitch for their “ugly’ 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. There was heavy rain in Maturi before kickoff, forcing an initial delay. The players eventually returned to the pitch to play on a soaked ...
