PLATEAU UNITED THROWS MKO ABIOLA STADIUM GATE OPEN FOR FANS AS TEAM HOST ASO STADE MANDJI OF GABON IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TIE
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has thrown the gate of the MKO Stadium , Abuja, open for fans as the team host Aso Stade Mandji of Gabon in the return leg, first round preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League scheduled for Sunday. General Manager of the Club , Pius Henwan said the decision to throw...
NFF GS, Sanusi, Elected NAPHER.SD First Vice President
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi was on Friday elected the 1st Vice President of the National Association of Physical and Health Education, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD) at the association’s congress that took place at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Also elected alongside the respected sports administrator are Professor B. F. Adeyanju (President); Professor Joshua...
International Friendly: Waldrum Calls Ajibade, 21 Others For Clash With Japan
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has called up 22 players of the Super Falcons, among them Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala, for next month’s international friendly match against the Senior Women National Team of Japan, Nadeshiko, in Kobe. The team is dominated by the usual suspects but also welcomes four members of the U20 girls that reached the last eight...
International Friendly: Peseiro Names Musa, Ekong, 23 Others To face Algeria In Oran
Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has opted for captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and 23 other players to take on former African champions Algeria in an international friendly match in the Algerian town of Oran on Tuesday, 27th September. Also called are goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye, defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem and Calvin Bassey, midfielders...
FIFA Renders Worldwide Four-Year Ban On Orji Okonkwo
Former Nigeria junior international Orji Okonkwo has had his four-year ban for doping violation by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal extended worldwide by world football –governing body, FIFA. In its ruling on the case for worldwide extension of the ban, brought before it by Italian NADO, Chairperson of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio affirmed that the player...
Eight Teams To Tango In Lagos Football Cage Fight In October
Eight grassroots football clubs from Nigeria are set to slug it out in the Cage Fight which would hold from October 17th to 20th. This is a Cash Cow for football stakeholders with a total of 50 million on offer. The Cage Fight of a competition would be played at the Legacy Pitch in Lagos. Winner of the competition (which...
Nigeria Ambassador To Liberia Hosts Rivers United In Monrovia
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Liberia, Ambassador Odudigbo Godfrey, organized a reception for players and officials of Rivers United FC. Who are in Liberia to battle Watanga FC in Sunday's CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg tie. The Pride of Rivers contingent was treated to a grand dinner shortly after arriving the Liberian capital Monrovia...
“Why I Decided To Join Bulgarian Team” – Super Eagles Full-Back Abdullahi Shehu Says After Latest Move
Super Eagles full-back Abdullahi Shehu has disclosed why he chose to join Bulgarian side PFC Levski Sofia. Shehu was announced as a new Levski Sofia player on Friday and has been pictured in training with his new club teammates. The versatile player signed a one-year contract with the club following his departure from AC Omonia Nicosia at the end of...
Peter Olayinka Reacts After Making European History With Slavia Praha
Peter Olayinka has reacted after he made history with Slavia Praha on Thursday night in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Olayinka scored one and assisted another to help Slavia Praha defeat FC Ballkani 3-2 at home in their Group G game. Olayinka's goal was his 13th in all European competitions for Slavia, making him the club's all-time top scorer in...
Sports Minister Extols President Buhari, Adopt Initiatives Investors
The Sports Minister Sunday Dare has extolled President Muhammadu Buhari as well as those who have keyed into his Ministry's Adopt Initiatives. Four State Governors, a Deputy Governor, some philanthropists and corporate bodies have supported these programmes since inception. Speaking at Thursday's Presidential Reception for the Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games, the Minister said...
