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...
The Top-of-the-table clash in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ended in a goalless draw as spoils were shared between Remo Stars and Rivers United in Ikenne on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Aniekeme Okon's first half acrobatic effort was denied by the cross bar, while Sikiru Alimi put a great opportunity wide just before half-time. Goalkeeper Bankole Kayode was also instrumental for the Sky-Blue Stars, having to...
AS FAR Ladies and TP Mazembe have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League after winning their last round of matches in group A on Friday, Afrosport reports. Former champions AS FAR defeated debutants, University of the Western Cape 2-0. Doha El Madani, the 19-year-old forward bagged a brace to secure their third win to wrap up the group stage with a...
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