Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 23-man final squad to represent Nigeria at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Afrosport reports. This year's CHAN, the first to be held across three nations, will take place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 2-30 August. It is the eighth edition of the tournament and will feature 19 teams. With Nigeria returning after a six-year...
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers and Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi will lead the Super Eagles' attack for the crunch Unity Cup 2025 semi-final clash with rivals Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Dessers is making his first start for the national team since March last year in friendlies against the Black Stars and Mali, while it is a first-ever start for...
Daniel Ogunmodede has released an 18-man roster for Sunday's African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana's Black Galaxies, Afrosport reports. Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali is listed alongside the Remo Stars quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun, and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. The coach also listed goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Victor Collins and forward Abubakar, as well as Ikorodu City full-back, Waliu Ojetoye. The...
Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, has penned a heartfelt message of appreciation to those who supported and encouraged him and his team, all through the just-concluded Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) season. The former Stade Tunisien striker also looks forward to doing more in the coming season. The former Shooting Stars and Sunshine Stars player reflected on his mixed feelings during the season on his official...
The 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is 32 weeks old, but Rivers United have only played 28 games due to continental engagement. With league action on break, Rangers International of Enugu sit atop of the table with 57 points, a huge improvement for a team that finished 8th in their abridged league format last season and failed to make the play-off. Afrosport picks out the...
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