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Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has taken a bold stance against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, emphasizing the importance of receiving outstanding allowances over critiques of his coaching abilities. The dispute unfolded during a meeting with the NFF Technical...
Despite securing their place in the Round of 16 with four consecutive wins, Real Madrid faces a depleted lineup due to injuries as they prepare to host Napoli in the Champions League on November 29. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, opting for caution, plans to rest key players in anticipation of...
A separatist group known as the Restoration Fighters of the Ambazonia Interim Government has issued a grave warning to prominent Nigerian football figures, including former national captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Daniel Amokachi. The threat comes in response to an invitation extended by...
Erling Haaland overcame pre-game "niggles" to become the fastest Premier League player to score 50 goals, propelling Manchester City into an early lead against Liverpool. Despite City's dominance, a late strike by Trent Alexander-Arnold dashed their 23-game home winning streak, ending the match...
Image Credit: Steffen Prößdorf Super Eagles' forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, is set to miss the highly anticipated 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a recent surgery to address a groin injury sustained during the international break. Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper, confirmed the...
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned that Nigerian athletes could face disqualification from the much-anticipated 2024 Olympics in Paris unless urgent action is taken by the Nigerian Anti-Doping Committee (NADC). WADA's recent executive committee meeting in Montreal, Canada, targeted...
Image Credit: Богдан Заяц In the face of mounting criticism over the performance of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Hon. Nse Essien, has emphasized that the decision to retain or dismiss Peseiro lies with the Sports Ministry, not the...
In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier match at Rwanda's Huye Stadium, Nigeria's Super Eagles faced an uphill battle against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The pressure mounted on the Super Eagles, eager for a positive outcome following a lackluster draw against...
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has secured a spot in the starting lineup for Nigeria's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Head coach Jose Peseiro has strategically opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Francis Uzoho guarding the goal, and a defensive...
Nigerian football star Kelechi Iheanacho has stressed the critical importance of a victory against the Warriors of Zimbabwe to revive the Super Eagles' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Following a 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their initial game, the three-time African champions are gearing...
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