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 Qatar 2022 WC Failure: NFF Sacks Super Eagles’ Technical Crew Qatar 2022 WC Failure: NFF Sacks Super Eagles’ Technical Crew Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect. The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the co years and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect. A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately. “We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.

 Volleyball: Lagos agog for 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup Volleyball: Lagos agog for 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup The highly anticipated 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup will take place at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos according to a member of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Honorable Famous Daunemigha. Hon Daunemigha who double as the Chairman Media and Publicity of Nigeria Volleyball Federation revealed that 14 teams consisting of 8 men and 6 women's club sides will battle from 1st to 10th April, 2022. He said the Local Organizing Committee is working round the clock to ensure a hitch free super cup. The South South Representative said, "Lagos state will host the Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup after years of missing volleyball actions. The best clubs in the country will lock horns on the court to produce a champion.  In the men's category, four teams from the Premier League (Kano Pillars, Nigeria Customs Service, NSCDC and Nigeria Police Force) as well ...

 Sports Minister Condoles With Zambian Ambassador Over Death Of Doctor Sports Minister Condoles With Zambian Ambassador Over Death Of Doctor The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare Wednesday commiserated with the Zambian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Solomon Jere over the death of Zambian Doctor, Dr. Joseph Kabungo during Tuesday's World Cup Qualifiers between Nigeria and Ghana. In a letter he wrote to the Zambian Ambassador, the Minister expressed sadness over the untimely passage of the deceased, describing him as an asset to Zambia and a major player in African Football Ecosystem, stating his contribution to its growth will remain indelible in the sands of time.  "We pray that God comforts the family, the Country, his friends, and colleagues. On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, I convey my heartfelt condolences. May the soul of the departed rest in perfect peace", Dare added.

 2022 FIFA World Cup: Sports Minister Regrets Super Eagles' Failure to Qualify, Condemns Vandalisation of Abuja Stadium 2022 FIFA World Cup: Sports Minister Regrets Super Eagles' Failure to Qualify, Condemns Vandalisation of Abuja Stadium Reacting to the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, Sports Minister  Sunday Dare said, "We drew 0-0 in Kumasi and drew 1-1 here and that meant the away goal rule gave Ghana the edge. It is most unfortunate that we are not going to Qatar, but that is sports. Nothing is 100% certain. "On our part, the Federal Government gave every support necessary. We got the stadium ready in all its glory. We mobilized Nigerians and other football lovers to fill up the stadium. The NFF called up a solid cast of players. 60,000 voices sang the National anthem in what must have been one of the most uplifting moments one could imagine. The fans gave their vocal support till the very end. The president of the nation, though sad...

 NWFL Premiership 2022, Week 13 Preview: Squeaky Bum Time For NWFL Premiership Teams, as Super 6 Race Hots Up NWFL Premiership 2022, Week 13 Preview: Squeaky Bum Time For NWFL Premiership Teams, as Super 6 Race Hots Up It's a squeaky bum time in the NWFL Premiership this midweek, as we have some important fixture that would determine the team's to qualify for the prestigious Super 6 Competition.  The penultimate round of the 2022 NWFL Premiership gets underway on Wednesday with six matches on ground.  Whether at the top or bottom, all sides will be going into this midweek matches knowing that victory could help their cause. For some sides, it is a necessity.  In Group A, Adamawa Queens welcomes Nasarawa Amazons to the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Naija Ratels at the Area 10 Sports Complex will prepare for the most important and biggest game of the season, when they meet table rival, Confluence Queens in Abuja.  Sunshine Queens who are in a very difficult situation...

 We Will Mobilize Fans to Intimidate Ghanians on Tuesday - Kurfi Says Nigerian Flag Must Hoisted in Qatar We Will Mobilize Fans to Intimidate Ghanians on Tuesday - Kurfi He watched from the comfort of his palatial home in Maitama Abuja for the duration of the nerve gripping, tension soaked match, the Katsina state FA Chairman was on his feet, jumping and screaming as two of Africa's football super powers battled each other to a standstill inside the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi Over 40,000 noisy fans made the night uncomfortable for the Super Eagles and for Kurfi, a man who has seen it all after over three decades in football administration.  The former Chairman of Katsina United is however happy that the Super Eagles were able to withstand the pressure posed by the Black Stars and their teeming supporters and are back home to consolidate after a goalless first leg.  Speaking to www.nsmmedia.com.ng, Kurfi who is popularly called  Dan Arewa or Balele by close associate...

 2022 WCQ: Orji Kalu Hails Super Eagles After Draw Away To Ghana 2022 WCQ: Orji Kalu Hails Super Eagles After Draw Away To Ghana The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has praised the Super Eagles after they held Black Stars of Ghana to a goalless draw, in their 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff first leg in Kumasi. The Eagles battled their host to a stalemate in front of a over 50,000 home fans inside the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday. Reacting to the result, Kalu urged the Eagles to make sure the clinch the World Cup ticket in the second leg. "It was not a bad performance from our boys yesterday. Well done, Super Eagles! Our focus should be the next game here in Abuja. It is a must win for us to be in Qatar. I wish the team all the best," he wrote on facebook. The second leg comes up inside the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday.

 NWFL Premiership 2022 Week 12 Recap: Edidiong Lone Goal Takes Bayelsa Queens to Top of Table as Nasarawa Amazons Halt Edo Queens Unbeaten Run NWFL Premiership 2022 Week 12 Recap: Edidiong Lone Goal Takes Bayelsa Queens to Top of Table as Nasarawa Amazons Halt Edo Queens Unbeaten Run NWFL Premiership 2022| Week 12 Review| Edo Queens Long Unbeaten Run Is Over As Edidiong Fires Bayelsa Queens To Impressive Away Win. Nasarawa Amazons on Wednesday ended Edo Queens amazing 9 match unbeaten record in the league, with a crucial 2-0 victory at the Lafia City Stadium.  Before the start of Week 12 Games, a minute of silence was observed with all players wearing  black armbands in honour of the late Sunshine Queens Goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson, who's tragic event happened on Saturday.  Diminutive winger Chinemerem Opara scored in the 6th minute to put the Solid Babes' ahead in the game, before in form attacking midfielder Dooshima Tarnum doubled the lead six minutes into the s...

