Ogun Footballer Slumps, Dies During Training
A footballer identified as Sodiq Adebisi has died after he reportedly slumped during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The player was undergoing training along with other footballers on Saturday when the incident happened. Seeing the 34-year-old fall to the ground, his teammates reportedly rushed him to a state hospital in Ijebu-Ode. However, after spirited efforts...
If We Sack Peseiro Over Poor Performances, We Don’t Have Money To Pay Him Off — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would fire coach Jose Peseiro if they had the money to pay him off after two poor performances in World Cup qualifiers, according to executive committee member Nse Essien. Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is already in serious jeopardy after they managed only two draws in their first two qualifiers against Lesotho and...
AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Face Sierra Leone Tomorrow At 5pm
The AFCON qualifier will take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia. The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has already released his 23-man team to face Sierra Leone. Nigeria previously defeated the Leon Stars in 2022, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1. The 2013 AFCON Champions will be expected to do the same when...
Asisat Oshoala’s Goal Nominated For Goal Of The Champions League Season
Asisat Oshoala's goal against Benfica has been nominated for goal of the season by the Technical Observer Panel of the 2022/2023 UEFA Women's Champions League. The top ten goals as nominated by the panel are: 1)Frida Maanum: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 2) Claudia Pina: Barcelona vs Bayern Munich 3) Mariona: Rosengard vs Barcelona 4) Jordan Nobbs: Arsenal vs FC Zurich 5) Andressa Alves: Wolfsburg vs Roma 6) Asisat Oshoala: Barcelona vs Benfica 7)...
Messi Edge Closer To Barcelona Return
Following today's meeting between Barcelona president, Larpota and Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, who also serves as his agent. Jorge Messi confirms Messi will most likely return to Barcelona. Fabrizio Romano: 🚨 Jorge Messi after meeting Barcelona president Laporta: “Leo wants to return to Barcelona and I’d love to see him back to Barça”. “Barça move is an option for sure”, Jorge...
How Uganda’s Police Arrested Arsenal Fans Celebrating Manchester United’s Defeat
Ugandan police on Monday arrested at least eight Arsenal fans celebrating the club’s win over their Premier League rivals, Manchester United. The fans who wore the club’s red jersey and displayed a symbolic trophy were arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja, according to BBC. Police said they did not have a permit to hold the march which was against public...
Super Falcon’s Qualification For 2023 Women’s World Cup Excites President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the victory of Nigeria’s Female Football team, the Super Falcons, expressing joy over their qualifying for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. The team defeated their opponent in t...
Fears As Ex-Chelsea Star, Charly Musonda Mysteriously Disappears
Former Real Betis and Chelsea player, Charly Musonda has been declared missing after he negotiated to sign for Belgian club, Zulte Waregem, according to Marca. The player is reported to have mysteriously disappeared and no one knows his whereabouts. ...
Sen. Kalu Salutes Eagles For Thrashing Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 Win
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the Super Eagles team for their 10- 0 win against the national team of Sao Tome and Principe in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kalu, who is the Pi...
NFF Appoints Joeé Santos Peseiro As New Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Peseir...
