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The Flying Eagles are expected to move their training camp to the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne this weekend as they step up preparations for the WAFU B U-20 Championship. Aliyu Zubairu’s side started preparations for the competition in Abuja last week. The Flying Eagles will train in Ikenne for one week before travelling ...
Rigas FS manager, Viktors Morozs admitted his side would have struggled against Victor Osimhen in Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League clash, Newsmen reports. The Latvian side rallied from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in the encounter. Osimhen missed the game due to a muscle injury. Morozs claimed the result would have been different had Osimhen ...
The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is set to sensitise Kwara United players on the dangers of drug abuse in Football. The sensitisation will take place at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin, on Saturday, October 5th. The commander general of the agency, Kwara State Division, Fatimah Abiola Popoola, is the convener of the programme. ...
Lawrence Ojaideh, Head of Operations, Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), the organisers of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL), says the season three edition of the league will start on Oct. 7. Ojaideh told the Newsmen in Lagos on Thursday that over 12 states across the federation would host this year’s championship, which ...
Emmanuel Ntuk has been named new head coach of Dakkada FC. Newsmen reports that Ntuk’s appointment was confirmed in a statement by the club on Thursday. The young tactician is making his second stint at the club after serving as technical adviser for Akwa Starlets, as Dakkada used to be known. We are delighted to ...
Former Napoli striker, Emanuele Calaio, has claimed that Antonio Conte picked Romelu Lukaku over Victor Osimhen due to the Belgian’s leadership qualities. Conte was appointed manager of the former Serie A champions this summer. One of the first decisions he took was to freeze Osimhen out of his first-team. Osimhen eventually joined Galatasaray on a ...
Lobi Stars have sought divine intervention following the team’s poor start to the new season. The Pride of Makurdi players and officials received prayers from the Chaplain of the club, Rev Fr Emmanuel Asue at the Mccarthy Stadium on Wednesday. Asue urged the players to show more determination to end the club’s struggles in the ...
Ademola Lookman has talked up Atalanta’s impressive victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, Newsmen reports. La Dea defeated their hosts 3-0 in a matchday two encounter on Wednesday. It was Gian Piero Gasperini’s side’s first win in the UEFA Champions League this season. “I’m very happy with the victory. I think tonight’s victory was very important for ...
Super Eagles’s interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has hinted at the conditions that could see him take on the job full-time. Eguaveon has been tasked with leading the team through the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya after picking up four points in the opening two games of the qualifiers. Eguavoen outlined that any consideration for ...
Former Ivory Coast head coach, Herve Renard, has claimed that he was close to taking the Super Eagles job. Renard would have replaced Finidi George, who resigned from the role after only two games. The two-time AFCON winner, who has also coached Saudi Arabia and France’s women’s national team, was among the top candidates considered ...
Enyimba forward, Austin Onyemaechi has expressed his delight following his dream debut for the club. Onyemaechi made his debut for the People’s Elephant in the 1-0 win over Akwa United at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Wednesday. The youngster grabbed the winning goal for Enyimba in the game. Onyemaechi described Enyimba as the best ...
Barcelona confirmed the signing of former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on Wednesday. The LaLiga giants have signed Szczesny after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was ruled out with a long-term injury. Szczesny, who was among the spectators as Barca thrashed Young Boys in the Champions League yesterday, joined the club as a free agent. The ...
Victor Osimhen was omitted from the Galatasaray squad that will face Latvian side Rigas FC in a UEFA Europa League game on Thursday. Osimhen sustained a muscle injury in the club’s 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last weekend. The 25-year-old scored twice for Galatasaray in the thrilling encounter. The Turkish Super Lig champions announced on ...
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso believes Victor Boniface still has more tricks up his sleeve. Boniface has established himself as Die Werkself’s leading marksman since his arrival at the club last summer. The powerful striker scored the winning goal in the Bundesliga champions 1-0 victory over AC Milan in a UEFA Champions League fixture at ...
Edo State Government has solicited for fans support ahead of Bendel Insurance’s rescheduled matchday 3 fixture against Shooting Stars. The Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Yussuf Alli made the call in Benin. Alli acknowledged the importance of the home support in their quest to get a favourable result. “Insurance FC needs our support. Bendel ...
The Mediterranean Knights of Libya will arrive Uyo next week Monday for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday 3 encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Nasser Al-Hadiri’s side will be up against the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11. The North Africans will host the ...
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Ilkay Gundogan played the “worst game” he has seen of him in the last eight or nine years against Newcastle last weekend. Gundogan failed to impress at St James Park as City were held to a 1-1 draw. However, the German midfielder was back on the score sheet, ...
Manchester United have officially included Chido Obi-Martin in their first team for this season. The Danish forward is listed as the third-choice striker behind Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on his X handle on Wednesday, the 16-year-old is expected to get some minutes this campaign. Obi-Martin signed for ...
NOVA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being and interests of high-net-worth individuals by sponsoring the 27th Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament. Hosted at the prestigious Ikoyi Golf Club 1938, the annual tournament for 2024 took place from September 21st, to Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The Nigeria Cup Golf Tournament, organised by the Ikoyi Golf ...
Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has praised his players for their massive effort in the 1-1 against Bendel Insurance last weekend. The Ikon Allah Boys played the majority of the game with 10 men but still managed to maintain their unbeaten streak. “Playing with a man down and securing a draw is commendable. I’m proud ...
Netherlands legend, Marco van Basten, has lashed out at Manchester United following their poor start to this season. Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Van Basten claimed Erik ten Hag’s squad does not have match winners. United have won only two matches in the Premier League this season. Their 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend ...
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has highlighted the influence of Didier Drogba, Peter Etebo and Henry Onyekuru while providing insight into his move to Turkish giants Galatasaray. Drogba, Etebo and Onyekuru all played for Galatasaray in the past. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in the summer after interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and ...
Sancho joined the Blues on loan from Manchester United in the summer. The former Borussia Dortmund forward said he is “settling in well” at Stamford Bridge. He said he would like to assist his teammates more and to keep the positive “momentum” going. Before making a £73 million move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund ...
