Nigeria’s Football Governing Body, The NFF has officially endorsed the third edition of the prestigious Flying Officers Cup billed to hold next month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. In a letter signed by NFF Technical Director Austin Eguaveon on behalf of the General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, the Federation gave her full support to the biggestContinue reading “NFF Officially Endorsed Flying Officers Cup.”
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Aisha Buhari Cup: Tournament Gets New Kickoff Date.
The maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) early scheduled to officially kick-off on Monday, September 13 will now commence effectively on Wednesday, September 15 till Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The slight shift in kick-off date is necessitated by two key factors, namely an expressed request by the participating teams that theirContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: Tournament Gets New Kickoff Date.”
MTN Signed Deal As Platinum Sponsor Of Aisha Buhari Cup.
MTN had only last week signed a three –year agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation as the Official Communications Partner of the all Nigerian National Teams. The all-yellow fluorescence of Nigeria’s telecommunications shone even brighter on Monday as the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced MTN has become the Platinum Sponsor of the Aisha Buhari CupContinue reading “MTN Signed Deal As Platinum Sponsor Of Aisha Buhari Cup.”
#WorldCupQualifiers: Two Super Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Team Landed in Cape Verde.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Cape Verde ahead of their qualifying match against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde. The team travelled without the UK-based players such as Alex Iwobi, Etebo, Troost Ekong, Iheanacho, W. Ndidi and the Rangers duo, who all had to leave for Britain immediately after the game againstContinue reading “#WorldCupQualifiers: Two Super Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Team Landed in Cape Verde.”
#NNLSuper8: Fixtures Released – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Sunday Dare And Amaju Pinnick To Be Available For Opening Game.
Nigeria National League (NNL) Super8 playoffs draws concluded to determine which teams get promoted to the top tier of Nigerian league football. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, September 7th, as organizers released detailed fixtures and game time. All matches will be played at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu. Eight teams were divided into two groupsContinue reading “#NNLSuper8: Fixtures Released – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Sunday Dare And Amaju Pinnick To Be Available For Opening Game.”
Former France International Dies After 39 Years In Coma.
Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73. The former Nice and PSG player was admitted to hospital for knee surgery in March 1982 but never regained consciousness after an error with his supply of anaesthetic. On the day of his operation,Continue reading “Former France International Dies After 39 Years In Coma.”
Pele Hospitalized For The Past Six Days.
Brazilian football great Pele has been hospitalized in Sao Paolo for six days due to health problems that emerged during routine examinations, several local media announced on Monday. According to multiple reports, the 80-year-old has been kept at the Albert Einstein hospital since August 31. The legendary former soccer player arrived for routine tests andContinue reading “Pele Hospitalized For The Past Six Days.”
#NNLSuper8: Teams Arrive Coal-City, Draws Scheduled For Today.
All Eight teams that qualified for the Nigeria National League (NNL) super eight playoff have landed in Enugu, the host city, ahead of the the opening ceremony on Tuesday 7 September, 2021. The Super8 is the season- ending playoff from which four teams will qualify to play in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). TheContinue reading “#NNLSuper8: Teams Arrive Coal-City, Draws Scheduled For Today.”
#WorldCupQualifier: Morocco Squad Evacuated Out Of Guinea After Apparent Coup In The Capital.
Morocco’s National Team were to play their CAF 2022 World Cup Qualifier on Monday in Guinea. The game which has now be postponed because of apparent Coup. The Morocco camp boarded a plane and evacuated from the Guinean capital Conakry after CAF released a statement confirming that the game will not take place. The MoroccoContinue reading “#WorldCupQualifier: Morocco Squad Evacuated Out Of Guinea After Apparent Coup In The Capital.”
Toni Payne’s Sevilla Bow To A 3-2 Defeat At Eibar.
Sevilla femenino travelled to SD Eibar to begin their 2021/22 Primera division Femenina campaign. Super Falcons forward, Antionette “Toni” Oyedupe Payne started for her side and played all minutes as her side fell to a 3-2 defeat. It took the hosts just 16 minutes into the game to take the lead through Arola Aparicio fromContinue reading “Toni Payne’s Sevilla Bow To A 3-2 Defeat At Eibar.”
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