Tag: soccer

Nov
04

2022 Golden Eaglets Hat‑Trick Hero Said Set to Leave Viborg

Ibrahim Muhammad Said, the winger celebrated for his hat‑trick with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the 2019 FIFA U‑17 World Cup, is reportedly preparing to depart Danish Superliga outfit Viborg FF this summer. The 23 year old, who joined Viborg in […]

Nov
04

Will NFF’s Ahlan Lose Chairmanship Amid Reorganization

Following directives from Sports Minister John Enoh for the Nigerian Football Federation NFF to reorganize their technical committee, attention is now focused on President Ibrahim Gusau and whether he will remove his close friend Sharif Inuwa Rabiu Ahlan as chairman. […]

Nov
04

MTN Supports Super Eagles in World Cup Qualification Bid

MTN has thrown its support behind the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, as they strive to for the upcoming World Cup. The telecommunications giant expressed confidence in the team’s ability to excel and secure a spot in the […]

Nov
04

Zambia’s Kundananji Confident Ahead of WAFCON QF vs Super Falcons

Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their upcoming quarter-final match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The two teams are set to face each other on […]

Nov
04

Okoronkwo Wins AFC Toronto Player of the Month for May

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has been named AFC Toronto’s Player of the Month for May after a string of standout performances in the Northern Super League. The Nigerian international scored three goals in four appearances, helping her team to […]

Nov
04

Iheanacho Nets 3rd Copa del Rey Goal in Sevilla’s Away Win

<a href="https://www.yohaig.Kelechi Iheanacho continued his stellar Copa del Rey form by scoring his third goal of the competition as Sevilla secured a 3-1 away victory over UE Olot in the second round. Iheanacho, who previously netted a brace in Sevilla’s […]

Nov
04

Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

Uche Chrisantus, a 21 year old Nigerian footballer, has been named in the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. This is a significant step in his career, as only a year ago, […]

Nov
04

Niger Tornadoes Drop Points as Plateau United Secure Late Draw

Niger Tornadoes coach Majin Mohammed admitted his team’s lacklustre performance in their 1-1 draw against Plateau United during matchday 23 of the NPFL at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. The hosts took the lead through Papa Daniel shortly after halftime, […]

Nov
04

Montpellier’s Jerome Akor Vows to Seize Super Eagles Opportunity

Jerome Akor, former Flying Eagles striker and current Montpellier forward, has made a commitment to capitalize on any opportunity to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Akor, whose recent impressive form in Ligue 1 has garnered attention, was not selected for […]

Nov
04

Noko Matlou Hopeful for Banyana vs Nigeria in Olympic Qualifiers

Noko Matlou, the 2008 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, has expressed confidence in Banyana Banyana’s ability to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games, facing off against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The two legged tie between the reigning African […]