Author: Seyi Alao
Kabiru Baleria has been appointed as the new caretaker boss for Nigeria professional football league outfit Kano Pillars, till the announcement of a permanent head coach is made.
The quest of the Super Falcons to retain their African Women Championship crown is under threat following the decision of CAF to reinstate Equatorial Guinea back into the tournament.
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr says goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was determined to prove his doubters wrong in the November 17 AFCON qualifier against South Africa before his injury.
Forgotten Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye, is eyeing a return to the National team after making his last appearance two years ago.
NPFL side Plateau United has signed eight new players, in a bid to fortify the team ahead of 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season which kicks off next month.
2017 League bloggers (LBA) goalkeeper of the season league Suraj Ayeleso has agreed to join 2018 Aiteo Cup finalist Kano Pillars from Nasarawa United.
Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo have been eliminated from the ITTF World Tour tagged Austrian Open after they were beaten by Chinese players in the second round.
Super Eagles left-back Brian Idowu saw action for the entire duration as his Club Lokomotiv Moscow was eliminated from this season’s UEFA Champions League after they were thrashed 4-1 by FC Porto.
Champions Elephants of Lagos will look to retain their title when they play Dolphins in the final of the Women’s League National Final 6 on Wednesday.
Stuart Baxter says he is confident that his side will complete the double over Nigeria when both sides clash in the reversed fixture of 2019 AFCON qualifier, having won the first leg in Nigeria.
