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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has announced the cancellation of salaries for assistant coaches across all national teams. This unprecedented move is part of cost-cutting measures, with Gusau revealing that assistant coaches will now receive an...
Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, has made a surprising U-turn, announcing that it will broadcast all 52 matches of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on its Supersports channels. The earlier decision not to broadcast on SuperSport channels due to failed rights acquisition had...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations set to commence on Saturday. Led by coach Jose Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa, the team departed from Murtala Muhammed International...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria embarked on their journey to Abidjan for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, adorning traditional white kaftans with green caps, echoing the vibrant hues of the nation's flag. The team, led by coach Jose Peseiro, spent a week in Abu Dhabi for intensive preparation...
The National Television Authority (NTA) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This announcement follows MultiChoice's recent decision not to broadcast the tournament on SuperSport (SS). "In a groundbreaking move, the...
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78, leaving behind an indelible legacy in the world of football. Known as "Der Kaiser," Beckenbauer achieved unparalleled success, winning the World Cup both as a player and manager, a feat achieved by few in the history of the...
Nigeria's Super Eagles faced a 2-0 defeat against Syli National of Guinea in a friendly match held in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Despite a stellar starting lineup that included Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, and others, the Eagles struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game. Guinea took...
Image Credit: Sandro Halank The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga takes an unexpected twist as French media outlet Foot Mercato reports that the PSG star has agreed to move to Real Madrid when his contract concludes this summer. This revelation contradicts earlier information from The Times...
Al-Nassr football star Sadio Mane has taken a significant step in contributing to the development of his hometown, Bambali, by constructing a new stadium. The inauguration ceremony, attended by high-ranking members of society, marked the fulfillment of a promise Mane made a year ago after...
Super Eagles' striker Victor Osimhen exudes optimism about Nigeria's chances at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2023. Despite the team's last victory in 2013, Osimhen believes the current squad possesses the necessary quality to secure the title. Speaking at a celebratory dinner...
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, in a light-hearted manner, revealed that he didn't wish Mohamed Salah "too much luck" at the Africa Cup of Nations, acknowledging the challenges Liverpool will face without their star scorer. As Salah joins Egypt for AFCON, Klopp discusses the team's strategies...
South Africa's former Olympic runner, Oscar Pistorius, was quietly released from Atteridgeville prison on parole almost 11 years after the shocking crime that captivated the world. Convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day 2013, Pistorius, known as the "Blade...
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