After the disappointment of failing to make the dream of La Decima (The Tenth) come true at the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in staged by Morocco last year – the Super Falcons even failing to make the podium for the first time in many years – Head Coach Randy Waldrum is optimistic of an impressive performance at the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup finals coming up in Australia & New Zealand in the summer. The American tactician is full of optimism, and is confident that his team can go far in the global tournament, but insists they have to take…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has omitted the names of Nigerian referees from the list of officials that will officiate at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, reports Prompt News. FIFA listed 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 Video Assistant referees ( VAR) for the global soccer showpiece. The world soccer ruling picked four African referees: Vincentia Amedome, Bouchra Karboubi, Salima Mukansanga and Akhona Makalima while Mary Njoroge will work as an assistant referee. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. It will run from July…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Former Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has penned a contract with Bahrain Premier League club, East Riffa Sports Club. The 30-year-old was last in the books of Italian Serie D club, Casertana FC. The length of the contract was not revealed by the club. Onazi will hope to help revive the fortunes of the club, who are hovering around the relegation zone with nine points from as many matches The player has previously played in Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia and Denmark. Onazi won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations title with the Super Eagles.
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Kelechi Iheanacho has stated that Leicester City will go for a win against Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup contest. The two teams will clash in one of the competition’s quarter-final fixture at the St James’ Park on Tuesday night. Leicester City recently lost 4-0 to the Magpies in a Premier League clash, but Iheanacho is confident they can gain revenge this time around. “It’s a great competition as well, the cup,” Iheanacho the club’s official website. “Playing them now, obviously it’s time for revenge because they beat us in the [Premier League]. “We’re going there…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigerian forward, Peter Olayinka has linked up with Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade, Prompt New reports. The 27-year-old signed a three-year contract with the option of another year with Red and Whites. Olayinka will however remain with Czech Republic side, Slavia Prague until the end of his contract this summer. “Red Star Belgrade is happy to announce the news that striker Peter Olanjinka has signed a preliminary contract with our club and will officially join us on July 1, 2023 as a free agent. He signed a contract with our club until the summer of 2026…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Federal Government is to establish the Nigerian Railways and host communities security committees as part of measures to curb the incidence of armed attacks on railway infrastructure and passengers in the country. The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, made this known when he visited the Tom Ikimi train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State which was attacked by yet-to-be identified gun men on Saturday. While sympathising with the victims of the unfortunate attack, the Minister noted that ”the intention of the perpetrators of this heinous crime is to sabotage…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom as Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office for a second and final term of four (4) years with effect from 12th January, 2023. He was first appointed on 12th January, 2019 for an initial period of four (4) years. Under the leadership of Engr. Nkom in the past four years, the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office recorded 86% increase in revenue generation, raking in over N8.9 billion between 2019 and 2021 compared to N4.8 billion generated in the corresponding period of 2016 – 2018. This also accounts…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says it is set to hold a series of dialogues on the nation’s economy with presidential candidates. NESG Chief Executive officer (CEO), Mr Laoye Jaiyeola disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the discussions will be geared towards sensitising the public as well as the presidential candidates, drawing out a strategy for a prosperous Nigeria. “As part of our commitment to national development and our principle to provide an economic foundation for democracy, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group is set to hold a series of dialogues on…
President Muhammadu Buhari says nobody can blackmail him on inexplicable wealth and illicit enrichment while in office, saying ‘‘I do not have one square-inch outside Nigeria.’’ Speaking at a State banquet, Monday night, organised in his honour in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, the President restated his vow to serve God and Nigeria until his last day in office and beyond. He advised Nigerians to remain patriotic, saying ‘‘as I said more than 30 years ago, we have no other country than Nigeria, we must all stay here and salvage it together.’’ Noting that the most critical security challenge inherited…
*** To Begin Inspection February 13 The Nationwide League One (NLO) Secretariat has stressed that the home grounds of clubs in Division One must meet the requirements specified for it to get approval for the 2023 season. In a statement issued by its media department on Monday, the NLO informed that the stadium inspection for all Division One clubs will be for eight days and will commence from Friday 13th to 20th February 2023. The State Football Associations and all the concerned clubs have also been kindly informed that the under-listed conditions must be met since 70% of its matches…