By Obaloluwa Joshua , LAGOS The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has filed an appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to award the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter to Nigeria. CAF announced on Saturday that the Super Eagles will get three points and three goals for the encounter. The match was abandoned by Nigeria after their players and their officials were stranded at the airport for several hours, Prompt News reports. According to Libyan media outlet alwasat.ly, the LFF has enlisted Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas to defend its appeal, which challenges CAF’s decision as…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere heaped plaudits on his players despite the 2-0 loss to USA. The Nigerian girls crashed out from the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following the defeat. The Americans scored the curtain raiser through Kennedy Fuller three minutes before the break. Prompt News reports that Kimmi Ascanio netted the second on 73 minutes. Olowookere stated that his players gave their all in the encounter. “I’m so proud of the girls, they’ve given it their best, come all this way and they are kids who are developing. “They’ve given their best but…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Flamingos were eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to USA on Saturday night. It was sweet revenge for the Americans, who lost at the same quarter-final stage of the competition to the Flamingos two years ago in India. Prompt News reports that Bankole Olowookere’s side started the game brightly but were unable to covert their chances. The Americans scored the game’s opening goal from the spot through Kennedy Fuller three minutes before the break. The Flamingos came out smoking after the break but were unable to find their…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Captain Rasheedat Ajibade grabbed a brace as the Super Falcons defeated the Green Ladies of Algeria 2-0 in a friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Saturday. Prompt News reports that Ajibade scored the two goals in the first half of the keenly contested encounter. The Atletico Madrid of Spain star opened scoring for Justine Madugu’s side with a sublime finish on 24 minutes. The forward doubled the advantage in first-half added time. The 24-year-old has now scored six goals in 20 appearances for the nine-time African champions Both teams failed to hit target in…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS USA star Mary Long says the team is battle ready for their quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Prompt News reports. The Americans will clash with Bankole Olowookere’s side at the CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros on Saturday (today). The Flamingos won all three group games, scoring nine goals and conceding once. Long has however declared his team’s readiness to beat the West Africans. “This is a super talented group of girls and it’s been fun so far in the tournament. We continue to work hard and play…
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called to camp Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye among a list of 35 players of Super Eagles B for the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana. The first leg of the fixture, which is a reminder of the qualification series for the last edition of the competition, which Ghana edged on penalty shootout, is billed for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with the return leg a week later. The winner over two legs will earn a slot at the…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Wilfred Ndidi gifted the Flying Eagles N5m as motivational boost following the team’s victory over Cote d’Ivoire at the WAFU B U-20 Championship on Thursday. The Flying Eagles defeated Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in their last group game to secure a place in the semi-finals. Ndidi made the donation ahead of the team’s semi-final clash with Nigeria Republic. Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau also donated N2m to the team. Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles semi-final encounter against Niger Republic has been shifted from Saturday to Sunday. The encounter which will be played at the Stade Municipal, Lome will…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is elated with the nomination of Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award. The duo will be hoping to succeed Victor Osimhen, who won the award last year. Eight other players are in the running for this year’s award. Eguavoen celebrated the achievements of the Super Eagles stars in a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter). “Congratulations to our Super Super Super Eagles duo – Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong on their nomination for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year. A brilliant…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is yet to decide his future, Prompt News reports. Osayi-Samuel has few months left on his contract with the Yellow Canaries. The Nigeria international is yet to sign an extension prompting speculations he could leave on a free transfer next summer. The 26-year-old will be free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club in January. The full-back was asked about the possibility of staying at the club following Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League clash draw with Manchester United. “I don’t know, it’s not up to me,” he was quoted by Fanatik.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Sky Bet Championship club Luton Town have condemned in strong terms racist remarks directed towards their Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo. Adebayo recently received racial remarks on the social media by an unknown individual. It is second time the lanky striker will be abused on the social media. “We’re angry, upset and frustrated to report that racist abuse has been directed towards Elijah Adebayo,” reads a statement on the club’s official website. “To the individual who cowardly dropped into Elijah’s DMs: We know who you are and you know who you are. You’re not a faceless account,…