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President Federation Cup: National play-off fixtures, date revealed
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the fixtures and date for the President Federation Cup national play-offs for both men and women with a total of twenty teams set to be in action across various centers on March 5 as designated by the football body, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The clashes for the men’s category includes;…
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Tella returns to training ahead of Frankfurt clash
Nigeria forward, Nathan Tella has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen, boosting his chances of featuring in Saturday’s Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tella had been sidelined with a hip injury sustained in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich two weeks ago, forcing him to miss the 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel last weekend.…
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Dannaz Ladies FA Cup success draws curtain on Robo Queens 14yrs reign
Dannaz Football Club has written its name in the folklores of Nigeria football following the nervy victory in the finals of the Lagos State Women/President Federation Cup yesterday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Cedars defeated Unification Ladies courtesy of a second-half spot kick that was coolly dispatched by Omotoke Ogunfunwa…
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Nigerian duo set for managerial change at Rangers
Nigerian duo Leon Balogun and Cyril Dessers are set to get a new coach after Rangers Football Club parted ways with head coach Philippe Clement yesterday night following the Scottish Premiership defeat against St. Mirren at Ibrox, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. 13 points behind table toppers Celtic, the defeat inflicted by St. Mirren on Rangers broke a…
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Kevin Akpoguma lauds team bravery in wake of draw with VfB Stuttgart
Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has lauded the team’s bravery after the 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart at home yesterday as they continue their quest for German top-flight survival, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. On loan compatriot Gift Orban had given the home team the lead but the visitors pulled one back before the end of the first,…
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President Federation Cup: NFF schedules National play-off for next week
The Nigeria Football Federation has affirmed that the National play-off games or this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competition will take place on Wednesday, 5th March, following the successful completion of the preliminaries in the 36 States and the FCT at the weekend. Cup holders El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, as well as former…
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Kenyan officials to take charge of Flamingos, Bantwana’s clash in Pretoria
The Confederation of African Football CAF, has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for next week’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, and their South African counterparts, Bantwana, slated for Pretoria. The Flamingos and Bantwana will clash starting 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March in…
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New development on Manchester United’ pursuit of Victor Osimhen emerges
Manchester United are convinced that Nigerian star Victor Osimhen is one of the reliable forward to lead their attack line and as such, they haven’t sent scouts to monitor him because they are very well aware of his qualities and potentials but the dealbreaker remains convincing the player to move to Old Trafford, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.…
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Payne up for WSL Player of the Month Award
Everton midfielder, Toni Payne has been nominated for the English Women’s Super League (WSL) Player of the Month award for February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, provided three assists in two league games during the month, earning her a spot on the shortlist. ? Kelly Gago and Toni Payne have been nominated for…
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President Federation Cup: NFF insists on this weekend for finals in all States, FCT inclusive
The Nigeria Football Federation has again declared that all 36 States and the Federal capital territory must stage the final matches of their 2025 President Federation Cup competition on Saturday, 22nd February, or Sunday, 23rd February 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a statement to secretaries of Football Associations in all the 36 States and the FCT,…
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NFF sets Tuesday deadline for CAF B-License Coaching Course registration
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that midnight on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 will be the deadline for registration, for those who desire to participate in the four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April and August this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The course, according to the NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, is…
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NFF welcomes Carloha as official automobile partner of the NFF, national teams
Carloha, the exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to support the development of football in the country. This collaboration underscores Carloha’s commitment to fostering sports excellence and empowering talents in Nigeria’s football ecosystem, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The official signing ceremony,…
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Del Piero calls out Gasperini over Lookman’s penalty backlash, backs CAF POTY
Former Juventus captain Del Piero has given his reaction amidst the ongoing penalty saga between CAF player of the year and Atalanta which was fueled by head coach Gian Gasperini following the club’s UCL elimination on Tuesday night against Club Brugge. Ademola Lookman who has been sidelined for six games due to a knee injury…
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Christantus Uche to battle Yamal, others for La Liga U23 player of the month
Getafe CF attacking midfielder Christantus Uche has been nominated for the best La Liga U23 player of the month for February but faces stiff competition from Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and few others, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. LaLiga has unveiled its nominations for the prestigious monthly awards with Getafe CF represented in multiple categories which are occupied…
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Iwobi hails Silva’s passion as Fulham eye European push
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has credited manager Marco Silva’s relentless work ethic and passion for inspiring the team’s impressive start to the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Whites have been in fine form, occupying eighth position in the Premier League table and pushing for a European spot. Iwobi, who has been instrumental in Fulham’s recent success,…
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“He has a frankly terrible record” Gasperini slams Lookman for penalty blunder
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman for taking a penalty in their UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Club Brugge, describing him as “one of the worst penalty takers” he has ever seen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Italian outfit crashed out of the competition, losing 3-1 at home and 5-2 on aggregate,…
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NFF, Carloha team up to drive Nigeria Football to the next level
The Nigeria Football Federation and Carloha, exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria will on Wednesday sign a partnership agreement that will make Carloha the official automobile partner of the NFF and the National teams, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The contract-signing ceremony will take place at the automobile company’s Lagos office and will have…
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Ademola Lookman ‘very much interested’ in big summer move
Amidst interest from host of top European clubs, Ademola Lookman is very much looking forward to the summer transfer window with the player reportedly keen for a move away from Atalanta, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Italian football expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed that the reigning CAF player of the year already who will be entering into the final…
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Lagos State FA Cup: Ikorodu City survive FC Bethel Sporting scare to reach last 8
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City had to do something special to go pass non-league side FC Bethel Sporting in the round of 32 match of the Lagos State President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys edged FC Bethel Sporting 3-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan to progress to the quarter finals…