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NPFL: Remo Stars boss Daniel Ogunmodede downplays Rangers’ Ilechukwu outburst

Head Coach of Remo Stars, Daniel Ogunmodede, says he's not surprised with the outburst of Enugu Rangers handler Fidelis Ilechukwu following their recent meeting in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Ilechukwu had accused the Remo Stars coach of deploying inhuman tactics just to "win at all cost" after the Flying Antelopes fell 2-1 to the Sky Blue Stars in Ikenne on Sunday. Alex...

Raphael Onyedika wins Club Brugge’s Player of the Month award for September

Raphael Onyedika wins Club Brugge’s Player of the Month award for September

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been voted as Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old beat four other teammates which include team captain Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Gustaf Nilsson and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, to win the award. 🚨 New trophy alert for Onyedika's shelf! 🏆 #POTM 🔗: https://t.co/N5QDetfobk pic.twitter.com/Vq8AQpmOCQ — Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) September 30, 2024 Onyedika received 31% of the...

Abeokuta 10km Race: Organisers target World Athletics’ Bronze label for fifth edition

Abeokuta 10km Race: Organisers target World Athletics’ Bronze label for fifth edition

Organisers of the Abeokuta 10-kilometre race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) says they are targeting a bronze label for the fifth edition of the event. Mr. Bukola Olopade, NSML Managing Director, made this known at the end of the 2024 edition of the race in Abeokuta, where he revealed that their target is to get better in all spheres having expressed confidence in attaining the Bronze...

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, has called upon 21 players to represent the country at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic next month. Olowookere has named team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong to the side, which also includes goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defender Taiwo Adegoke, and midfield star Faridat Abdulwahab. Chidi was the...

Raphael Onyedika up for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month award for September

Raphael Onyedika up for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month award for September

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been nominated for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September, Afrosport reports. Onyedika, who has yet to score a goal for the Belgian Pro League champions this season, has been in good form for the side with consistently impressive performances. Onyedika played in all of Club Brugge’s six matches in September including all five league matches as they recorded two wins,...