The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has experienced a decline in its FIFA ranking, slipping from the 40th to the 42nd position. This change in ranking reflects the team’s recent performances in international football. Key Points of the FIFA Ranking: Global Rankings: Upcoming Events for the Super Eagles: The latest FIFA ranking reflects ...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria showcased an impressive performance in the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) second-round qualifier, securing a dominant 5-0 victory over Cape Verde. The match, held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, highlighted the Super Falcons’ prowess and set a positive tone for their qualification ...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to host its first-ever management and staff retreat, commencing this Saturday. This landmark event, taking place at the Sandralia Hotel in Abuja, aims to bring together key stakeholders to strategize and enhance the league’s operations. The retreat will be officially opened by Ibrahim Gusau, President of the ...
A Rising Star on the Global Stage Winners Mark Osawe, a midfielder with Nigerian heritage, has been instrumental in propelling Germany’s U-17 team to the finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Osawe, who is currently part of RB Leipzig’s youth setup, has showcased his talent on the international stage, contributing significantly to Germany’s successful ...
Key Players Oshoala, Echegini Withdraw; Madugu Calls Up Replacements Coach Justin Madugu has had to quickly adjust the Super Falcons’ roster following the unexpected withdrawal of star forward Asisat Oshoala and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for the upcoming 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying match against Cape Verde. The first leg of the qualifier ...
In a historic move, Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, has been appointed as the first-ever Non-Executive Director and leader for Africa on the Board of the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA). This appointment, announced at the World Freestyle Football Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a significant step in the growth and recognition of ...
Benjamin Fredrick, an 18-year-old Nigerian U-20 central defender, is making strides at Brentford B, and he credits Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka for easing his transition into English football. From Simoiben FC to Brentford Fredrick, who joined Brentford on loan in August from Nigerian club side Simoiben FC, with an option for a permanent transfer, ...
NAPLES, Italy: Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with a decisive performance in Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Atalanta, underlining the impact of the player and the potential of Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Osimhen’s Comeback Osimhen, who had been sidelined for over a month due to a hamstring injury sustained while ...
ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA, the international governing body of football, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the football federations of Argentina and Brazil following incidents of fan violence that marred their recent World Cup qualifying match at the Maracanã Stadium. Disturbances at the Maracanã The highly anticipated match, which took place in one of football’s most iconic ...
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2023 on December 13th. This announcement was made by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the NOC, following a decision reached during the Committee’s virtual board meeting on November 21, 2023. In a forward-thinking move, the NOC’s ...
