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CAFCC: ‘Our targets are to play and earn a clean sheet, also qualify’ – Coach Azeez

By Wale Mustapha on September 15, 2022 News, Sports

Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Muhammed Audu Azeez said there is still a crucial hurdle to cross for his team, in the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary stage with the second leg tie against AS Douanes, in Niger Republic. Kwara United FC will square up against the Niamey-based side in the return leg of the ongoing […]

CAFCC: Attahiru Ibrahim charges Kwara United to double up on AS Douanes in Niamey

By Wale Mustapha on September 14, 2022 News, Sports

Alhaji Attahiru Ibrahim who is the SA Sports to Governor Abdulrahman has once again congratulated Kwara United for their 3-0 win over AS Douanes in the first leg of the CAF CC preliminary stage urging them to go for another victory in Niamey. Kwarans were all happy on Sunday with the performance of Kwara United […]

Abia Governor, Ikpeazu endorses Dr. Christian Emeruwa for NFF top seat

By Wale Mustapha on September 10, 2022 News, Sports

By Harry Awurumibe The presidential ambition of the frontrunner in the forthcoming Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Presidential Election, Dr. Christian Emeruwa has received further boost as the Executive Governor of Abia State. Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has thrown the full weight of the state behind the aspirant. The Governor made the official declaration on Saturday when […]

CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens spank Athleta FC in group opener

By Wale Mustapha on August 21, 2022 News, Sports

Two goals in the first half and three in the second half was all Bayelsa Queens needed to defeat Athleta FC of Togo five-nil at the Stade d Yamoussoukro in Matchday 1 of the WAFU-B Women’s CAF Champions League qualifier in Cote D’Ivoire. Bayelsa Queens started the game and pressed for the early goal which […]

Kwara United in continental berth, reflection of Governor Abdulrahman’s investment in football

By Wale Mustapha on August 9, 2022 News, Sports

It is no longer a news to the world that Kwara United will be playing continental football this year, but the joy of the announcement remains in the hearts of Kwarans most especially the diehard lovers of the team. On Sunday, CAF released the names of all teams that will campaign in this year’s competition […]

CAF Awards: Oshoala make history, Mane retain title as Senegal swoops more prizes

By Wale Mustapha on July 21, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala was named 2022 CAF player of the year, making it a record fifth time Oshoala beat Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout and Zambia’s Grace Banda to claim the historic award. Asisat Oshoala was ruled out of the ongoing women WAFCON in Morocco after suffering injury in Nigeria’s first game against South […]

Sunday Dare: NFF Congress is supreme

By Admin on July 7, 2022 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports,Sunday Dare has revealed that he is not against Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick third term agenda if there is any but he believes the congress decision is supreme.The Minister stated this in an interactive session with journalists in Abuja where he said the congress of NFF will determine […]

Golden Eaglets held on to win WAFU B U17 Championship

By Wale Mustapha on June 24, 2022 News, Sports

Few weeks after claiming the WAFU B U20 Championship, Nigeria again underscored her undoubted strength in youth football when she swept to the U17 title in the region, as five-time world champions Golden Eaglets edged the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana. Forward Abubakar Abdullahi […]

WAFU U-20: Ibrahim Muhammed vows to replicate fine form against Burkina Faso

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles forward Ibrahim Muhammed Beji has promised not to drop his guard when they take to the field on Tuesday evening in their second game at the ongoing WAFU Zone B U-20 qualifiers in Niger as they bid to reach the semifinals of the competition. The Maikunkele FC striker grabbed the […]

Bosso picks 28 as Flying Eagles head to Niamey for WAFU B Championship

By Wale Mustapha on April 27, 2022 News, Sports

Seven –time African champions Nigeria have high expectations as they head to Niamey, capital of Niger Republic for this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in that country, 7th – 20th May. Nigeria’s contingent will fly into Niamey on Thursday and the Nigeria Football Federation has arranged two friendly matches in Niamey to put the team […]