Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has heaped praises on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson following the Senegalese forward’s recently found goal scoring form. Jackson has often been criticised by fans and experts for failing to convert goal scoring opportunities that has come his way since signing for Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023. Mikel, a former Chelsea player, has also been openly critical of the striker...
Libya has appointed Nasser Al-Hadiri as new head coach ahead of their crucial double-header against Nigeria's Super Eagles in the forthcoming matchday three and four encounters in the 2025 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Coach Al-Hadiri will be assisted by Abu Bakr Al-Harak, while Misbah Shangab was appointed goalkeeper trainer. The announcement, which was made by the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) President Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani,...
Nigeria U19 Women’s team made history on Monday, beating Zimbabwe by one wicket at the ongoing Africa U19 World Cup Qualifiers in Rwanda, Afrosport reports The victory marks the first time the women’s cricket team defeated any of the International Cricket Council (ICC) 10 test playing nations, who are usually regarded as the elite cricket playing nations. In the game played at Gahanga B Cricket oval...
Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has signed a signed a contract extension with Spanish Liga F side, UD Tenerife that will see her remain until 2027, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old joined the Canary Islands outfit from Bayelsa Queens in 2022 and has scored 11 goals in 49 appearances, including a brace against Sevilla in the second game of the ongoing 2024-25 season. Monday reacting to her...
Libya has changed the venue for their matchday four clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The Mediterranean Knights will now face the Super Eagles at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, which is located at about 19 kilometres away from the city of Benghazi. The 10,000-capacity stadium, which has an artificial turf, will host the second game of the double-header...
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