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Paris 2024: Super Falcons tackle Olympic champions Canada in a friendly July 17
The Super Falcons are scheduled to face Olympic champion, Canada, in an international friendly as part of preparation for the Olympic Games. Persecondnews...
NFF Pres. Gusau pledges continued support for women’s football at all levels
Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has stated that his administration is committed to providing more opportunities for women...
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win Copa America
Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely...
Spain pip England 2-1 to lift Euro 2024 trophy
Indomitable Spain won their fourth European Championship title after beating 2-1 England at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Sunday night. The Spanish national team...
Breaking: Carlos Alcarez retains Wimbledon title after dominating Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday, in a brutal statement that the...
Sports Minister tasks Nigerian referees on participation in FIFA/CAF-flagged competitions
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has challenged Nigerian referees to deepen and strengthen their professionalism to attract greater participation in...
Paris 2024: Super Falcons to have full camp by Friday afternoon
The arrival of forwards Uchenna Kanu and Chinwendu Ihezuo at the Super Falcons’ camp in Sevilla, Spain, on Thursday afternoon brought the number...
Paris 2024: Asisat Oshoala arrives Super Falcons camp in Spain
Six-time African Women Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, arrived at the senior women’s national team camp in the city of Jerez de...
Paris 2024: Pres. Tinubu has approved full budget for Olympics, says Sports Minister Enoh
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has fully approved the Olympics budget, charging Nigerian athletes...
We have to be aggressive, says Maresca as he unveils Chelsea’s plans
The new Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he wants to create a more aggressive style of play on and off the ball...
Paris 2024 Olympics: Super Falcons’ camp bubbles as 14 players begin training
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years, as their camp in...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana gets new role at Chelsea
Premier League giants Chelsea FC of London have appointed former Nigerian midfielder Seyi Olofinjana to spearhead their talent management role in Africa. Chelsea...
Morocco 2025: Nigeria draw Benin Republic, Rwanda again
The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw ceremony took place in the...
Just in: Erik ten Hag signs new deal at Man United
Erik ten Hag has extended his contract with Manchester United, the club confirmed on Thursday. His deal will run until 2026, and he...
Finidi George signs two-year contract with Rivers United
Rivers United Football Club has announced the appointment of Finidi George as their new Technical Manager for two years. Charles Mayuku, Media Officer...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents Thursday
Three-time champions and five-time runners-up, Nigeria are expected to know their opponents for the qualification race of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations...
