Author: Abiaziem Olisa
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Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania submit bid to co-host AFCON 2027
Countries across Africa continue to scramble for the hosting right of the future African Cup of Nations. African Soccer governing body on Thursday reopened the bidding process for the 2025 AFCON after Guinea was stripped of the host right. Interested countries have been given until December 2022 to perfect their bids while the football body…
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Osimhen bangs in Hattrick as Napoli win Big Against Sassuolo
Nigeria International and Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, scored a hat-trick as the Partenopei defeated Sassuolo 4-0 in their matchday 12 Serie A game on Saturday. The former Lille forward hit the back of the net thrice as his team extended their unbeaten run this season with a 4-0 win in the Serie A fixture staged…
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Ola Aina to miss friendlies against Costa Rica and Portugal
When the Super Eagles of Nigeria confront Costa Rica and Portugal in an international friendly in November, it will surely be without one of its key defenders in Ola Aina. The report coming from his team Torino of Italy indicates that Aina has sustained a muscle injury and may likely be out until 2023. The…
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U-23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: “We have a Chance Against Nigeria”- Tanzania Captain
The captain of the Junior Taifa Stars of Tanzania Abutwaleeb Mshery has insisted on their qualification to the 2023 U23 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Tanzania will face Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles in the second leg of the qualifier on Saturday in a game they must win or have a high-scoring draw if they want…
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U-23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: Tanzania Ambassador visits Junior Taifa Stars Camp in Ibadan
Ahead of the second-leg match against the Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles, Tanzania Ambassador to Nigeria Benson Alfred Bana visited Taifa Stars in Ibadan. The Tanzania side arrived in the country on Wednesday and had their training at the Olubadan Stadium on Thursday in readiness for the match. Mr Alfred Bana visited the team’s camp to give…
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NPFL: IMC to School Newly Promoted Clubs in Abuja
In order to have a smooth sailing league season, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) has concluded plans to orientate the newly promoted Nigeria National League( NNL) Clubs. The quartet of Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa United, Doma United and El Kanemi Warrior secured their place in the elite division in the just-concluded season. The IMC through Davidson…
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Ligue 1: Terem Moffi set to return to action against Nice
Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi could return to action for Lorient in Sunday’s French Ligue 1 clash against OGC Nice. Moffi has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in Lorient’s 0-0 home draw against Stade de Reims on October 15. The 23-year-old returned to training early this week and is now in contention for…
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U-23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: The Fans will Show Us Massive Support- Olympic Eagles Captain
Olympic Eagles captain, Success Makanjuola has expressed confidence that Nigerian football followers particularly those in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, will give the team massive support as the U-23 national team battle their Tanzania counterparts in the 2023 CAF U-23 Nations Cup qualifier. Holding a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Nigeria needs a scoreless draw…
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Peter Olayinka believes Sparta Prague can get all Three Points in Derby
Super Eagles winger Peter Olayinka has backed Slavia Prague to claim a memorable win over Sparta Prague when the two bitter rivals meet on Sunday. The Czech Liga’s gameweek 13 clash will be the 304th Prague derby between Slavia and Sparta. In the previous 303 fixtures, Sparta hold the head-to-head advantage with 136 wins to…
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Ademola Lookman’s Shirt attracts most Revenue at Atalanta Auction
Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman is becoming a fan favourite at Atalanta following his great start to life in Italy. In his first few months since signing for Atalanta from Germany’s RB Leipzig, Lookman has contributed five goals (four goals, one assist) in ten matches for the Black and Blues. Lookman’s latest goal arrived last weekend,…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos to Battle Colombia for Spot in the Final
Nigeria Women’s U-17 team, Flamingos will now play against Colombia U-17 Women’s team in the semifinal at the ongoing FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in India. Flamingos broke the quarterfinal jinx on Friday beating the USA 4-3 on penalties to secure a spot in the final four, Colombia also beat Tanzania to qualify for the…
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NPFL: Enyimba Goalie John Noble Annouced as Club Captain for 22/23 Season
Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been announced as the team captain ahead of the 2022/23 Season. In a statement released by the club, Noble will captain the people’s Elephant following the departure of Austin Oladapo, who left to join the Congolese club TP Mazembe. John Noble joined Enyimba in 2020 from Togolese Club ASC Kara…
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Awoniyi Punishes Former Employers as he scores winner as Nottingham Forest Win Liverpool
Nigeria International and former Liverpool striker, Taiwo Awoniyi came back to haunt his former club as he scored the match winner for Nottingham Forest against the Reds of Liverpool in Saturday’s lunch time kick off in the Premier League. Awoniyi blasted home an early second half goal from close range to break the deadlock in…
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Bayelsa Queens Depart for Morocco on Sunday
Preye Yabrifa, Media Officer of the team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that they would no longer go on a West African tour but would travel straight to Morrocco. “Initially, we planned to go on a playing tour to countries like Togo and Republic of Benin but due to the flood…
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Ahmed Musa returns to Training for Sivasspor after Surgery
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has returned to training with his Turkish Super Lig club, Sivasspor after spending time on the sidelines due to injury. Musa fractured his arm last month and had surgery which has kept him out of action since then. The 30-year-old trained separately from his teammates on Friday under the watchful…
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Brendan Rodgers praises Ademola Lookman for Incredible Start in Italian Serie A
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers has praised Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman for his brilliant start to the season at Atalanta. Lookman joined Leicester City last season on a one-year loan deal from RB Leipzig. However, the Foxes refused to make his transfer permanent despite his eight goals and five assists in 48 appearances. The…
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UWCL: “We have to Send a Strong Message to the Rest of the Teams”- Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala believes Barcelona sent a strong message to their European rivals following Tuesday night’s 9-0 drubbing of Portuguese club, Benfica. The Blaugurana recorded their biggest win in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and laid down a stunning marker in the Group D encounter. The Super Falcons forward netted a brace and also provided two…
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“Victory Against USA Reward for Hardwork”- Olowookere
After three failed attempts (2010, 2012 & 2014), Nigeria reached the last four of the competition and secured their first ever win against the USA at the level. Coach of the side Bankole Olowookere believes that the Flamingos weren’t lucky, rather that the progress was long overdue. ‘As a country, Nigeria is bigger than just…
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Lagos FA Congratulates Flamingos on Reaching Final 4
Chairman Technical Committee of Lagos State Football Association LSFA, Adedotun Coker has congratulated Flamingos following their 4-3 victory over USA in the quarter final of FIFA U-17 women world cup taking place in India. Nigeria this afternoon booked a place in the semi final after defeating USA 4-3 on penalties after one goal apiece at…
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U23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: Olympic Eagles arrive Tanzania
Nigeria’s U23 Eagles camped in Ibadan and played a number of friendly games in preparation for this encounter and coach Salisu Yusuf along with a contingent of 18 players and 5 officials, travelled out on Thursday night. The first leg of the qualifier will hold, Saturday, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, where Nigeria will be…