By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the prize money of winner of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been increased by 75%. The winner of the this edition of the competition will receive $3.5m. CAF also announced that the total Prize Money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased to USD 10.4 million which is an increase of 32%. “We are excited about the upcoming CHAN tournament; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and have significantly increased the Prize Money of the Winner to USD 3.5 million which is…
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The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons goalkeeper Yewande Balogun has announced she is quitting the round leather game. Prompt News reports that Balogun took to the social media to announce her retirement from football. “Maybe it’s fitting that I never officially announced “retirement” after university and after having knee cartilage replacement surgery. While it left me with no actual closure from my playing career, it also left open a door to go back to playing, and it was so obvious to walk through it when the opportunity presented itself a decade later,” she wrote on Instagram. “The journey has been…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has sealed a move to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, Washington Spirit. Abiodun, who put pen to paper on a three-year contract joined Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers. The 21-year-old spent two seasons at Pittsburgh Panthers netting 10 goals and providing three assists in 34 appearances. “I’m beyond thrilled to take this next step in my career by joining Washington Spirit,” she told the club’s official website. “This isn’t just a dream; it’s a purpose I’ve poured my heart and soul into and I’m ready to give everything I have…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS West Ham United have sacked manager Julien Lopetegui after a return of poor results. Lopetegui took charge of the Hammers in the summer as the successor to David Moyes. The London club struggled under his tutelage despite investment during the summer transfer window. Last Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City was his last game in charge of West Ham United. The gaffer left West Ham United in 14th position on the Premier League. It is understood that Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui after being out of work since he left Chelsea in April…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Egyptian giants Al Ahly are interested in Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho. According to English news outlet, Express, the multiple African champions are exploring the possibility of signing the Nigerian this month. Al Ahly have identified Iheanacho as a potential replacement for South African forward, Percy Tau, who is set to leave the club. The 28-year-old only joined Spanish club Sevilla on a free transfer last summer following the expiration of his Leicester City contract. The forward has however failed to score or register in nine league outings for the Rojiblancos. Garcia Pimienta’s side are reportedly willing…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Kasimpasa defender Kenneth Omeruo is eager to return to action again after his spell on the sidelines. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since last October. Omeruo sustained an injury in Kasimpasa’s pulsating 3-3 draw against defending champions Galatasaray. The Nigeria international has been forced to miss nine games due to the setback. The centre-back announced his return to training on the social media. “It’s been a difficult few months. Glad to be running again.. can’t wait to start helping my team again.. I have missed it.. 💪🏾💪🏾 #unclek #offthepitch,” the former Leganes player wrote on X.…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed commitment to working with all stakeholders in advancing improved officiating in the domestic football league. This was a fall-out of a meeting the NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko had with the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) President Sani Zubairu. In Dikko’s reckoning, the referees are cardinal to developing the domestic league. His words, “We are placing so much emphasis on growing our local contents. The great Pele once said that a country’s national team is as good as the league. So whatever we are doing globally in football, what rubs off directly on our economy…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Home Eagles will discover their group stage opponents at the 2024 African Nations Champions (CHAN) on Wednesday, January 15. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a statement released on Monday disclosed that the draw ceremony will hold at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The much-anticipated tournament is uniquely reserved for African footballers plying their trade in their domestic leagues. It will be co-hosted Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania between 1-28 February, 2025. The Home Eagles are making a return to the biennial competition after a six-year absence. They defeated perennial rivals Ghana…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester United held Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday. United went in front in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle. Liverpool responded seven minutes later with Cody Gakpo curling home a stunning equaliser. Prompt News reports that Mohamed Salah then put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot few minutes later. Amad Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn the visitors a point. Liverpool remain in control of the title race with 46 points from 19 games,…