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Is Finidi George the answer?

The biggest task ahead of the new Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is taking Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June...

Breaking: NFF appoints Finidi George as Head Coach of Super Eagles

The Board of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former ace winger Finidi...

Thiago Silva to depart Chelsea at end of season, hints of potential return

Veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season. Silva, 39, joined the Premier League side on a...

$1m bribe: Apologise in a week or face legal action, Sports Minister Enoh tells Bash Alli

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said that he never demanded $1 million to endorse Bash Alli’s plan to stage...

Exclusive: Nigeria can’t afford to miss 2026 World Cup, it’s task for next coach – NNL Chairman Aluo

Nigeria can’t afford to miss the World Cup again, and it has all it takes to win the World Cup in 2026, the...

FCT SWAN elections inconclusive, Election Committee declares, rerun in two weeks

The FCT Chapter has declared Friday’s elections into the various offices inconclusive. SWAN National President Isaiah Benjamin disclosed this in an exclusive chat...

Paris 2024: Nigeria Olympians Association Commends Sports Minister, Solicits Synergy

The Executive Board of the Nigerian Olympians Association has lauded the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, for his vision and achievements...

Investing in NPFL: Sports Minister Enoh woos Tony Elumelu, Abdul Samad Rabiu, others

The drive to bolster up football in Nigeria has gained significant momentum, with the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, mobilizing billionaire...

NFF debunks appointing Amunike as Super Eagles coach

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has described as fake news that it has appointed ex-international Emmanuel Amunike as the Super Eagles coach. On...

FA Cup: Manchester United survive late scare, to qualify for record-breaking 22nd final

Manchester United, which narrowly defeated Conventry City on penalties, will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive season....

Manchester City edge out wasteful Chelsea in FA Cup

Manchester City’s FA Cup title defence has taken them to another final after they beat Chelsea 1-0. The defending champions weren’t at their...

Sports Minister signs three groundbreaking MoUs to bolster sports development, funding

Driven by his unwavering resolve to boost sports development in line with the Renewed Hope mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister...

Sports Minister affirms Nigeria’s readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has restated the ministry’s commitment to seeing Team Nigeria achieve an unprecedented feat in the...

19th NOGIG Games: Over 1,500 participants are expected to feature in 13 events

More than 1,500 participants will take part in the 19th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), which kicks off...

Champions League: Barcelona self-destruct at Nou Camp, knocked out by PSG

Barcelona implode at Nou Camp, as Paris Saint-Germain denies the Blaugrana a chance in the semi-final of the European Champions League. Barcelona led...

After 119 years, Leverkusen are Champions of Germany

For the first time in the club’s 119-year existence, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are Bundesliga champions, breaking Bayern Munich’s strong hold on the Meisterschale...