Exciting Fixtures Highlight Draw For Totalenergies CAF Africa Cup Of Nations, Morocco 2025 Qualifiers
Tough draw for TotalEnergies AFCON record Holders Egypt while Cote d’Ivoire and hosts Morocco also discover TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 Qualifiers opponents. Read Also: FIFA Member Association Referees Course Ends in Abuja Egypt, the most successful Nation in the history of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, has been drawn in what many believe is the...
NRFF League Returns As South West Rugby 15s Kicks Off On Saturday, July 6th
Lagos State will be the center of attention as the South West Rugby 15s tournament kicks off at the monumental National Stadium Main-bowl in Surulere on July 6th. Read Also: Finidi Receives Congratulatory Message From Jide Oguntuase, After Getting Rivers United Appointment This zonal championship marks the beginning of a series of programs initiated by the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF)...
Dele Atoun Tips Two Nigerian Clubs For CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage, Rules Out Continental Trophy
Two Nigerian clubs may make it to the group stage of next season's CAF Confederation Cup, but they most likely will not win it. This is the startling verdict of a Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) referees' assessor, Dele Atoun, who also ruled out the chances of any of the country's four teams making it to the CAF Champions League...
Alex Iwobi Constructs The Ultimate Midfielder, Honoring Uncle Jay-Jay Okocha’s Skills
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi recently shared his vision of the ultimate midfielder, combining attributes from some of football’s most legendary figures, including his iconic uncle, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha. Read Also: Bruno Onyemaechi Relishes Boavista Permanent Deal This imaginative exercise took place at a charity football event, where Iwobi was asked by ESPN to build his perfect midfielder. Iwobi, currently plying his...
CAF Disciplinary Board Outcome On FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o Fils
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board sat on the matter of Fédération Camerounaise de Football (‘’FECAFOOT’’) President Mr Samuel Eto’o Fils. Read Also: Referees’ Assessor Raises Doubt Over Nigerian Clubs Excelling In Continental Competitions Mr Eto’o was facing charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity. The Disciplinary Board ruled that as it...
Boavista FC Secure Nigerian Midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan From Beerschot VA
Boavista FC has confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan from Belgian club Beerschot VA. Read Also: Leicester City Set To Sign Caleb Okoli As New Center-Back From Atalanta The former Nigeria youth international has signed a two-year contract with the Portuguese side, which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Known for his aggressive...
Halimatu Ayinde Misses Paris 2024 Olympics Due To Knee Injury, Expresses Heartfelt Disappointment
Rosengård midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has been ruled out of the Paris 2024 Olympics with the Super Falcons due to a knee injury. Read Also: Clubs, Supporters, Everybody Can Get Top Quality Jerseys Here In Nigeria – Paul Maduakor The three-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion, who recently battled back from injuries sustained during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup,...
African Development Bank Appoints Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho As Director Of Statistics Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024. Read Also: Transfer Update: Lille Agrees Deal To Sign Nigerian Talent Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele Dr Omotosho, a Nigerian national, has more than 21 years experience in developing data strategies to align with the strategic objectives of organisations. He...
Refugee Week And International Olympic Day Marked In Adagom 1 Camp
As part of the sports events marking the Refugee Week 2024 and the International Olympic Day 2024, a netball exhibition event involving netballers from Adagom 1, Adagom 3, and Ukende refugee camps was held at the netball field of Adagom 1 camp in Ogoja Local Government area of Cross River State. Read Also: Dele Atoun Tips Two Nigerian Clubs For...
FIFA Member Association Referees Course Ends in Abuja
A five-day, all-encompassing training programme for Nigeria’s intermediate referees will come to an end with a closing ceremony scheduled for the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. Classroom sessions for the 40 participants have included group discussions on penalty-area incidents, tactical fouls, recovery strategy, offside, handball and the challenges that confront the men-of-the-whistle. Read Also: Dele Atoun...
