Author: Tumininu Yussuf
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.
Former Super Eagles coach James Peters has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for its decision to search for and hire a foreign technical adviser for the Senior Men’s National team.
Former Nigerian sprinter and Athens 2004 Olympics bronze medalist, Deji Aliu has revealed his confidence in the quality of Nigerian Athletes as they prepare for the Olympic Games in Paris.
Former member of the Technical Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Austel Elumelu has issued a stern warning to the NFF leadership about the urgent need to address the current situation in the Super Eagles.
Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team secured gold at the African Championships in Douala, but, fell short of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunde Popoola has confirmed that Nigerian athletes are in various camps across the country for the initial phase of their training.
