Two-time runners-up Nigeria must start like a house on fire when they take the pitch against their counterparts from Korea Republic in the first minutes of Monday in Nigeria (6pm Sunday, 1stSeptember in Colombia), in their opening match of the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. The Falconets’ opening two games in Colombia (both … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets receive participation certificate, tango with Koreans in Bogota
Two-time silver medallists Nigeria lost by the odd goal to Mexico in an entertaining encounter in Bogota on Monday evening, which served as their final test before the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals kicking off on Saturday. The Mexicans scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, but had to … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets lose narrowly to Mexico in final test game
Head Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma said on Sunday that Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, will go all the way in search of triumph over their Mexican counterparts, when both sides clash in a friendly game on the turf of Club Banco de la República in Bogota on Monday evening. “Our victory over Australia was such a … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets target victory over Mexico to sustain winning mentality
After completing his move to the Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid, midfielder Conor Gallagher has sent a thank you message to Chelsea. The 24-year-old signed a 5-year deal with the club after passing his medical. “To everyone at Chelsea, thank you for making my dreams come true. It’s been an absolute honor every time … Continue reading Transfer Update: Gallagher joins Atletico Madrid, sends thank you message to Chelsea
Kieran Trippier is looking to leave Newcastle this month in a bid to secure first-team football. The 33-year-old was an unused substitute in Newcastle's opening-day win over Southampton. Trippier has two years remaining on his Newcastle contract and is one of the club's highest earners but wants to explore new opportunities at this stage of … Continue reading Trippier is keen to leave Newcastle
Champion Manchester City started the new Premier League season with a great and convincing victory in London against Chelsea. Erling Haaland did not need long to score against Chelsea. After a cross from the left by Jérémy Doku and a useful tap from Bernardo Silva, the ball ended up at the feet of the Norwegian … Continue reading Haaland and Kovacic help Manchester City to victory at Chelsea
Ahead of the Boxing Day games, Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has declared war against their London rival Chelsea. Fulham will be away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday with the aim of ending the 45 years Boxing Day games jinx against the Blues. The Nigerian International admitted that the Blues got talented … Continue reading EPL: Iwobi Declare War on Chelsea
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), Nkechi Obi, has commended Edo Queens FC for their outstanding performance in the CAF Women's Champions League Zone B qualifiers. Edo Queens secured their spot in the semifinals after finishing at the top of their group with a flawless record on Saturday and the NWFL boss … Continue reading CAFWCL: NWFL Lauds Edo Queens’ Semifinal Qualification
As part of the state government commitment towards rewarding excellence, Edo State Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has showered a hundred million naira on Edo Queens Football Club of Benin of Benin for emerging as the champions of the just concluded CAF Women's Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers in far away Cote D'Ivoire. Obviously excited with the … Continue reading Obaseki showers 100m naira on Edo Queens for emerging champion of WAFU B CAF CL
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying … Continue reading Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda
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