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Former Akwa United Coach Fatai Osho Explains Resignation
Fatai Osho, the former coach of Akwa United, has detailed the reasons behind his resignation after game week 14 of the current league season. Osho attributed his departure to the lack of squad depth. Reflecting on the previous season’s Super 8 semi finals, he noted that certain areas needed improvement. […]
Kaizer Chiefs Drop Nwabali Signing Over High Fee
Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has come to a halt due to the imposing transfer fee demanded. The South African club found the R30 million £1.3 million price tag beyond their financial reach, despite their high regard for the goalkeeper’s abilities. Nwabali, aged 27, has garnered […]
Remo Stars bow out of CAF Champions League after 2-0 reverse
Remo Stars were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to AS FAR of Morocco. The contest ended 3-2 on aggregate in favour of AS FAR, confirming Remo Stars’ exit at the preliminary round. After a goalless first half, AS FAR broke the deadlock in […]
Super Eagles’ Henry Onyekuru Poised for Gençlerbirliği Move
Veteran winger Henry Onyekuru is closing in on a permanent move to Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği, having reached an agreement with the newly promoted clu. The 28 year old, a free agent after leaving Al‑Fayha, is expected to undergo medical tests in Turkey imminently and finalise terms with the […]
Shooting Stars chairman confident, eyes NPFL title in second half
Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, Chairman of Shooting Stars SC, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. During an interview on BCOS TV’s Sports Update program, Olaniyan revealed that the club is strengthening its squad with new signings to bolster […]
Yemisi Akintoye Named Among 18 WAFCON 2025 Referees for Morocco
Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for […]
Aiyenugba: Home-Based Stars Must Seize Eagles Opportunity with Pride
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players recently called up to the national team to give their all and represent the domestic league with pride. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia, Aiyenugba encouraged the local stars to make the most of […]
Zambia’s Kundananji Confident Ahead of WAFCON QF vs Super Falcons
Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their upcoming quarter-final match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The two teams are set to face each other on Thursday, July 17, in Casablanca, Morocco. Kundananji, who has been […]
Flying Eagles Coach Praises Eguavoen’s Role in Youth Player Development
Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, has commended Augustine Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, for his efforts in establishing a comprehensive player database that supports smooth transitions from the U17 Golden Eaglets to the U20 squad. The praise came on the heels of the […]
NLO SUPER 6 Rival Coach Backs First Bank to Excel in NNL
First Bank FC of Lagos is poised to make a significant mark in the National League NNL as they face the second tier league with strong backing and high expectations. This confident outlook comes from Jay Uche, a rival coach from Lagos Zone A of the Nationwide League One NLO, […]
