16 Teams Ready For National U-17 Stephen Keshi Memorial Cup In Edo
16 teams have confirmed their readiness to take part in the 5th edition of the national U-17 Stephen Keshi memorial football competition. The chairman Organizing Committee, Erhunmwunse Newton Fred disclosed that all the participating teams have completed their registration forms and they are battle-ready for the annual tourney scheduled to commence on 1 June at the Nigeria Postal Service football...
“I’m Glad I Made The Decision To Join This Great Club,” Sikiru Alimi After Win Over Rangers Int’l
Remo Stars Football Club defeated Rangers Int’l 1-0 in matchday 28 of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2022 season at the Remo Stadium Ikenne. Sikiru Alimi scored what was the only goal of the encounter in the first half to give the Sky Blues maximum point and return to winning ways after a defeat last time out to Abia Warriors. “I’m...
“We Won’t Let Them Down,” MFM FC’s Striker Oladayo Alabi Tells Fans As He Pleads For More Support
MFM Football Club find themselves rock bottom of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2022 season table and even remain there despite a win over Kano Pillars in Matchday 28. The Lagos based side raced into an early lead courtesy Tunde Azeez in the first half before Jerry Alex pulled the visitors level just before the break then Dayo Alabi headed...
Emmanuel Ihuzuo Goes into NNL Second Phase as Leading Goal Banger
City Football club of Abuja prized striker, Emmanuel Ihuzuo begins the second stanza of the 2021/2022 Nigeria national league with nine goals that has placed him as the leading top goal poacher in the most important domestic football league in Nigeria. The twenty one year old has banged in nine goals in half of the NNL season for his Abuja...
Young Nigerian Striker, Ibeh Jidechukwu Sets Israeli League on Fire With Goals To Win League Title
Former Emmydinho FC star, Ibeh Ransom Jidechukwu has helped his side Hapoel Nir Hasharon FC U19 secure the division two title and earn promotion to division one. The striker who joined the league after a couple of games had been played scored the only goal of the game to end the season as his side secure the division title. “It’s like...
Just-In: Peseiro Gets One-Year Short Term Contract, Subject to Performance-Related Clauses
Newly-appointed coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles has been handed a one-year short term contract, as he begins his reign as the head coach of Nigeria's Senior Men's National team. Contrary to speculations, the Portuguese coach was only handed a 12 months deal, which is subject to renewal based on performance-related clauses. With the NFF facing a legal...
Exclusive: Ministry to Begin Zonal Secondary School Basketball Competition in June
In order to initiate grassroot basketball development in Nigeria and give opportunities to talented youth, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has concluded plans to begin a zonal youth basketball championship across the six geo- political zones in the country. The Ministry, through its Grassroots Department will leverage on its six zonal coordinators to start a 3-4 weeks basketball...
Asisat Oshoala Wins Pichichi Trophy As Barcelona Creates History With Perfect Record
Barcelona Femení striker Asisat Oshoala has won the Primera Iberdrola top scorer award after finishing the season on 20 goals. The Super Falcons star featured in Barcelona's last league game of the season, a 2-1 win over Rasheedat Ajibade's Atletico de Madrid earlier today. Despite failing to add to her tally, Oshoala finished the season as joint-top scorer in...
BREAKING: NFF Appoints José Peseiro As Head Coach Of Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro. José Vitor dos Santos Peseiro, 62 last month, is a Portuguese who played...
Nigerian Rising Star Ibeh Jide Reflects On His First Season In Europe, Eyes National U20 Call Up
Nigerian youngster Ibeh Jide has reflected on his debut season in Europe at Israeli Liga Leumit club Ramat HaSharon FC. Jide joined Ramat HaSharon in October 2021 from Lagos based academy, Emmydinho FC. The forward enjoyed a promising opening season at the club, debuting and scoring for the senior team while also helping the club's youth side to a...
