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FIFA Clarifies Reports On Blue Card in Football
In response to recent speculation regarding the introduction of a "blue card" in elite football, FIFA has stated to set the record straight.
Contrary to...
D’Tigress Roars Back – Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team Triumphs in...
Following their triumphant victory at the Afrobasket in August 2023, D'Tigress, the Nigeria women's basketball team, returned to the court with a resounding win...
Amaechi Okobi Highlights Access Bank’s Commitment To Nigeria’s Positive Image Through...
At the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2024 press conference held on Friday, February 9th, 2024, Amaechi Okobi, the chief communications officer, Access Corporation...
Bukola Olopade Highlights Nilayo Sports Management’s Role in Access Bank Lagos...
Bukola Olopade, CEO of Nilayo Sports Management, reflected on the pivotal role his company has played in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2024.
Speaking...
AFN President Tonobok Ojuru Okowa Outlines Future Plans, Concerns At Access...
President Tonobok Ojuru Okowa of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) delivered key insights and addressed concerns during the press conference of the Access...
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2024 Set To Kick Off With...
The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is poised to commence in grand style tomorrow, February 10th, 2024.
The press...
#AFCON23: Xulu Happy With Bafana Bafana Progress Ahead Of DR Congo...
South African defender, Siyanda Xulu says he is happy with the team’s performance and the progress they have shown in their time at the...
#AFCON23: Mental Recovery Is Key In Fight For Third Place –...
Head coach of the South African head coach, Hugo Broos says the fight for a bronze medal in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of...
#AFCON23: Governor Dapo Abiodun Extols Super Eagles’ Triumph in AFCON Semifinal
Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it...
Edo Sports Commission, Insurance FC Mourn Passing Of Coach Godwin Izilein
The Edo State Sports Commission and Bendel Insurance Football Club have been plunged into mourning following the passing of veteran coach Godwin Izilein.
The esteemed...
Bayelsa Abuzz As Five States Descend Upon Yenagoa For South South...
Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State, is set to become the focal point of youth football excitement as it hosts the highly anticipated...
#AFCON23: Cote d’Ivoire Coach Vows To Unveil Winning Strategy Against Nigeria...
Emerse Fae, the head coach of Cote d’Ivoire, has expressed his determination to devise a winning formula for his team's upcoming clash with the...
#AFCON23: From Struggles To Triumph – The Remarkable Journey Of William...
William Troost-Ekong's path to becoming a linchpin in Nigeria's defence line at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a testament to resilience, determination,...
#AFCON23: “I See It As Motivation” – Nwabali Responds To Criticism...
As the anticipation for the upcoming match in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) intensifies, Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali has responded to recent criticism with...
Rivals Nigeria And Cote d’Ivoire Collide In Blockbuster AFCON Final Showdown
A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees...
Nigeria On Course In Pursuit Of Fourth Totalenergies CAF AFCON Crown
The pressure is on for Nigeria as they seek football immortality in the AFCON 2023 final. The Super Eagles take on Cote d'Ivoire or...
Nwabali Deflects Hero Status Onto Nigeria Team-Mates
Nigeria's penalty shootout hero Stanley Nwabali was quick to deflect personal praise onto his teammates after steering the Super Eagles to reach the TotalEnergies...
José Peseiro Hails South Africa’s Resilience After Win
Nigeria head coach, José Peseiro has commended the efforts of the South African team despite beating them to qualify to the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa...
Haller Fires Cote d’Ivoire To TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Final
Hosts Cote d'Ivoire are through to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final after beating DR Congo 1-0 thanks to Sebastien Haller's goal.
The...
#13thAfricanGames: Sports Minister Urges Team Nigeria To Aim For Gold At...
Preparations for Team Nigeria's participation in the 2024 African Games have surged into motion as the nation's contingent gears up for the prestigious event...
D’Tigress Game Schedule For FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Revealed
The schedule for D'Tigress, Nigeria's women's basketball team, at the upcoming FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium, has been unveiled.
The tournament, slated to...
#SupereaglesAFCON: Chippa United Backs Stanley Nwabali Ahead Of AFCON Semi-Final Clash...
As Nigeria gears up for their AFCON semi-final showdown against South Africa, Stanley Nwabali's club, Chippa United, has thrown its support behind the Super...
Bendel Insurance FC Declares Vincent Augustus Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL)
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin has taken the step to declare player Vincent Augustus Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) after he failed to...
#AFCON23: Abiodun Obafemi Warns Super Eagles Of Tough Challenge Against South...
Former Nigerian International Abiodun Obafemi has cautioned that the upcoming semifinal clash between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations...
#SupereaglesAFCON: Sam Sodje Urges Super Eagles To Maintain Focus, Determination in...
