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AKWA UNITED APPOINT PAUL OFFOR AS NEW TECHNICAL ADVISER

Akwa United have announced the appointment of PAUL OFFOR as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. OFFOR’S appointment was confirmed in a statement released by the club yesterday. The young tactician will be assisted by TOSIN ADEKUGBE, OKECHUKWU PROMISE, BASSEY AKPAN and AKARANDUT OROKwho will serve as the goalkeeper coach. JOSEPH ENO has been appointed as the new chairman of the club, while other members of the management team include; INI EDOHO – Vice […]

todayAugust 21, 2025

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SOUTH AFRICA JOINS EIGHT OTHER COUNTRIES ELIMINATED FROM CHAN

South Africa are now among nine countries eliminated from the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship, CHAN. The nine countries out of CHAN include; South Africa, alongside Mauritania, Guinea, Angola, the Central African Republic, Zambia, Nigeria, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso. This follows South Africa’s 3-3 draw against Uganda in their final Group C fixture played yesterday, which means Uganda finished top of Group C with seven points from four games, […]

todayAugust 19, 2025

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D’TIGERS OUTCLASS CAMEROON TO BOOK QUARTER-FINAL TICKET AT AFROBASKET 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigers have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket after a thrilling 101-92 victory over Cameroon. Both teams fought hard in the first quarter, but Nigeria, however, outscored the Cameroonians and led 60-43 at half-time and further extended their lead to 86-55 by the end of the third quarter. D’Tigers, who completed their dominance in the final quarter to seal a 101-92 win, […]

todayAugust 18, 2025

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PSG BEAT TOTTENHAM TO WIN UEFA SUPER CUP

European champions Paris Saint-Germain, yesterday beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup.. SPURS looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach THOMAS FRANK as they led 2-0 just after half-time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.  However, PSG were rescued by two substitutes as LEE KANG-IN pulled a goal back in the 85th minute and GONCALO RAMOS headed in the equaliser in […]

todayAugust 14, 2025

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HOME EAGLES SUFFER HEAVY LOSS TO SUDAN AT CHAN 2024:

The home-based Super Eagles have been eliminated from the 2024 African Nations Championship following a 4-0 defeat to Sudan. It was their second loss in the competition, having earlier suffered a 1-0 defeat to Senegal. ANTHONY IJOMA had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute, while Sudan were awarded a penalty one minute before the break after NGENEGE handled the ball inside the box. The Sudanese scored twice more in […]

todayAugust 13, 2025

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COACH CHELLE DRAFTS IN HARCOURT FOR INJURED OZOEMENA FOR CHAN 2024

Super Eagles head coach, ERIC CHELLE, has drafted goalkeeper EBENEZER HARCOURT into his squad for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. CHELLE made the decision following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper ANI OZOEMENA, who has been ruled out of Tuesday’s encounter against Sudan. HARCOURT was part of the team’s training camp in Ikenne, and is expected  to take part in the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The Flying Eagles lost 1-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in the final of […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

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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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