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Paris 2024: Egypt & Morocco top group stage, Mali & Guinea crash out

Paris 2024: Egypt & Morocco top group stage, Mali & Guinea crash out

Egypt finished top of Group C in the men's football event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a 2-1 win over Spain on Tuesday. Pyramids FC forward Ibrahim Abdel scored in either half for the Pharaohs while Samu Omorodion, who is of Nigeria heritage, scored the consolation goal for the Spaniards. Egypt topped Group C with seven points ahead of Spain, the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan....

NFF to reconstitute NPFL, NWFL, NNL and NLO boards

NFF publicises vacancy for Flying Eagles manager role

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicised the vacancy for the role of manager of the men's U-20 side, the Flying Eagles. The announcement, which on the NFF website, noted that candidates must possess at least a CAF B Coaching License and must have been in football coaching for at least five years, They must also be conversant with Nigeria’s domestic game, possess strong leadership qualities...

NPFL signs collaboration agreement with Sevilla FC

NPFL signs collaboration agreement with Sevilla FC

The Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, and Spanish Football Club, Sevilla FC, have entered a collaborative agreement that will see the La Liga side provide an array of football development and support to Nigerian players and coaches. In a statement on Sevilla's official website, the Europa League record holders noted that the agreement is part of its internationalisation process and the NPFL is the new member...

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Calafiori from Bologna

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Calafiori from Bologna

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth £42 million. The Italian defender has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2029. The 22-year-old who can play as a centre-back or left-back becomes Arsenal's second major acquisition after the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford. Bologna bought him from Swiss club Basel last...