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Super Eagles camp bubbles with 16 players, six more expected

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2024March 20, 20240

Sixteen players trained on Tuesday as the Super Eagles began preparations for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali. Notable stars like Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, Semi Ajayi and Stanley Nwabali are among the players already in camp. The remaining six players are expected to join...

Bayern Munich prioritizes ex-Chelsea coach ahead of Alonso to replace Tuchel

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2024March 20, 20240

Bayern Munich is reportedly keen on appointing former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte to replace Thomas Tuchel, who is leaving the German club at the end of the season. Reports suggest that Bayern’s interest in Conte is higher than that of Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso or any other...

Nigeria vs Ghana final: Defend your crown – Sports Minster charges Falconets

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2024March 20, 20240

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged Nigeria’s U20 female national team, the Falconets, to clinch victory against Ghana team and defend their gold medal in the women’s football final at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana. During his visit to the team’s camp...

Man Utd’s Amad Diallo names best player he ever played with

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Manchester United attacker, Amad Diallo has named teammate Marcus Rashford as the best player he has ever played with in his career so far. Diallo recently took part in a rapid-fire segment during a chat with the Professional Footballers’ Associations on TikTok. The Senegalese was asked: “Best player you’ve ever...

Sports Minister hails wrestling team as Nigerian athletes sweep medals again

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has hailed the Daniel Igali-led Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the African Senior Wrestling Championship taking place in Alexandria, Egypt. The wrestlers have continued to showcase talents and determination after securing a plethora of...

Napoli confirm Osimhen out of Super Eagles’ friendlies against Ghana, Mali

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Serie A champions, Napoli have confirmed Victor Osimhen will not feature in Super Eagles’ friendly against Ghana and Mali due to injury. Osimhen was named among the substitutes in Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Inter Milan at the San Siro on Sunday but didn’t feature in the game. Caretaker manager, Francesco...

Shooting Stars condemn harassment of Remo Stars forward, Alimi

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Shooting Stars have condemned the physical harassment of Remo Stars forward, Sikiru Alimi by some unidentified fans. Alimi complained on his X handle that some fans physically assaulted him after the matchday 26 encounter in Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors expressed disappointment with the actions of the small section of the...

EPL clubs are interested in signing Lewandowski

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Two Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window. As reported by Spanish media outlet, El Nacional, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are ready to test Barcelona’s resolve with offers for their attacker, Lewandowski. Lewandowski had a great first season...

Nwabali Bags Chieftaincy Title In Rivers Hometown

NewsDeskNgFeb 20, 2024February 20, 20240

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was on Sunday conferred with a chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, Rivers State, Nzeobi Amida. According to a Nigerian sports website, BSN, the title, Ugo Egbema “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom”, was conferred on the goalkeeper following his...

AFCON 2025 : Preliminary round draw holds on Tuesday

NewsDeskNgFeb 20, 2024February 20, 20240

The Preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold on Tuesday at the Confederations of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF made this known in a statement released on its official website, communications@cafonline.com, by its Communication Department on Monday . According to the governing body,...