Results from MatchDay 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) did not alter the leadership status in both groups but it was Remo Stars, Abia Warriors and Niger Tornadoes that made significant gains on the log. The midweek fixtures produced a total of 22 goals from nine matches played Wednesday evening with the top of Group B tie involving …

Head coach of Nigeria U17 national team, Nduka Ugbade has said that the technical team is working quietly but diligently and assiduously to raise a squad capable of doing Nigeria proud at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. Ugbade, who has assisted a couple of coaches to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria, is in …

Serie A leaders Napoli are reportedly contemplati acquiring Union Saint-Gilloise striker Victor Boniface as a potential replacement for compatriot Victor Osimhen, who has been on the radar of prominent teams in Europe, according to media sources on the Belgian portal Nieuwsblad. Apart from the fact that both players were born in Lagos, they also share some similarities. The 22-year-old Nigerian …

Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka is in a firm position to sign a new contract that will catapult him to being the ninth highest-paid player in the English Premier League. According to reports, Saka will earn close to £15 million a season when he finally signs his new contract with Arsenal. His current agreement at the club is set to be …

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have been kicked out of this year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 0-2 to Guinea in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Abuja on Wednesday last week, the Eagles had the opportunity of more training sessions together to take …

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has become the most capped Nigerian player after his appearance in the second leg of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau. The Nigerian national team defeated the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau 1-0 at the Estadio 24 de Setembro. Musa, who made his Eagles debut in 2010, and was also part of the 2013 …

Lobi Stars have been fined ₦2 million for infractions of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following incidents that led to late kickoff of their MatchDay 10 fixture in Gombe against Doma United. Doma United won the encounter 2-0. The club’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dominic Iorfa was also issued a stern warning for his role …

The Super Eagles redeemed themselves by beating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in Bissau on Monday night to regain the leadership of Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup  of Nations qualifiers. The Nigerian goal came in the 30th minute, almost the same time that Guinea Bissau scored scored their goal in Abuja to win the first leg by the same scoreline last …

Veteran coach Fabio Capello has spoken highly of Napoli’s striker Victor Osimhen, highlighting his fighting spirit and heading abilities as his two most important qualities. In an interview with the newspaper Marca (as per Tutto Napoli), Capello praised Osimhen for his impressive performances and contribution to the team’s success. Capello believes that Napoli has the potential to reach the final of the Champions …

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with coach Antonio Conte. The Italian’s exit from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium comes over a week after his explosive post-match press conference outburst following the 3-3 draw at Southampton. Spurs said in a statement late on Sunday night: “We can announce that Head Coach Antonio Conte has left the Club by mutual agreement. We achieved Champions …