Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria has been placed in Group D for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers along with Benin, Libya, and Rwanda.
Portuguese club, Boavista has officially signed Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan.
Rivers United are showing strong interest in Jonathan Alukwu, who is currently on trial in Austria.
Nigeria has been drawn in Group D for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers along with Benin, Libya, and Rwanda. This draw will these teams compete for the top 2 spots in the tournament to be hosted by Morocco. The preliminary round is slated to take place between March 18 and 26, 2024. The first and second rounds will follow from September 2 to 10, 2024. Subsequently, the third and fourth rounds are scheduled between September 7 and 15, 2024. The final rounds of the qualifiers are planned for November 11 to 19, 2024. While Benin Republic will play under the guidance…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has revealed he is aware of the tough road and challenging task ahead of his team at the 2024 Olympics campaign which will kick off against Brazil on July 25 at the Stade Bordeaux. Speaking in a recent interview, Waldrum reveals his confidence in the squad he has selected, believing it could be a special group. “I think this one could be a special group. We’ve shown our quality against some of the best teams in the world at the World Cup and hopefully, we’ll do the same at the Olympics,” Waldrum said. The…
Super Eagles coach Ex Coach, Finidi George have been officially announced as the new head coach of Rivers United. At his unveiling as Rivers United’s new head coach, he spoke about closing old chapters and taking on new challenges. Finidi aims to win top trophies in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with the team. “I’m very happy to be here. This is where I grew up and began my football career with Sharks. Now, I’m back as a coach,” Finidi said. He mentioned that the team’s good performance last season inspired him to take the job. ” Rivers United…
Portuguese club Boavista has officially signed Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan. Alhassan joined Boavista from Belgian second-division team Beerschot and has signed a two-year contract, making him the club’s first summer signing. The 27-year-old midfielder previously played for CD Nacional in Portugal between 2018 and 2022, is excited to return to the country he considers his second home. “I am very happy. Signing for Boavista was an easy decision, firstly because I know how great the club is and also because I have already played in Portugal, which I consider to be my second home,” the former Nigerian U-20 star said.…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku has shared the federation’s plans to ensure top-notch preparation for Nigerian athletes heading to the Olympics.
Former Nigerian international, Peter Nieketen has advised the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to organize themselves better to provide a conducive environment for the new national team coach.
Nigeria’s wrestling coach, Purity Akuh is confident in his team’s ability to win medals as they ramp up preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris.