Former Super Eagles and Reading defender, Sam Sodje, has expressed his optimism and support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they approach the...
New LSSC Director General, Olalekan Fatodu Pledges To Harness Sports For...
Olalekan Fatodu, the recently appointed Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has pledged to leverage sports as a catalyst for development,...
#SupereaglesAFCON: Mbah Urges Support For Osimhen Despite Scoring Drought
Former Super Eagles forward, Sunday Mbah, has called on fans to acknowledge the efforts of star player Victor Osimhen, despite his recent struggles to...
#AFCON23: Aghahowa Urges Focus On AFCON Prize, Not Coach Debate
Former Super Eagles attacker, Julius Aghahowa, has advised Nigerian football fans to prioritize the team's quest for success in the ongoing AFCON over debates...
AFCON 2023 Semi-Final: We Are Motivated – Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos has said his side are motivated to play against Nigeria in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa...
AFCON 2023 Semi-Final: Nigeria V South Africa – Facts And Figures
Nigeria will play South Africa in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday in Cote d'Ivoire.
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Nigeria Vs South Africa: Down Memory Lane With Super Eagles Legend,...
Nigeria take on South Africa in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 on Wednesday, 07 February in...
AFCON 2023: Eagles To Extend AFCON Record, No Matter The Result...
Irrespective of the result of Wednesday’s 34th Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, Nigeria will extend her...
Gusau Receives Special Award As Eagles Set To Fly Over Bafana
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been conferred with the AFCON Leadership Excellence Award by Project Fly With Us...
AFCON 2023: Victor Osimhen Arrives, Trains In Bouake
Reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen has arrived in Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire’s second city that will host Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations...
9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Welcomes Over 81 Elite Athletes,15...
Preparations for the 9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon are in full swing as over eighty-one elite athletes, including twenty-nine gold-label women runners, have...
Hugo Broos Revels In South Africa’s Totalenergies CAF AFCON Progress After...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos admitted he took great satisfaction from his side's TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final qualification after years of...
‘We Are Better Than Nigeria’ -Pedro Gonçalves Delighted With Angola’s Performance...
Angola head coach, Pedro Gonçalves has expressed his excitement over his side’s performance in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023...
How Nigeria Equals Egypt’s Record In Totalenergies CAF AFCON
Nigeria will be playing in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON for the 16th time, joining the Pharaohs at the top of the...
Last Phase Of Semi-Final Tickets Sales Now Open: Totalenergies CAF Africa...
The last window to purchase tickets for the much-anticipated semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 is now open...
Artists Drops Off Victor Osimhen Painting At Super Eagles Camp
Sunday, 04 February marked a historic moment in the life of the 24-year-old artist – a day in which he will meet his football...
Nigeria Vs South Africa: Revenge On The Cards For Bafana Bafana
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023, has reached fever pitch, with the semifinals line-up officially confirmed after Nigeria, DR Congo,...
Rafiatu Folashade Lawal,Adijat Adenike Olarinoye Lead Nigeria’s Medal Haul At Africa...
Nigerian weightlifters in a remarkable display of strength and skill, have excelled at the ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Egypt, clinching a...
Umuahia Township Stadium Turf Revamped For Abia Warriors’ Home Games
The Umuahia Township Stadium, serving as the home ground for Abia Warriors Football Club, has undergone significant improvements to its turf in preparation for...
Governor Sule Showcases Football Skills With Lightning-Fast Goal
Executive Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State stunned spectators and players alike with a lightning-fast goal in a novelty football match in a thrilling...
Igali Applauds Well-Contested All Africa Games Trials in Yenagoa
Chief Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Bayelsa State, has lauded the recently concluded...
Nigeria’s Under 18 and Under 20 Handball Teams Gear Up For...
The Nigerian Under 18 and Under 20 men's handball national teams have commenced preparations in Lagos ahead of the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3...
Nigerian Weightlifters,Officials Land in Egypt For 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship
A delegation consisting of four Nigerian weightlifters and four officials has successfully arrived in Egypt for the 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship.
The contingent, comprising...
Refiners VC Clinches Third Place With Convincing 3-0 Victory Over Vulcan...
In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Refiners VC secured the third position in the women's category at the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge...
#AFCON23: Ivory Coast’s Remarkable AFCON Journey – 10-Man Squad Stuns Mali...
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the 12th minute of extra time, Ivory Coast secured a stunning 2-1 victory against Mali in the...
Coach Biffo Highlights Contrasts in Coaching Philosophies Between Nigeria, Abroad
In a recent interview on the Sports World Platform monitored by Sports247, Coach Usman Abdullahi Biffo shed light on the distinctive differences in coaching...
