The delegation of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, landed in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of two friendly matches against the Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. The contingent was led by Member of the NFF Executive, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi. Coach Aliyu Zubairu selected 21 players for the task, among whom are team captain Daniel Bameyi, first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender Haruna Aliyu, midfielder Cletus Simon and forwards Clinton Japhet and Olalekan Sulaiman Alabi. The seven-time African champions take on their Ivorian counterparts at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in the Ivorian capital starting from 3.30pm CIV time (4.30pm Nigeria time)…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Benin Republic will battle neighbours Nigeria for a place at the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The Amazons booked a date with the Super Eagles following a 5-2 aggregate victory over Sierra Leone in the first round. Benin Republic defeated their opponent 2-1 in the first leg. They won the second leg 3-1 to complete the double over the Sierra Leoneoans. The final qualifying round fixtures will take place from October 20 to 28, 2025.Benin Republic will host the first leg, while the second leg hold in Nigeria. The winner on aggregate will secure qualification to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo has sealed a move to Canadian club, AFC Toronto. AFC Toronto is a professional women’s soccer team located in Toronto, Ontario, and they compete in the Northern Super League. Toronto signed the striker from Chinese Women’s Super League club, Changchun Dazhong. The details of the contract was not disclosed by both clubs. “I’m so thrilled to join AFC Toronto for the inaugural Northern Super League season and to havethe opportunity to play in Canada. It’s really exciting to be part of something historic,” she told the club’s official website. “I’m looking forward…
By Obaloluwa Joshua LAGOS Super Falcons forward, Monday Gift is in the running for Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for February. The former FC Robo Queens striker was on target twice in three league outings for Tenerife in the month under review. Monday registered one goal each against Sevilla and Valencia. The 23-year-old has so far netted 10 times in 17 league appearances for Tenerife this season. The energetic forward is currently the third highest goal scorer in the Spanish top-flight this season behind Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor and Granada’s Edna Imade. She recently signed a new three-year contract…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for next week’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, and their South African counterparts, Bantwana, slated for Pretoria. The Flamingos and Bantwana will clash starting 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March in the first leg of a second-round fixture, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa’s administrative capital. While 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria drew bye to the second round, Bantwana crushed their counterparts from Gabon 21-2 on aggregate, winning 12-1 in Gabon and…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has lauded Ademola Lookman after the winger inspired the side to victory at Empoli on Sunday. The dazzling winger grabbed a brace as La Dea thrashed their hosts 5-0 in the Serie A encounter. Gasperini stated that the 27-year-old has become an extraordinary player. “Lookman has always scored a lot of goals, at least since he joined Atalanta. He has become an extraordinary player, especially when he puts himself at the disposal of the team,”he told a press conference. “He said that he feels a bond with the fans and I…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman has reflected on Atalanta’s big win over Empoli. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side trashed their hosts 5-0 at the Stadio Carlo Castellani-Computer Gross Arena on Sunday night. Lookman scored a brace for La Dea in the encounter. The result puts Atalanta within two points of second-placed Napoli and still in the Scudetto race. The 27-year-old declared that they will keep fighting to win their subsequent games. “The team won 5-0 today, we put in a good performance, everyone was at a high level and we showed quality,” he told DAZN. “We take every…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after a 2-0 win over holders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Reds have 64 points from 27 matches ahead of second-placed Arsenal. The Gunners have a game in hand , and now a job on their hands if they are displace Arne Slot’s side on top of the table. Manchester City are fourth on 44 with no chance of winning a fifth consecutive title. Mohamed Salah struck his league-leading 25th goal of the season in the 14th minute to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at the St James’ Park on Sunday. Callum Hudson-Odoi stunned the home fans by handing Forest the lead after six minutes. Newcastle United however moved clear of the visitors with four goals afterwards. Lewis Miley equalised for the hosts on 23 minutes. Jacob Murphy added the second two minutes later. In-form striker Alexander Isak hit a brace before the break. Nikola Milenkovic pulled one back in the 63rd minute before Ryan Yates hit a 90th-minute goal as Newcastle survived a nervy ending. The Magpies moved…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have earned a spot at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship in Angola. D’Tigers have bounced back with two wins at the ongoing Afrobasket qualifiers in Libya after losing all three games in the previous qualifying series. The West Africans defeated defeat Libya 75-70 in their first game thanks to outstanding performances from Caleb Agada and Talib Zanna. They recorded an 87-67 victory over Uganda in their second game. With these two wins, D’Tigers accumulated seven points and required one more victory against Cape Verde to confirm their qualification. FIBA however announced on…