Bendel Insurance returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 3-1 win against visiting Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Nazir Mohammed stole the show with two first-half goals in the 17th and 29th minute, while Emmanuel Ogbole netted in between both goals to initially give Kwara United a lifeline. Austin Ogunye wrapped up the victory...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn in Group B of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), slated to take place next year in Morocco, Afrosport reports. At the draws, which were held at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco, on Friday, the nine-time African champions were pitted alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. Group B: ✅#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/ScqWZa1kdN — CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen)...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu state as hosts for the 23rd National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to come up in 2026, Afrosport reports. The NSC reached the decision after its top management including chairman, Shehu Dikko and Director General, Bukola Olopade met on Thursday to review the bids on the table. The leadership of the National Sports Commission believes the timely announcement will...
Gateway United have appointed Festus Allen as new head coach ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Afrosport reports. Allen was unveiled on Wednesday at the Dipo Dina stadium, Ijebu Ode, where the Commissioner for Sports Development in Ogun State, Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the coach will get the backing of the government. The commissioner said: "Today, we unveil a new Technical crew to...
With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket already in the bag, it is pertinent for Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen to ring some changes to the team that played a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic. The three-time African Champions will face the Amavubi of Rwanda on Monday in Uyo in their final fixture of the qualifiers. Already, a minor injury has ruled Atalanta forward...
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