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Dare, Tallen storm Lagos for NWPL Super 4 grand finale

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

For the first time in the history of the Nigeria Women Premier League Super 4, the grand finale of the 2018/2019 edition will be graced by two first class Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, and the Minister for Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, have confirmed their presence at the […]

Brazil 2019: Sa’id reveals Golden Eaglets comeback secret

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Hat trick hero for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the FIFA U17 World Cup, Ibrahim Sa’id has revealed secrets of his team’s comeback victories. Nigeria have twice recorded victories coming from the losing notes. First was against Hungary in their opening group game and the latest was on the same version against Ecuador where Sa’id bagged […]

Brazil 2019: Eaglets stun Ecuador 3-2 to reach Round of 16

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Nigeria became the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday night on the back of a superlative hat –trick by forward Ibrahim Sa’id. Two goals in five second half minutes turned the table against a well –organized and cohesive Ecuador in Goiania. […]

Rivers United FC unveil new players ahead of 2019-20 season

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Rivers United have unveiled its new players ahead of the commencement of the 2019-20 Nigeria Professional League season.The players were unveiled at an elaborate ceremony at the club’s home ground, the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.Addressing the team during the ceremony, General manager of the club, Chief Okey Kpalukwu urged […]

Olumide Ajibolade Grateful of new role as Remo Stars’ U17 Head Coach

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

The New Coach of Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) Under-17 side, Olumide Ajibolade has said he feels honoured to be in charge of the Sky Blue Stars Youth Team.Olumide Ajibolade was appointed to continue the club’s legacy to develop future stars and prepare them for challenges ahead.Speaking with RSFC Media, the new coach says he […]

Coaches blow hot, as clubs arrive for NWPL Super 4

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

The coaches of the top clubs that will be represented at the 2018/2019 edition of the Nigeria Women Premier League are blowing out about their clubs performance at the competition aimed to determine the Champion of the season. The coaches, Moses Aduku of Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels manager, Edwin Okon, and Jacob Bandi of Adamawa […]

Rivers Angels unfazed by NWPL Super 4 Champion’s claim – Okon

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Rivers Angels, Head Coach, Edwin Okon, has said his side will be indifferent to who wins the upcoming 2019 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super 4. The NWPL Super 4 competition will hold at the Agege Stadium in Lagos among the top four teams at the end of the NWPL regular season: Adamawa Queens, Bayelsa […]

NPFL: Onamado Aiming Top Three for Warri Wolves

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

As the Nigeria Professional football league gets underway this weekend, one of the country’s longest serving captains, Warri Wolves’ Goodluck Onamado has commended the management team of the Seasiders as they are fondly called for securing a premier league ticket for the 2019/2020 season as well as the recruitment of seasoned and experienced players for […]

NWPL Super 4: Alexander, Adoo sure of Confluence Queens’ title credentials

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

A the top four teams in the Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL get set for end of the season Super 4 in Lagos, pundits are already tipping the likes of Rivers Angels and defending champions Bayelsa Queens as favorites to clinch the trophy. But Confluence Queens’ duo of Florence Alexander and Yina Adoo have said […]

CAFCC: Adedipe optimistic of Rangers’ group stage chances

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Enugu Rangers’ forward Kehinde Adedipe has expressed optimism his side would achieve positive result against ASC Kara of Togo to qualify for the Group Stage of CAF Confederation Cup. Rangers will host Kara in the second leg of the final knockout stages on Sunday after suffering 1-2 in the first leg last Sunday. Adedipe who […]