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U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles arrive in Togo as Remo Stars’ Soname promises cash reward

U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles arrive in Togo as Remo Stars’ Soname promises cash reward

Nigeria's under-20 men's team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Lome, Togo, for their participation in this month's WAFU B U20 Championship, Afrosport reports. The team, which consisted of 20 players and 12 officials, departed the shores of Nigeria and touched down at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport in Lome on Tuesday afternoon. Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the rest of his staff as well...

Gusau thanks President Tinubu, praises ValueJet for professionalism and diligence

Gusau thanks President Tinubu, praises ValueJet for professionalism and diligence

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on behalf of the NFF, expressed his appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the words of encouragement from the nation's number one citizen after the Super Eagles debacle in Libya, where they were stranded for over 15 hours at the Al-Abraq airport. In a statement released on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser...

Lagos State government backs Oshodi’s candidacy for ATTF Presidency

Nigeria’s Enitan Oshodi elected as new ATTF president at AGM meeting in Ethiopia

Former President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) Enitan Oshodi has been unanimously elected as the sixth President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) at the 2024 Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Afrosport reports. Oshodi, who is now the Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), is currently the only...

U-20 AFCON: CAF appoints Libyan referee for Nigeria and Gambia clash

U20 WAFU B: NFF releases Flying Eagles 20-man squad to Togo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday, announced a 20-man squad to represent the country at this month’s U20 WAFU B Championship in Togo, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles team consists of three goalkeepers, five defender, four midfielder and eight forwards, which includes some regulars like captain Daniel Bameyi, Ibrahim Olalekan, Charles Agada, and Nathaniel Nwosu. Meanwhile, the Aliyu Zubairu-led side will be without influential Enyimba...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria v Benin Republic – All you need to know & how to watch

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles return to Nigeria after ordeal in Libya

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the country after their ordeal in Libya, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions were held hostage for more than 15 hours on their way to honour a matchday four encounter in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), their flight was scheduled to land in...