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John Ogu: More overseas-based players want Super Eagles
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, says the national team looks more attractive to Nigerian players in the diaspora following the team’s superb display in a 2-2 friendly against Ukraine at the Dnipro Arena on Tuesday.
Xenophobia: Eagles kick, Zambia cancel South Africa friendly
Nigerian players have taken to the social media to condemn the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and citizens of other countries living in South Africa.
How African footballers in Europe spend their money
African footballers – like other players from developing countries – invariably earn sums of money far greater than their contemporaries back home.
Imama Amapakabo: We won’t take Sudan for granted
Head coach of the national U23 team, Dream Team, coach Imama Amapakabo has revealed that he and his players will not take Sudan for granted when both countries go head to head in the final Olympic qualifier next month.
Kano Pillars return to Kaduna to prepare for Caf Champions League tie against Asante...
Ahead of their crucial Caf Champions League tie away to Ghana's Asante Kotoko in Kumasi next weekend, the management of Kano Pillars have announced the club will be returning to Kaduna to prepare for the game.
Kotoko hits Kano for epic clash against Pillars
A strong contingent comprising of players, coaches, backroom staff and officials from Ghana have arrived the ancient city of Kano for the epic CAF Champions’ league cracker between Kano Pillars FC and Ashanti Kotoko FC of Ghana.
Arsenal duo out of Newcastle trip after further security incidents
Arsenal will be without the services of Mesut Özil and Sead Kolašinac against Newcastle due to ‘further security incidents’.
FIFA approves new rules for the good of the game
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) officially agreed to a number of amendments and clarifications to the current laws of the game on June 1, 2019.
Kano governor splashes cash gifts on Pillars players for Aiteo Cup success
Players and officials of Aiteo Federation Cup champions, Kano Pillars have been rewarded with $1000 each by Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for winning the competition.
Thomas Dennerby: Nigerian women football is full of many good coaches, talented players
Thomas Dennerby, the Technical Adviser of the Super Falcons, says women football in Nigeria is filled with good coaches and talented players.
Basketball Africa League: Lagos selected as one of the host cities
Lagos (Nigeria) has been selected as one of the host cities for the newly inaugurated Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Edo APC: Third party behind Governor Obaseki, Adams Oshiomhole rift
The local chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has blamed the perceived feud between Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole on some selfish individuals.
Chelsea face homegrown problem after Paris Saint-Germain drop Tiémoué Bakayoko interest
Chelsea are reportedly facing a problem regarding the number of non-homegrown players in their squad, after Paris Saint-Germain dropped interest in midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko.
NNL: Senator Saraki’s club goes on indefinite break
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin has approved an indefinite break for staff, players and technical crew of the club.
Afcon: Fans advise Super Eagles not to be distracted by VAR
As the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) get underway, football fans in Nasarawa State have advised the Super Eagles to focus on their encounter against South Africa.
Afcon: Super Eagles shun dinner after losing to Madagascar
Super Eagles players shunned dinner for an emergency meeting as they returned to their hotel following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Madagascar in their final Group B game of the Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday.
Super Falcons protest unpaid bonuses in France after Women’s World Cup exit
On Saturday, the Super Falcons lost 3-0 to Germany in the Round of 16 but refused to leave their Mecure Hotel in protest over their unpaid bonuses and other outstanding payments.
Edema Fuludu: Deduct nine points from clubs as punishment for violence in NPFL
Edema Fuludu, a Match Commissioner to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has advised the League Management Company (LMC) to deduct nine points from any club involved in any form of violence during Nigeria Premier League matches.
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CafCC: Rangers optimistic of qualification despite Libreville defeat
Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rangers International F.C are full of optimism of qualifying for the next round of the competition despite suffering a 2-1 loss to debutants, A.S Pelican in a first-leg, first round tie in Libreville.
30 kidnap victims including 12 children freed in Katsina
Thirty kidnap victims including 12 children and 18 women have been freed from their captivity by armed bandits in Katsina State.
Ex-AGF: Why former President Jonathan refused to sack 3 Northern governors over Boko Haram
The real reason why the former president, Goodluck Jonathan, declared a state of emergency in the three northern states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno State without removing the governors and the local government chairman has now been made public by the former Attorney General, Mohammed Adoke.
Tyson Fury survives severe cut to outpoint Sweden’s Wallin
Undefeated British heavyweight Tyson Fury shook off a left hook to the temple that left him bloodied and bruised before battling to a unanimous points win over Sweden’s Otto Wallin Saturday.
Ex-foreign affairs minister wants Nigeria to sue South Africa over xenophobic attacks
Former Nigerian minister of foreign affairs Professor Bolaji Akinyemi Sunday called on the Nigerian Government to drag South Africa to the International Criminal Court of Justice for the xenophobic attacks that claimed the lives of Nigerians.
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Bayelsa guber: I’ll reveal my next step in 48 hours – Timi Alaibe
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days ago concluded its governorship primary in Bayelsa State, won by Douye Diri, a senator who is backed by the incumbent governor of the state, Seriake Dickson.
President Buhari mourns Obi Chukuka Okonjo
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the passing to glory of the patriarch of the family, Obi Chukuka Okonjo, 91.
CSOs caution government against increase of VAT to 7.2 percent
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of The Tax Justice and Governance Platform, (TJGP) have called on the federal government to concentrate more efforts on ensuring the proper collection of appropriate taxes than increasing the Valued Added Tax.
New Zealand tightens gun laws again after mosque massacre
New Zealand unveiled new legislation Friday aimed at ensuring only “fit and proper” people can own guns in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51 Muslim worshipers.
Police parade 58 ‘kidnappers, robbers’
The police on Wednesday paraded 58 suspects allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, car theft, unlawful possession of weapons and other crimes.