Jo Bonfrere, Fanny Amun to coach Nigerian soccer legends in Ambode Testimonial
Former Dream Team chief coach, Dutchman Bonfrere Johannes, who helped Nigeria won her first and only Olympic soccer gold medal at the greatest sports showpiece in the world, the Atlanta 96 Olympics, has confirmed his presence in Lagos, Nigeria on May 18, 2019, to be a part of the historic assemblage of Nigerian and African legends, who will play...
CAF postpones AFCON U23 3rd round qualifiers to September
The Confederation of African Football, CAF has announced the postponement of the 3rd round qualifying matches of the Afcon U23 from June to September. This was made known in a press release made available to news men by the media officer of the National U23 team , Sharif Abdallah (Babs) in a statement earlier on Monday. The national under 23 men's...
Just-In: Aigbogun picks Utin, 20 others for World Cup
Head Coach Paul Aigbogun has named Captain Ikouwem Utin, goalkeeper Olawale Oremade, midfielder Kingsley Michael and forward Henry Offia in his list of 21 players for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Poland. Also included are defender Valentine Ozornwafor – named in the Team of the Tournament at the U20 AFCON finals in Niger Republic in February –...
Ekiti FA picks 28th May for election …suspends two congress members
The Ekiti state football association yesterday held its general assembly and came up with far reaching resolutions that would help move forward football in the state, particularly, the much anticipated elections into the FA board. In a communiqué signed and released by the Communiqué drafting committee which included the Ekiti FA Secretary, B.S Idowu, Messrs Kehinde Anjorin and Adetunji Adu,...
Top European clubs line up for Osimhen as he enters the rumor mill
After an impressive season on loan with Charleroi in the Belgian league, Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen has been linked with several clubs, including AC Milan, Inter Milan and English side Southampton. The VfL Wolfsburg striker who has scored 17 goals in all competitions for Charleroi this season, was expected to join AC Milan in the last winter transfer window but...
Football and Love: Rivers United goalkeeper celebrates cleansheet by proposing to girlfriend
Rivers United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande stole the limelight as he proposed to his girlfriend during a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match played between Kwara United and Rivers United on Sunday. The match which was played at the Kwara State Stadium ended goalless, with Abiodun holding off the threat of the hosts to keep a clean sheet. The 25-year-old received a...
AFCON 2019: Olisadebe speaks about Mikel and Chukwueze
Former Poland striker Emmanuel Olisadebe believes the Super Eagles need Mikel Obi as their captain in the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. There has been speculation that the former Chelsea player might quit international football having missed the team's last eight games. Despite this, Olisadebe still thinks Mikel is a valuable asset to Nigeria’s quest of landing...
AFCON 2019: Ighalo to miss two weeks of action
Former Watford striker, Odion Jude Ighalo is set to miss two weeks of action following the injury he suffered on Friday when his side Shanghai Shenhua played a 1-1 draw away at Tianjin Teda. The Super Eagles striker was withdrawn twelve minutes into the game, arising fear he might not be fit for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON). Ighalo...
Mfon Udoh confident of Sealing playoff spot with Akwa United
Mfon Udoh has stated that nothing will stop the Uyo based side from making the cut to play in the Super six after Sunday's 1-0 win over Yobe stars. Udoh speaking in a chat with Sports247 said the Promise Keepers are where they want to be at the moment and to have come this far with such a healthy and...
Enyimba Anaemena defender warns teammates
Enyimba of Aba rock solid defender, Ifeayin Anaemena has called on his teammates to focus on the job at hand and wrapped up the playoff ticket as soon as possible. The former Giwa FC defender who got a brace in the People's Elephant 3-1 win over Rangers last Sunday also warned his side that picking a playoff ticket in the...
