Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ikorodu City Football Club, a Nigeria National League (NNL) side, has announced the appointment of Bright Ozegbagbei as their new first-team Manager. NNL side Ikorodu City FC has appointed Bright, who served as the first assistant coach to former head coach Sadiq Dabiri since 2022, has now been entrusted with the responsibilities of leading the team. In addition, the club has appointed former MFM FC and Gateway United assistant coach Rasheed Bamgbose to work alongside Bright as the assistant coach. Both coaches have immediately commenced their roles as the team prepares to continue its journey in the…

Portuguese coach José Peseiro has officially parted ways with the Super Eagles of Nigeria after his contract expired on Thursday. Peseiro, who guided Nigeria to a second-place finish at the last African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, confirmed his departure in a post on X on Friday. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment,” the Portuguese wrote on X. “We would like to express…

The Nigeria U18 women’s team has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2024 IHF Women’s Trophy Intercontinental Phase in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In their opening match, Nigeria defeated Guadalupe 28-23 and followed up with another impressive performance, beating North Caledonia 29-14 in their second match to advance on Thursday. Agboola Shittu, the chief coach of the Nigeria U18 Girls women’s team, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing their goal to qualify for the IHF Women’s Junior Championship 2024 in North Macedonia. Shittu praised the players for executing the game plan effectively and emphasized the…

Tall striker Paul Onuachu has become the latest addition to the growing list of injured players in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad after suffering an injury in Trabzonspor’s league clash against Istanbul Basaksehir Paul Onuachu join Both William Troost Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi, both who have been ruled out for the rest of the season, while Ola Aina is currently sidelined with an injury as well. Trabzonspor faced Istanbul Basaksehir in the Mid-week Turkish league match, with Onuachu featuring in the contest before being substituted in the 68th minute. Onuachu sustained a blow to the chest and was…

Following their impressive win against league leaders Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars head coach Kennedy Boboye emphasized the importance of maintaining their fighting spirit and winning mentality. The Sunshine Stars of Akure bounced back from a tough defeat in their previous match to secure a 2-0 victory over League leaders Lobi Stars in their matchday 22 clash at the Akure Township Stadium. While reacting to the team’s performance, the head coach Kennedy Boboye told the media his men will keep fighting. “I commend the players for their resilience, especially after the heavy defeat in Kano. Despite the setback, we…

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to inaugurate the Legon Sports Stadium on Friday, March 1, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming 13th African Games. Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, President of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), confirmed the ceremony, which will officially unveil the state-of-the-art sports facility and other amenities at the University of Ghana. The Legon Sports Stadium, alongside neighboring facilities, will serve as a key venue for hosting various sports disciplines during the 13th African Games. Football, rugby, athletics, and squash are among the sports that will be showcased at the sports facilities…

Revealed: FIFA has launched an online club ranking tool on FIFA.com to keep fans up to date as they watch their teams’ progress in race to reach the inaugural Club’s World Cup in 2025 According to information disclosed by FIFA on their website, the inaugural updated world club cup will be attainable via points. The clubs that have already qualified from various continent for the first edition of the FIFA Club’s World Cup are the following… 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) Al Ahly SC (Egypt) 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 Al Hilal SFC (Saudi Arabia) Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄 Chelsea (England) Real Madrid…

Paul Pogba (30) has been handed a four-year ban from football for doping, according to  reports. The French midfielder tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese, and has now suffered the heavy consequences. Details Subsequently….

Champions Manchester City are set to face Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while 12-time winners Manchester United will host Premier League leaders Liverpool. FA Cup: Manchester United secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, while Liverpool advanced with a convincing 3-0 win against Championship side Southampton at Anfield. Meanwhile, Manchester City stormed into the quarter-finals with an impressive 6-2 triumph over Luton Town on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland netting five goals. Wolverhampton Wanderers will take on Coventry City after securing a 1-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion, while…

Heartland management places club’s players on half salaries, warns players to step up or risk further sanctions Heartland FC General Manager, Promise Nwachukwu has stated that due to the poor performance of the club in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season which culminated in their disgraceful home loss to Plateau United on Wednesday, the club management has ratified the placing of the players on half salaries until further notice. The Owerri side were beaten 5-1 at home for the first time in their history by more ambitious Plateau United, and Nwachukwu who watched the game dejectedly at the Awka…

On Wednesday, match day 22 of the Nigeria Premier Football League kicked off with Heartland FC enduring a dismal home defeat against Plateau United. NPFL Review Plateau United thrashed Heartland FC 5:1 in ruthless fashion. They dominated the first half with goals from Olawale Doyeni, Lawrence Agbor, and Nenrot Silas, setting them up for a commanding lead. Victor Makalala and Harrison Ebah extended the lead to 0-5 before Onyekachi Okafor salvaged a consolation goal for the host team. In another match, Rangers secured a victory over Remo Stars with Kenechukwu Agwu’s 56th-minute goal in Enugu. Elsewhere, Sporting…

Rigobert Song has stepped down from his position as the head coach of the Cameroon national team, announced Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), on Wednesday. Cameroon’s journey in the Africa Cup of Nations ended in the round of 16 in January, with eventual runners-up Nigeria eliminating them from the tournament. “We have not met our objectives, and after careful consideration, our executive committee and I have decided not to extend the contract with Song,” stated Eto’o in an interview with France 24. Song, who once played alongside Eto’o for the national team,…