Author: Seyi Alao
Nigeria’s table tennis veteran, Funke Oshonaike is delighted with her performance at just concluded 2019 ITTF African Cup in Lagos. The experienced former African women’s number one player wasstopped in the quater finals by her compatriots Edem Offiong who went on to lose in the semi-final. Speaking after the championship, Oshonaike said , she’s proud of her showing and hope she can take the momentum into ITTF Nigerian Challenge which kicks off today. “I gave my all at Africa singles cup championship but I was stopped by my team mate at the quarter finals. I’m so very happy that I…
Omar Assar popularly known as the Pharoah of Lagos has been crowned African Cup Champion, after winning the 2019 ITTF African Cup on Monday.
Former West Brom striker Brown Ideye has casted doubt over his chances of representing Nigeria once more later in the future. Ideye last played an international game for his country since 2016,in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola in a 2018 World Cup qualifier. However, the 30-year-old had been overlooked by current Super Eagles handlers led by German coach Gernot Rohr. Rohr has made it clear that he’s only interested in younger players , but Ideye believed he’s more than capable of helping his country,before admitting his Club form hasn’t been good enoughin the last few months. “I’ve come…
Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi scored her second goal of the season for in Chinese Super League side Henan Huishang Female Football Club . However the goal was not enough as Henan Huishang lost at home 2-1 to visiting Wuhan Jiangda in front of their home fans . The loss was another disappointing result for team , after failing to any of their last five games , lossing four and drew one. After the game , Ebi was proud of her performance, after scoring her team only goal of the match. “2nd goal of the season ⚽️, I’m honored🙏 my…
The FIFA Council has unanimously agreed to a proposal to expand the number of teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 24 to 32, with effect as of the next edition of the tournament in 2023.
Nigerian midfielder John Ogu says he endured hard times in Europe after abandoning his education to chase his dream in football.
English premier league side Everton is considering selling Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru this summer after failing to secure a work permit to play in England ahead of next season.
According to reports Gernot Rohr has revealed is open to leaving his position as the Head coach of Nigeria senior national team Super Eagles.
The reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions have completed the signing of Emmanuel James from Plateau United.
Nigeria oil mogul Femi Otedola has fulfilled his $25,000 per goal pledge to the Super Eagles, before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against the eventual champions Algeria.
