Katsina United has handed professional contracts to two of their youth players ahead of the second half of the season (Govima Sport Reports) Katsina United made this known via a Tweet from their X account. The statement reads: “We are pleased to announce the promotion of our youth team players Baffa Armaya’u (Aguero) and Abdul Rahman Garba to the senior team. Both have signed their first professional contract” The two youngsters will be looking forward to making their debut when the season resumes for the second half of the 2023/2024 NPFL season.
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A blue card is set to be introduced to football as part of sin-bin trials to be announced on Friday (Govima Sport Reports) Blue card is set to go trials as part of proposed new shake up for the beautiful game of football. As reported by Telegraph Sport, the game’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), has signed off on what would be the first new card to be used in the sport since the advent of yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup. The revolutionary move will be announced by Ifab as part…
AFCON 2023: Ex-minister, Ogah charged Super Eagles to remain resilient as they face host nation Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON tournament final clash on Sunday. Still on the AFCON tournament where the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been very impressive and now into the final, the ex-Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has urged the team to keep going. He commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their courageous efforts so far at the on going AFCON tournament. The former minister applauded the players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their resounding victory against…
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin announces he will not run for UEFA presidency in 2027. The UEFA President made this known some minutes ago while speaking with newsmen. And as quoted by sky sports, he however did continue advocating for gender balance in the world of football. “Since I see all the men here, you should think about gender equality as sports journalists as well.” Ceferin said. Aleksander Ceferin calls for equality across the game, speaking after his decision to step down as UEFA president. It’s over. More details subsequently. (Govima Sport)
Revealed: Bukayo Saka Funded Operations For Kids In Nigeria. Arsenal star player Bukayo Saka showed what being human is all about, by reaching out to help kids who needed some operations. Bukayo Saka who is of Nigerian root currently plies his football trade with his boyhood club Arsenal FC and has Since grown to represent England at the international level. However regardless of those remarkable achievements, Bukayo never forgets his root. Since 2022, Bukayo Saka has supported the children’s medical charity BigShoe, funding 120 life-changing operations in Kano, Nigeria. The grateful children, along with their surgeon, have expressed their…
Super Eagles advanced to the finals of the AFCON tournament last night where they will face off against the host nation Cote d’Ivoire for the second time in the competition. The Super Eagles stood firm to overcome a determined South African side. Following their impressive display so far, the Federal Govt has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the Final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. This was made known by Vice President Kashim Shettima who was present to watch the game live yesterday in Bouake. The Vice…
Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro says his team lost balance towards the end of the semi-final victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Jose Peseiro led the three-time champions Nigeria into the final, last night, as the Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling semi-final contest at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake. The keenly contested game ended in a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes of football with William Troost-Ekong and Teboho Mokoena scoring for the two teams. Nigeria converted four of their penalties, while South Africa scored two, following the heroics…
Jesse Lingard has completed a move to South Korean side FC Seoul. Jesse Lingard who has been without a club since his contract expired at Nottingham Forest at the end of last season, has now signed a two-year deal with the K-League club, with the option for a further year. While speaking after he completed his move, Lingard said he had received “many offers” but had decided he wanted a new football experience in South Korea. “I’ve always wanted a different challenge and to create new memories in my career,” Lingard said “I believe South Korea is the perfect place…
William Troost-Ekong the Super Eagles captain, has named Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand as one of the players he would give his No.5 jersey up for amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. William Troost-Ekong said this via a post on his official X account after Nigeria defeated South Africa on Wednesday to qualify for the AFCON final. Recall that Troost-Ekong was exceptional leading by example, as the Super Eagles beat the Bafana Bafana to set up a final clash with the host nation, Ivory Coast on Sunday. Rio Ferdinand the Manchester United legend had shown his support to…
Chelsea emerged from the crisis that has cast a cloud of worry over the club in stunning fashion as they comprehensively destroyed Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay. Chelsea faced an Aston Villa with quite a formidable home form this season. Which made Villa firm favourites to reach the last 16 before the replay fourth round of the FA Cup, however Chelsea produced a devastating attacking display to ease the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino’s short tenure at Stamford Bridge was under severe scrutiny after the 4-2 home defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday left them…
Sébastien Haller scored a memorable winner to send Ivory Coast through to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final at the expense of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the Elephants march on in their quest to become the first victorious host nation since 2006. (Govima Sport Reports) Sebastian Haller was his country’s lifesaver in the hot and humid conditions in northern Abidjan. This literally left players from both sides bathed in sweat by the time Cédric Bakambu poked into an empty net with fewer than nine minutes on the clock, but the DRC striker’s early opener was promptly chalked…
Nwabali spoke to the media after his heroics for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, in a game where he saved two spot kicks in the shootout to send Nigeria through to the final. Nwabali won the man of the match award for the night and shortly afterwards faced the media, and when asked by Journalist about some unfound criticism that he hasn’t been tested in the tournament that’s why he’s been able to keep 4 clean sheets. The Goalkeeper has now responded and below was his conversation with Newsmen. Interviewer: Congratulations Nwabali,…