Author: Abiaziem Olisa
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FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP: Flamingos of Nigeria arrive India
Nigeria Women’s U17 team, Flamingoes has arrived in India ahead of the U-17 Women’s World cup that will kick off this weekend. The team under coach Bankole Olowookere spent 10-days in Turkey for training and warm-up games. They played two matches in Turkey against Galatasaray and Fenerbahce before embarking on their journey to India. Both…
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“I wish I could have gotten Musiala to play for Nigeria”- Genort Rohr
Former gaffer of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has revealed he tried to convince Bayern Munich sensation, Jamal Musiala, to play for Nigeria. Musiala was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a British mother. The forward decided to wear the jersey of Germany at senior level having previously represented the Three…
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NPFL: Shooting Stars Players Pass Medicals for new NPFL Season
The players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, have completed their medicals ahead of the 2022/23 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), The management of the Oluyole Warriors ensured all its players took part in the mandatory test, which is one of the criteria for registration. The exercise was successfully carried…
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Former Ajax Midfielder demands more from Calvin Bassey
Despite recent performances, former Ajax player, Marciano Vink, has faith in Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey but the midfielder insists Bassey needs to improve so that he can fit into Ajax’s playing pattern. Bassey moved from Glasgow Rangers to Ajax Amsterdam in a deal worth €23million, replacing Lisandro Martinez who left for Old Trafford, Manchester…
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Bauchi State FA tells ex-Internationals to model themselves off Samuel Etoo
During the existence of the NFF there has been no ex-International of Nigeria who has emerged as NFF President. The politicians and the administrators have held the helm of power of the governing body of football in Nigeria Bauchi State FA Chairman has offered help to ex-Internationals vying to take charge of footballing matters in…
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Blow! Leicester Manager Reveals Ndidi has Sustained yet Another Injury
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has confirmed that Super Eagles Midfielder has sustained another injury yet again. The Nigeria international only saw 45 minutes in the English Premier League on Monday as he was substituted at half-time during Leicester City’s 4-0 drubbing of Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium. Rodgers revealed that Ndidi sustained…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Stanley Nwabili switches Kastina United for Chippa United
The Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) transfer window might be shutdown but that doesn’t stop the stars of the league from seeking greener pastures abroad. The latest player to move is Stanley Nwabili who represented Katsina United last season. His agent Mohammed Lawal on Thursday morning confirmed that his client has secured a move to Chippa…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria to battle Los Ticos of Costa Rica Next Month
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle Los Ticos, the Senior National Team of Costa Rica in a prestigious international friendly in the country’s capital, San Jose on 9th November. NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport told thenff.com on Thursday that the three-time African champions have been invited to the central American…
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CAF ban Three Coaches for Five Years
After a thorough investigation, the African soccer ruling body, Confederation of African Football(CAF) has finally descended heavily on three coaches for certificate forgery. Two seasons ago the football body had set a standard and requirements for coaches that will sit on the bench for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup. Update coming from CAF…
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Nigeria International Victor Osimhen is now a Father
Nigeria International and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is now a father as he and his partner welcomed into the world a child this week. According to Italian Football Writer Manuel Gaurdasole in a tweet, he posted on the social media platform, Twitter on Thursday. “Victor Osimhen has become a father: this is the reason for…
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Abia State Governor congratulates Felix Anyansi on being NFF 1st Vice President
Executive Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has described the election of Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu as 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation as a “well-deserved recognition” for his various years of dedication to football development especially in Abia State via NPFL outfit and two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba International FC. Anyansi-Agwu, under…
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FIFA President sends Congratulatory message to newly elected NFF President
President of world football-ruling body, Federation of International Football Federation(FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has sent a congratulatory message to newly elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and members of his new Board, following the Elective General Assembly of the NFF that took place in Benin City last Friday. In a letter…
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Super Falcons Gaffer reveals his plans for Nigeria in the 2023 World Cup
Head Coach of the Nigeria Women’s National Team, Randy Waldrum has revealed his target for the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the upcoming World Cup in 2023. The American gaffer says his target is to lead the team to the knock out phases of the FIFA World Cup in 2023. Nigeria are one of the…
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World Cup: “Working with Wenger is so Enriching”- Oliseh
Former Nigeria International, Sunday Oliseh is relishing the big opportunity to work with former Arsenal manager and legend, Arsene Wenger at the 2022 Qatar World Cup games. The 48 year old was selected alongside Germany legend, Jurgen Klinnsman, Arsene Wenger and few others to be in charge of the technical aspects of the preparation for…
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North African Big Boys officially join the race to host AFCON 2025
North African big boys have made known their interest to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following CAF’s official announcement that Guinea have been stripped of the rights. Algeria and Morocco are keen to join the race to host 35th edition of the AFCON according state media in both North African Countries. In statement…
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Why Victor Osimhen’s Napoli should be taken seriously this Campaign
Nigeria International, Victor Osimhen, club side Napoli have been really astounding this season in the UEFA Champions League. Napoli who were not seen as odds on favorite by the bookies for the 2022/2023 UCL trophy have started to prove doubters wrong in incredible fashion. Currently top of the pile in the Italian Serie A, the…
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A look into Raphael Onyedika’s Performance against Atletico Madrid in the UCL
Super Eagles new acquisition in midfield, Raphael Onyedika, put up an amazing performance against Atletico Madrid last night in the Champions League. The Nigerian who joined Brugge from Midtylland in the summer delivered a masterclass performance in the middle of the part and guided his side to a comfortable 2-0 win against the star-studded Diego…
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Plateau United gaffer reveals there is a spirit of Optimism in his team ahead of the Esperance Clash
Plateau United Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu says he feels no extra pressure facing the 4 time CAF Champions League winners, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, ahead of the CAF Champions League playoff first leg encounter. Plateau United will host the North Africans on Sunday 9 October, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Speaking ahead of the game…
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Promising Wing-Back of Nigerian Descent reveals he is not scared of the Premier League
Udinsse left wing-back of Nigerian descent, Destiny Iyenoma Udogie has revealed that he’s not scared of playing his trade in the English Premier League. Udogie signed for Premier League outfit, Tottenham Hotspur, this summer but was loaned back to Italian club Udinese as Ryan Sessegon and Ivan Perisic are currently on wing back duty for…
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Governor Bello directs the Commissioner of Sports to upgrade the Tornadoes Stadium in Minna
The Executive Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, revealed that the remaining part of his administration will be dedicated to sports development even as he directed the immediate renovation of Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna to host the Nigeria Professional Football League. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this when he received the newly elected Chairman…