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KENYA COACH BENNI MCCARTHY HAILS JOSE MOURINHO’S TACTICS AFTER SHOCK WIN OVER MOROCCO IN CHAN

Kenya coach, BENNI MCCARTHY has given credit to Fernabahce manager, JOSE MOURINHO after using his tactics against Morocco during both sides’ African Nations Championship, CHAN, Group A tie on Sunday.Speaking to the media after the game, MCCARTHY,  who played under Mourinho during their time at FC Porto, also described the Portuguese as the master of game management.Kenya, making their debut at CHAN, defeated two-time champions Morocco 1-0 and played half […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Football

ABDALLAH TAKES CHARGE AS CAVALIERS FC HEAD COACH

Nigerian-French football coach, USMAN ABDALLAH has been appointed the  new head coach of Beninoise club Union Sportive des Cavaliers de Nikki.ABDALLAH previously worked as technical adviser of four-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Kano Pillars.The 51-year-old who coached in France, and Asia in the past, guided Enyimba to win the NPFL title in the 2018/19 season.He also worked as assistant to former  Super Eagles head coach, JOSE PESEIRO.

todayAugust 12, 2025

Football

Wilfred Ndidi to Complete Besiktas Switch This Week After Leicester Agreement

Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas this week. According to reports, Besiktas have reached agreement with Leicester City for Ndidi’s transfer. Beşiktaş, managed by former Manchester United head coach Ole Solskjær, has agreed to activate the €9 million release clause in the player’s contract.

todayAugust 4, 2025

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PLATEAU UNITED UNVEIL FOUR NEW SIGNINGS

Plateau United have added four new players to their squad ahead of the 2025–2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The club announced the arrival of their new signings on its official Facebook page, listing Tarabina Biweribo (Bayelsa United), Jonathan Stanley (Crown FC), Damala Ezekiel (Katsina United), and Gideon Monday (Shooting Stars) among the additions. The new recruits have already begun training with the Peace Boys and are expected to […]

todayAugust 4, 2025

Football

SUPER FALCONS DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA TO SECURE SPOT AT WAFCON FINAL

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have booked a spot in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2–1 win over holders South Africa. Banyana Banyana’s resistance was finally broken in the 44th minute when Nigeria’s captain, RASHEEDAT AJIBADE, calmly converted from the penalty spot after a South African defender was penalized for handling FOLASHADE IJAMILUSI’S cross in the box.  With the match seemingly heading for extra time, MICHELLE ALOZIE launched a long ball […]

todayJuly 23, 2025

Football

WILLIAM GALLAS WARNS CRISTIANO RONALDO AGAINST WORLD CUP HOPES.

Former France international, WILLIAM GALLAS has warned football icon, CRISTIANO RONALDO to lower his hopes of winning a World Cup in his career.  The legendary football star had after signing a new contract with Al-Nassr said he turned down the opportunity to play at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in order to prepare himself for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Responding to RONALDO' statement,  GALLAS warned that such hopes […]

todayJuly 1, 2025 2

Football

Real Madrid Defeat Pachuca 3-1 At Club World Cup

Real Madrid yesterday recorded their first win at the 2025 Club World Cup against Pachuca, despite going down to 10 men as early as the sixth minute. Los Blancos, who had been held to a 1-1 draw in their first game against Al Hilal, were looking to bounce back in their second fixture, but saw Asensio sent off for a last-man tackle. However, Xabi Alonso’s men doubled their advantage before […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Football

ENYIMBA RECORD 1-0 VICTORY OVER EL-KANEMI WARRIORS IN MATCHDAY 28 ENCOUNTER

Enyimba defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 in Aba yesterday, extending their unbeaten run to three games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Striker  JOSEPH ATULE scored the winning goal for the Aba giants in the 29th minute, and the club moved up to eighth place on the table with 41 points from 28 matches On the other hand, Holders Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Akwa United at the […]

todayMarch 10, 2025

Football

FLYING EAGLES BEAT COTE D’IVOIRE 2-0 IN ABIDJAN

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles yesterday defeated their hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan. The visitors were awarded a penalty around the hour mark after DIVINE OLISEH was brought down inside the box and Captain DANIEL BAMEIYI calmly converted the spot kick to give the Flying Eagles the lead. Barely 10 minutes from time, OLISEH added the second goal. Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire will face each other again at the same […]

todayFebruary 27, 2025

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