Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has said the Super Eagles of Nigeria can not make much impact in 2024 African Cup of Nations(AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire, as they lack the tactical skills for the tournament. Jalla told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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The Super Falcons on Thursday walloped their counterparts from Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg of their 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round qualifying fixture in Abuja. Uchenna Kanu, with a first-half brace, and substitute Esther Okoronkwo, with a second-half brace, swept the nine-time African...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by two spots in the latest FIFA ranking to place 42nd in the world. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body, on Thursday, the Eagles dropped 16.04 points to rank 1474.44 points as against 1490.48...
The Cross River Government says it has plans to upgrade the U.J Esuene stadium from the current 16,000 capacity to 30,000 capacity. The Commissioner for Sports, Agnes Atsu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday. Atsu said that...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu on Friday unveiled the Governors cup competition for the year 2023. The governor, who was represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Albert Ayambem said it is not just unveiling...
Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has said errors in the goalkeeping department of the national team should be urgently attended to before the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire. Rufai gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday...
Ex-international, Friday Ekpo, says sacking Super Eagles Head Coach, José Peseiro, is not as crucial as adding fresh home based and foreign professionals to key departments of the team. Ekpo said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, against the...
No fewer than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the 28th edition of the 2 Div Nigerian Army Tiger Golf Open Tournament scheduled for Friday and Sunday in Ibadan. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairman, Brig.-Gen. GC Nkenke, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Ibadan....
Team Nigeria on Sunday finished in second position as table-toppers, South Africa emerged as the overall winner of the 9th African Canoe Olympic Qualifier in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Confederation of African Canoeing (CAC), Canoe Sprint/Para-canoe African Championships...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlisted players for the Women`s player for CAF award for 2023. A statement on the CAF website on Monday, said 10 players remain in the race for the prestigious individual honour. It said other...
President, Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Sanni Zubair, on Monday reiterated the body’s commitment to ensure that referees performing below par were flushed out of the country’s domestic leagues. Zubair said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos against the backdrop of incessant cases of...
Following are the results of Match Day 10 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Niger Tornadoes FC 1-0 Akwa United FC Lobi Stars FC 2-1 Shooting Stars FC Sunshine Stars FC 1-0 Sporting Lagos FC Abia Warriors FC 1-0 Rangers...
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland claimed another English Premier League (EPL) goal-scoring record on Saturday. However, Haaland could not extend his side’s incredible winning sequence or keep them top as the champions were held to a 1-1 home draw by Liverpool. The 23-year-old Haaland fired City ahead after...
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser rescued Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City after Erling Haaland bagged his 50th Premier League goal, while Newcastle routed woeful Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday. Alexander-Arnold struck 10 minutes from the end of a tense summit meeting at the Etihad Stadium...
Kai Havertz sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League as the German’s last-gasp goal clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Havertz was a Champions League final hero for Chelsea in 2021, but he has endured a torrid time since crossing London to join...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Chairman of the Nigerian Football Association Cross River State Chapter, Apostle Essien Ayi has said that this year’s Governor’s Cup Competition is billed to kick off on Saturday November 25, 2023 at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The annual football fiesta...
Nigeria now occupy third place in Group C of the CAF qualification series for the 2026 World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is following the results of two match Day 2 Group C games played on Tuesday. Rwanda pulled off a shock 2-0...
Hosts Rwanda on Tuesday in Butare beat visiting South Africa 2-0 to shoot to the top of Group C table in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the result meant that Rwanda now have four points from two matches...
Football Stakeholders have called for the immediate sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro following the team’s second consecutive draw in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Sunday, recorded a second consecutive draw after struggling to...