The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. As the team looks to turn its fortunes around, here are seven key things you should know about the man tasked with steering Nigeria’s football giants back to glory. 1. Eric Chelle led Mali to quarter-final finish at AFCON 2023: Eric Chelle …
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Enyimba International finally found their rhythm in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, claiming an emphatic 4-1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. After a rocky start to their campaign, with two losses and a draw in their first three matches, the People’s Elephant delivered a commanding performance to keep their …
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Renowned boxing champion, Anthony Joshua began the New Year with a high-profile visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he presented the Nigerian leader with an autographed boxing glove. The gesture symbolised perseverance and excellence – qualities deeply rooted in both Joshua’s illustrious career and the Nigerian spirit. Speaking about the visit on his official X page, President Tinubu …
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In a demonstration of uncommon goodwill and welfarism, ex-international, Paul Okoku, has splashed out school uniforms and writing materials to pupils of St Paul’s Primary School, Costain, Lagos. The donations, which were made through the Greater Tomorrow Children Foundation, run by Okoku, held on Tuesday, inside the school’s premises was witnessed by the Executive Secretary of the Lagos Mainland Education …
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By Akeem Busari All is set for the Friday epochal kick off of the 1st edition of Judith Chime Invitational Football Competition, taking place in Enugu State. The tournament sponsored by former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Judith Chime, is organised by Judith Chime Foundation, and will run from 13th-21st December, 2024, is expected to feature 19 female teams aged 15-22 …
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In commemoration of the first anniversary of the coronation of Ovie (King) of Agbarha-Warri kingdom HRM Kingsley Emarkpo Orereh IGBI II, in Warri South local government area of Delta State, a football tournament in honour of the King was put together by the kingdom with a local organizing committee led by ex international Edema Fuludu. Eight teams participated in …
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Ahead of the 2024/2025 NNL season, the leadership of Lagos State Football Association has once again reiterate its avowed support and encouragement for all Lagos State teams participating in the various cadres of the male and female national football league championships. Speaking on the new league season, the Lagos FA boss, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, stated that it …
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By Akeem Busari The encouraging and continued growth of football in Lagos State has been generating positive vibes and plaudits from football fans, investors and stakeholders in and outside the state. The latest accolades came from the National Coordinator of Friends of Nigeria Sports (FNS), Chief Diprieye Thompson, who was effusive in praises for the board of Lagos FA led …
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Lagos State Football Association, Tuesday at the its Surulere secretariat gave cash gifts to the members of the gold medal winning Lagos State female football team to the recently held National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The obviously elated young female footballers and the team officials received the cash gifts from the Lagos FA Secretary, Akeem Okikiopusu, on behalf …
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In a communique signed and released by Chairman of PFAN Board of Trustees, Comrade Harrison Jalla, the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), Comrade Tijani Babangida (MON), has been nominated by the PFAN Board of Trustees (BOT) to represent the association on the National Sports Commission (NSC) Board. This nomination, according to PFAN, aligns with Section 2 …
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