In a final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) warm-up match, Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced a 0-2 defeat against Guinea’s Syli Nationale at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The game played behind closed doors, resulted in the Nigerian team’s unexpected loss. The clash followed Nigeria’s impressive 12-0 victory over Al Gharbia FC, a Read More…
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp praised his team’s resilience in a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup, acknowledging the absence of key players like Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, and Virgil van Dijk. Klopp remarked, “That’s a really good football team we missed.” He commended the team’s performance despite the challenges, stating, “Football is like Read More…
Liverpool’s manager, Juergen Klopp, affirmed the club’s serious approach to the FA Cup, declaring their readiness to face Arsenal in a third-round clash and aiming to thrive in all competitions this season, even if it leads to a demanding schedule. With the Premier League leaders set to lock horns with record 14-time FA Cup winners Read More…
Doma United Football Club of Gombe State regained their perch atop the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with a resounding 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Match Day 17 of the 2023/2024 season at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe. Securing their ninth win of the season, Doma United showcased early dominance, netting two goals Read More…
In a heartwarming gesture at the Abu Dhabi camp, the Super Eagles players and coaches celebrated Victor Osimhen’s triumph as the men’s African Player of the Year (POTY) award winner. Osimhen, clinching this honour, emulates the footsteps of Nwankwo Kanu, marking the first Nigerian win since 1999 in the CAF POTY category. His recent accolades Read More…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a substantial 40% increase in prize money for the winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023, with the winner set to receive a significant sum of seven million dollars. In an official statement on CAF’s website, the organisation announced the Read More…
GTI Asset Management and Trust Ltd. solidified a significant partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), aiming to enhance the commercial viability of the country’s longstanding FA Cup, Nigeria’s oldest domestic club competition. According to GTI’s Media Officer, Andrew Ekejiuba, this collaboration is expected to uplift the tournament’s appeal to potential sponsors and stakeholders. In Read More…
Amidst great anticipation, the Super Eagles have commenced their preparations for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Seventeen players have already gathered at the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of their campaign. The team, led by captain Ahmed Musa, along with seasoned players like Kenneth Omeruo, Read More…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) mourns the passing of Sebastien Brodericks-Imasuen, a revered football coach known for his remarkable contributions to Nigerian football. Brodericks-Imasuen, an influential figure in youth and club coaching, passed away at the age of 85 in Benin, Edo State. In honour of his legacy, the NPFL announced that players and Read More…
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has initiated an extensive mobilisation effort targeting Nigerian residents in Cote d’Ivoire to gather in Abidjan and cheer on the Super Eagles to triumph in the upcoming 2023 AFCON tournament. Mr. Bright Urenyere, Chairman of the Mobilisation Committee, NFSC, Cote D’Ivoire chapter, conveyed their plans in an interview with Read More…
