Nduka Ugbade captained the first Nigerian squad to win a FIFA World Cup, in 1985, and was assistant coach when the Golden Eaglets won the FIFA U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates 10 years ago. He also took a FIFA U20 World Cup silver medal in 1989. Now, he is looking to lead the Nigeria U17 team to …

The delegation of two-time runners-up, Nigeria have arrived in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, for a 10-day camping programme ahead of this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals, which holds in the South American country from 20th May to 11th June. A contingent of 20 players and 10 officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Saturday night aboard …

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Blaise Matuidi has said that he is disappointed with the club’s performances this season. PSG currently find themselves on top of the Ligue 1 table, with three points above Lens, who sit in second place. The Parisians have not been at their dominant best domestically this season, and they suffered an embarrassing 1-3 home defeat to …

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen as the “new king of Serie A” following Napoli’s scudetto win. The Nigerian strker delivered the Azzurri’s first Serie A title in 33 years after netting a Scudetto-sealing equaliser in their 1-1 against Udinese on Thursday. Reacting via his Twitter handle on Sunday, Tinubu lauded Osimhen for continuing the …

Bendel Insurance have confirmed their spot in the Super 6 of the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), while Lobi Stars will need just a point in their last match against Wikki Tourists. It’s a home fixture for the Makurdi club. Despite being forced to 1-1 at home by Shooting Stars, the Insurance result leaves three teams in Group A …

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets await their quarterfinals opponent in the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria after coming from behind to beat South Africa 3-2 in their last group match in Constantine last night. Nigeria will face either Cameroon or Burkina, who go head-to-head tonight in their last Group C match. Five-time world champions Nigeria, who pipped Zambia 1-0 …

One thing is certain today as the 2022/23 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reaches the penultimate week: Bendel Insurance will confirm their spot in the Super 6, and be in a position to push for the title. As the table in Group A stands, the only cog in the wheel for the Benin side is a most …

Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard has said that he would consider giving more playing time to the young players at the club. The former England midfielder specifically mentioned Chinonso ‘Noni’ Madueke and Benoit Badiashile as young players who have earned their places in his team. The Blues recorded their first victory under Frank Lampard since his return to the club …

Rangers manager, Abdul Maikaba has said that football made him distance himself from his family. The vastly travelled tactician disclosed to Elegbete TV that his family sees him as a hero whenever he returns home. Maikaba added that seeing him on television gives them joy. “Watching me on television makes them happy. “So my family misses me a lot. When …

Football superstar Lionel Messi has apologised after his two-week suspension for going to Saudi Arabia without permission for a promotional event. His French club PSG slammed the suspension on the Argentine for missing training on Monday and proceeding to Saudi Arabia for the paid event. The contract of the seven-time Ballon D’Or winner expires at the end of the season …