Tag: Al Etiffaq
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I hope Boniface and others drank too much beer Moyes speaks ahead of West Ham, Leverkusen clash tonight
Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash, West Ham manager David Moyes humorously said that he hopes Victor Boniface and the rest of the Bayer Leverkusen team indulged in excessive beer consumption during the massive celebrations that ensued their first-ever Bundesliga triumph, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Moyes while speaking during the pre-match conference joked…
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Super Falcons fly to South Africa for Olympic Qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to soar out of the country on Sunday night, bound for the pivotal return leg of their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Departing from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the players and their officials will journey to South Africa to defend their…
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Paris 2024: South Africa to arrive in Nigeria for Olympic qualifier
The South Africa’s women’s national team, are set to touch down in Nigeria on Easter Monday for the final Olympic qualifying fixture against the Super Falcons, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. African champions will arrive in Abuja on Monday, April 1, 2024, in preparation for the first leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifiers. Home-based players will travel…
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NPFL 24: Mohammed Babaganaru will take charge of Akwa United until the end of the season
Uyo based Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Akwa United have appointed ex Lobi Stars and Gombe United coach, Mohammed Babaganaru as the new manager until end of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The just appointed Babaganaru boasts two NPFL titles which he won with with Kano Pillars during the 2011/2012 season and also during the 2012/2013…
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NPFL: Rangers International continue fine form to move top
Rangers International have moved top of the Nigeria Premier Football League after their win away from home against struggling, Heartland FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelope continued their fine form to beat the Naze Millionaires 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba courtesy of goals from Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Kalu Nweke. Onyebuchi opened…
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NPFL’23/24: Special Goal, Special Moment – Muritala Taiye
Shooting Stars Sports Club defender, Muritala Taiye scored his first goal of the season for the Ibadan soccer lords in the Matchday 22 fixture against Bendel Insurance of Benin. It was not just a goal, but an important goal that saved the Oluyole Warriors from dropping points at home and ultimately secured the team a…
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Onome Ebi joins Israel’s Bnot Netanya
Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has joined Isreali Women Premier League side Bnot Netanya after a 3 month stint at Naija Ratels, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ebi featured in three NWFL games for Naija Ratels nefore joining the European side for an undisclosed fee. The 40-year-old defender rejoined Naija Ratels at the start of the 2023-24 NWFL…
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‘Osimhen to leave Napoli in the summer.’ Super agent
Next summer, Napoli is expected to part ways with their star striker, Victor Osimhen, according to veteran agent Dario Canovi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026 featuring a reported release clause ranging from €130m to €140m. Canovi, anticipating Osimhen’s departure, cited Napoli’s struggle to match last season’s success as a…
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Transfer: Eintracht Frankfurt sign young Nigerian sensation
Eintracht Frankfurt has successfully secured the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Czech Republic’s Viktoria Plzen in a €9m deal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 20-year-old is set to undergo medical examinations in Germany on Thursday. Durosinmi, Frankfurt’s second acquisition in the winter transfer window following Dutch international Donny van de Beek, chose Frankfurt over Premier League…
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Sunshine Stars get the better of Doma United in Akure
Sunshine Stars were 2-0 winners at the Akure Township Stadium against Doma United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 17 fixture on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Akure Gunners triumphed courtesy of goals from Emmanuel Isaac and Opeoluwa Olufemi sealed three points at the end of proceedings. In a game dominated by the hosts,…
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Imo state Sports Commission Chairman Hon. Prince Elieza Ogbonna vows total commitment to sports development
The Imo state Sports Commission Chairman Hon. Prince Elieza Ogbonna in a welcome development has reiterated his support for sporting activities in the State, especially for the Heartland Football Club. He expressed his concern over the present situation of the club and is willing to give his 100% support to ensure that our much-loved club…
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Henry Onyekuru scores in Al Fayha ACL away win
Nigeria international, Henry Onyekuru was on the score sheet for Al Fayha in their AFC Champions League away win over Pakhtakor at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Al Fayha came from behind to beat their host and reach the next round of the competition after finishing as runners-up in group A. Pakhtakor”s captain,…
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CAFCC: Rivers United start group stage with win emphatic over APC Lobito
Nigeria’s sole representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United began their group stage campaign match with a comfortable win over Angola’s Académica Petroleos Club do Lobito, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The pride of Rivers eased pass the Angolans 3-0 after 90 minutes at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. There was no much problem for the host…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars pip 3SC to go back top as Insurance hold Pillars in Kano
Lobi Stars of Makurdi have returned to the zenith of the Nigeria Premier Football League after they edged Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Show Get Size side defeated the Oluyole Warriors 2-1 at the Lafia City Stadium in a pulsating encounter which the saw the host score a late…
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NPFL: Osayi remain solid for Doma United in draw against Remo Stars in Ikenne
Doma United have maintained the top spot of the Nigeria Premier Football League after securing a vital away point at Ikenne against Remo Stars on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Savannah Tigers played a goalless draw against the Sky Blue Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne in the match day 10 encounter. It would have…
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NPFL: Enyimba end winless streak against Heartland FC in 8 years
Reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba International secure their first away win of the season after defeating Heartland International FC 1-0 on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant got the oriental derby victory that ends winless run against Heartland after 10 meetings courtesy of a second half goal by Substitute Stephen Chukwude…