Super Eagles pick three points off Burundi… NFF dedicates victory to President Buhari
Nigeria got off to a winning start at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals after Odion Ighalo came off the bench to score the only goal of an engaging duel at the Alexandria Stadium. In the event, the Super Eagles picked the three points and took an early lead in Group B ahead of the second match of...
Super Falcons eliminated from World Cup
African champions Nigeria were eliminated from the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Saturday after a three-goal defeat to two –time champions Germany in the Round of 16 in Grenoble. Despite starting brightly and showing many endeavours, pace and physical strength, the Falcons could not get breach the Germans’ defence, and Alexander Popp got Germany in front in the...
AFCON 2019: Confident Nigeria launch campaign against Burundi
Nigeria will begin her quest for a fourth African title in senior men’s football when the Super Eagles take to the field against the Itamba Ru Mugamba of Burundi at the 20,000 –capacity Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening. Burundi is making its first-ever appearance at African football’s top table while Egypt 2019 is Nigeria’s 18th attempt, with three titles, four...
Falcons will take the fight to Germany – Dennerby
Coach Thomas Dennerby says his charges will take the game right to the Germans in Saturday’s World Cup Round of 16 clashes at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble. Nigeria is a popular attraction in Grenoble, as the Falcons defeated Korea Republic 2-0 there in their second match of the group phase on 12th June, and their stock of goodwill...
Ejidike charges Super Eagles to go for AFCON glory
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today in Egypt with a record 24 countries taking part in it. Expectations of soccer enthusiasts and stakeholders of the beautiful game is also on a high pitch. The Super Eagles of Nigeria who are three times winners of the most glamorous soccer showpiece in the continent are one of the favourites...
France 2019: Super Falcons to play Germany in Grenoble
African champions Nigeria will take on Germany in the Round of 16 of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Grenoble on Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/By8lY1TlWjo/ The Super Falcons’ qualification was confirmed on Thursday night after Chile could only defeat Thailand 2-0 in the final match of Group F, to seal Nigeria’s passage. The Chileans could have nicked the third goal they badly...
Sanwo-Olu plans viewing centres for AFCON
To ensure that residents of the state followed all the action at the African Nations Cup, which kicks off this weekend, the Lagos State government has concluded plans to open viewing centres across the state for football lovers. This development, according to a statement from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s office, is part of the “commitment to engendering community engagement, Lagos for-all...
Cowbell’s introduces Get Up N Goal promo
Promasidor Nigeria Limited has partnered with Supa Strikas to reward consumers in its Cowbell Chocolate Get Up N Goal promo, with fabulous prizes to be won during this football season. The GetUp N Goal promo commenced on June 10 and will run till September 13, 2019. Supa Strikas is a football-themed comic and cartoon television series that enjoys large following...
NNPC pledges support for NTA/HotSports broadcast of African Nations Cup
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to ensure that the country’s football fans watch the live telecast of all the matches of Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Egypt today and runs till July 19, 2019. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and its official marketing agency, HotSports Media Group...
BURUJ VS FUTURE STARS: FAWAZ TIJANI IS MAN OF THE MATCH – As The UK-Bound Team Take On Vinogano Today At Strong Tower Pitch
One player who caught the eyes when Buruj Sports Academy took on Eko U-17 Future Stars in a friendly game on Wednesday is Fawaz Tijani, a midfield player who was recently converted to a central defender by the technical crew of the academy. The lanky lad who is well blessed with good physique and excellent technical abilities put up a...
