Category: Nigeria
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Amrouche targets World Cup spot with Rwanda
Newly appointed Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has set his sights on securing a historic World Cup spot for the Amavubi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Algerian, who took charge of the East African nation on Sunday, is confident that Rwanda can achieve something special under his leadership. Rwanda currently tops Group C with seven points from…
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CAF unveils CHAN Playoff draw amid controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the draw for the playoff stage of the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN), despite controversy surrounding the inclusion of seven teams that withdrew from the initial qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Algeria has been granted a bye into the second round of the playoffs, while Comoros, Malawi, The…
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Ilechukwu pledges support for new Super Eagles boss Chelle
Rangers International head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed his commitment to supporting new Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ilechukwu, along with other coaches handling the Super Eagles B team, welcomed Chelle at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. In a post on his official X handle, Ilechukwu revealed how elated he is…
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Siasia urges Eguavoen to Choose between Super Eagles and Technical Director roles
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has called on interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen to choose between his roles as coach and Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Siasia believes that Eguavoen cannot effectively hold both positions simultaneously and has advised him to resign as Super Eagles manager and focus on…
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Eguavoen unveil strong starting lineup for Benin Republic clash
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a formidable starting lineup for Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic.; Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will start between the sticks, shielded by a three-man defence comprising captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, and Calvin Bassey. Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina…
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ValueJetCup24 : Prize Monies up to N16 million
The organisers of the annual Nigeria Premier Football League preseason tournament, Valuejet Cup have announced the prize monies for the tournament set to begin in two days, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to a statement released on Saturday, the total money that will be received at the end of the tournament is sixteen million naira. The Chairman…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Victor Osimhen out, Kenneth Igboke in
Victor Osimhen will not be featuring for Nigeria Super Eagles in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic after he was ruled out injured, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Camp update: Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen is injured and out for 4 weeks. Super Eagles’ Coach Finidi George has called up Enugu…
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WAFU B U-17: Manu releases final Eaglets Squad-list
After a rigorous training stint in Abuja, Nigeria’s national under-17 team coach, Garba, has finalized the squad for the upcoming WAFU U-17 tournament. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, comprising 19 players and officials, is set to depart for Accra, Ghana, this Saturday. The team screening and training started with 51 talents in Abuja got reduced for…
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Nigeria Football Federation unveils monthly Football Awards
The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed plans for a groundbreaking Football Awards set to recognize and reward outstanding players and coaches within the Nigerian football sphere on a monthly basis, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Designed to stimulate positive discourse surrounding Nigerian football both domestically and internationally, the Awards will debut with seven categories, spotlighting the contributions of…
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Enyimba, HamKam’s partnership sealed
Nigeria Premier Football League reigning champions, Enyimba and HamKam FC of Norway have reached a partnership on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. IT IS ???????? !! Our partnership ? with HamKam FC Norway ?? is Sealed Read full details below ?https://t.co/qgmGTDrnyM — Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) April 11, 2024 Enyimba made the news known after a couple…
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NBSL: Kebbi Beach Soccer Club start title campaign with big win
The 2024 Nigeria Beach Soccer League season kicked off with three games at the Filin Sukuwa, Sani Abacha Bye Pass, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital on Wednesday. Two-time champions and holders, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (BSC) recorded the biggest win of the opening Matchday with an emphatic 6-0 thrashing of Nmanko Patigi BSC. The match…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes earn vital win in Bayelsa
Niger Tornadoes’s battle to avoid the drop zone was given a boost following a win away from home against Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 24 encounter on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikon Allah boys ran with a 1-0 nil win over the Prosperity Boys at the Samson Siasia Stadium courtesy…
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Breaking News: Jose Peseiro departs as Head Coach of Super Eagles
Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro has announced his departure as the head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro’s contract expired after the African Cup of Nations last month and the Nigeria Football Federation have been trying to engage the tactician in a renewal. However, the Portuguese seems to have his mind made up. Yesterday,…
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Waldrum- Why I dropped Oshoala to the bench
Randy Waldrum, head coach of the Falcons, has disclosed the rationale behind his choice to sideline Asisat Oshoala in Monday’s Olympic Games qualifier against the Cameroon Indomitable Lionesses, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African women’s Player of the Year to the surprise of many was dropped to the bench as Waldrum instead opted for Tenerife forward,…
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Super Eagles vs. Argentina friendly cancelled over visa issues
The much-anticipated international friendly clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and world champions Argentina has been canceled, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reports indicate that the cancellation stemmed from insufficient time to process visas for the Nigerian delegation. Originally slated to be held in China, the match was relocated to the United States of America after a dispute arose…
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Greatness Sporting Club Abakaliki storms Lagos for Morak Scouting Program
Nigeria Nationwide League One side Greatness Sporting Club are in Lagos to participate in the Morak Africa Selected All Stars Scouting Tournament. The Abakaliki-based team is one of the selected teams for the scouting program which will take place at the Legacy Pitch Surulere which is scheduled to begin on Monday 26th of February 2024.…
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NPFL: Enyimba, Katsina secure vital away point as Rangers end Doma United’s home unbeaten run
Nigeria Premier Football League match day 21 fixtures served off with 3 matches on Saturday which saw reigning champions, Enyimba, Katsina United and Rangers International performing well away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers International were 1-0 winners in Gombe bringing Doma United’s unbeaten run at home to an end in the encounter played at the…
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Waldrum names strong X1 as Plumptre walks straight back into the team
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum has named a strong starting lineup of the third round phase of the Olympics Games qualifiers against Cameroon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Defender, Ashleigh Plumptre makes return to her position center back and the first eleven. The former Leicester city defender just as the gaffer is making her first appearances with the…
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Top Friendly: Super Eagles Clash with World Champions Argentina in Los Angeles
Marking the Nigeria’s first appearance since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final encounter, the Super Eagles will be playing an A-List friendly match against world champions Argentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The high profile friendly between the Super Eagles and reigning World Cup winner, Argentina is set to take place at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial…
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Captain Ekong and compatriots eager for Peseiro contract extension but…
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has disclosed the team’s desire for Jose Peseiro is to continue leading the national team, although the player remain in the dark of the gaffer’s decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, whose contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired after the Africa Cup of Nations, has garnered interest from the Algeria…