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Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah out for remainder of 2024 with bone fracture

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah out for remainder of 2024 with bone fracture

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious injury that will potentially keep him out of action for the remainder of the year, Afrosport reports. Ndah, who plays his club football in South Africa with Orlando Pirates, has reportedly sustained a tibia fracture, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) club announced on Wednesday. A statement of Pirates...

U17 WWC: Nigeria, Zambia & Kenya ready to carry Africa’s flag in Dominican Republic

U17 WWC: Nigeria, Zambia & Kenya ready to carry Africa’s flag in Dominican Republic

The eighth edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup kicks off on Wednesday with three African teams set to hoist the continent’s flags in Dominican Republic. Nigeria, Zambia and Kenya have earned the rights to represent Africa at the age grade Mundial, which is scheduled to take place from October 16 - November 3, 2024. With the kick off just hours away, Afrosport provides a...

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...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has vowed to take legal action against the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the team’s refusal to play in the second leg of their double-header in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The LFF said they are disappointed at Nigeria’s withdrawal from the game and will defend their national team’s interests. Nigeria on Monday decided to withdraw from...

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...