Author: Seyi Alao
Head Coach of Nigeria Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba said his boyswould be ready to make the country proud when the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations begins in Tanzania on 14th April 2019. Speaking to thenff.com on the draw of the U17 AFCON on Thursday, Garba said his boys has what it takes to be champions, but would not leave any stone unturned for Nigeria to have a successful tournament in Tanzania. “We are champions of West Africa, which gives us a good feeling going to Tanzania. However, it is a tournament of champions as the other teams also won…
[dropcap]After stripping the country off the 2019 hosting right, The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed thatCameroon has agreed to host the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon will now replace Ivory Coast who was awarded the 2021 hosting right three years ago. “Cameroon has officially accepted to host the Afcon 2021 through an official letter addressed to Caf,” a statement said. “[It is] signed by the Cameroonian Head of State, His Excellency Paul Biya.” The latest declarations come after Caf revealed on Monday that no decision was made by the Executive Committee on the…
The Nigeria Football Federation has called upon the League Management Company (LMC) to do everything humanly possible to make sure that 2018/2019Nigeria professional football league season kick-off by January 13th, 2019.
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has vowed to stay and complete his remaining two-year contract at relegated Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai.
Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy has revealed that he’s struggling to adapt to manager Claude Puel’s style of play but admits he must fight on to fit into the Frenchman’s system.
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets has be drawn in the Group A of 2019 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations alongside hosts Tanzania, Angola and debutants Uganda.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is a major doubt for Leicester City as they prepare to take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, December 22.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has revealed the N2 billion annual maintenance bill presented by big construction firm Julius Berger is the reason the Abuja National Stadium was abandoned.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearns says Deontey Wilder is the only boxer his client wants to fight but another they may be forced to consider other options if an agreement is not reached on time.
Scotish Premier league giants Glasgow Rangers has cut the loan of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria and he’s expected to return to parent club Liverpool in England.