 Women Football: I Always Go For The Best: Rivers Angels Product Vivian Ikechukwu Reacts After Joining WFC GINTRA Women Football: I Always Go For The Best: Rivers Angels Product Vivian Ikechukwu Reacts After Joining WFC GINTRA Oluchi to be Tobe-Chukwu Former Rivers Angels and Super Falcons Forward Vivian Ikechukwu had her first training session with her new club WFC GINTRA on Wednesday, a champions league club, and placed in the highest league division in A LYGEA in Lithuania. " I am excited to have joined one of the best clubs in the world,  a team with rich history and loyal supporters, the same feeling I had when I joined Rivers Angels in 2018 because I always go for the best. It's the beginning of something bigger and great ". The forward who came in as a game-changer to score two goals for Nigeria against high-flying South Africa during the Aisha Buhari International Invitational Tournament on September 2021 was quick to add that her involvement with the Super Falcon...

 NPFL: Ambassador Yargwa Tips Nasarawa United For An Impressive Second Round NPFL: Ambassador Yargwa Tips Nasarawa United For An Impressive Second Round The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports development, Ambassador Lucky Isaac Yargwa has expressed his optimism over Nasarawa United to bounce back in the second stanza of the league. The solid miners narrowly lost to Shooting Stars in Ibadan on Sunday in their matchday 19 clash leaving them to 14th position on the log with 22 points from 19 games. Speaking to the newsmen after the clash at Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Yargwa though expressed concern over the run of form of the club but believe things will turn around for good after the break. "So far I think I am not comfortable with the position where Nasarawa United is at the moment after the first round" said the Commissioner. Reacting to the poser of whether the average performance of the team in the current season could be attributed to some of the playe...

 Road to Qatar 2022 FIFAWC: Super Eagles Intensify Training Ahead of Ghana Cracker As Team Holds Press Conference by 12:00noon Today Ademola Lookman will be hoping to make his debut for the Super Eagles Against the Black Stars Road to Qatar 2022 FIFAWC: Super Eagles Intensify Training Ahead of Ghana Cracker As Team Holds Press Conference by 12:00noon Today The Super Eagles of Nigeria have intensified training ahead of the much anticipated Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, 25th of March in Baba Yara Stadium at the Ghanian city of Kumasi.   Meanwhile, the number of players in the Eagles camp has risen to 23 ahead of the team's press conference later today at the MKO Abiola Stadium by mid-day. Latest to hit the camp of the Super Eagles is Leicester City of England forward Ademola Lookman. Super Eagles In Camp Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa);           ...

 NWFL Premiership 2022, Week 12 Preview: Edo Queens Stake Unbeaten Run Against Nasarawa Amazons, Royal Queens Eye Bayelsa Queens Scalp NWFL Premiership 2022, Week 12 Preview: Edo Queens Stake Unbeaten Run Against Nasarawa Amazons, Royal Queens Eye Bayelsa Queens Scalp We move into week 12 of the NWFL Premiership with alot of expectations. Edo Queens are still the only team with almost 100% record and will face a difficult task as they travel to Lafia to face Nasarawa Amazons. Rivers Angels are still in disbelief over their 3-1 home loss in the hands of strugglers Royal Queens. Naija Ratels and Delta Queens are on bye this week and will resume action nextweek. The game between FC Robo Queens and Sunshine Queens has been postponed to Friday, over the untimely passing away of 'Betty Babes' Legend Elizabeth 'Janded' Johnson.  📍Abia Angels Vs Rivers Angels | Umuahia Township Stadium| #ABIRIV The Angels from the East' will welcome defending Champions Rivers Angels to the...

 NPFL 22: Shooting Stars Defeat Nasarawa United in Night Match NPFL 22: Shooting Stars Defeat Nasarawa United in Night Match Nasarawa United played their last game of the first phase of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League Season but ended the stanza with a 1-0 loss to their hosts, Shooting Stars Sports Club at the refurbished Lekan Salami Sports Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday night. Uko Aniete's deflected goal in the 14th minute was the separating factor between both sides in a clash full of pace, energy, intensity and entertainment. Shortly after the goal, United regrouped and continued to launch strings of attacks against the hosts, with Otegbeye Ajibola, King Osanga, Bashir Usman, Shehu Lawal and Shammasu Mohammed all coming close to scoring but were unlucky. The result leaves the Solid Miners in 14th position with 22 points, four points behind Shooting Stars who advanced to 9th. Both sides will meet again on matchday 20, but this time at United...

 Johnson's Death Shocks NWFL Chairperson Falode Johnson's Death Shocks NWFL Chairperson Falode The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has expressed shock over the sudden death of one of the top players in the NWFL Premiership League, Elizabeth Johnson, who was until her death on Saturday, the first choice goalkeeper of Sunshine Queens of Akure. Falode said at the weekend in Lagos that: "The late Elizabeth, was a legend of the gender game, as she stood like a wall that waded off attackers dangerous onslaughts at Sunshine Queens of Akure goal post in the NWFL League and Women's FA Cup for many years. Her contributions ensured the qualification of Sunshine Queens of Akure for two NWFL Premiership Super Six, in the last five seasons, in Lagos and Ijebu Ode, a feat that made the Akure club one of the best women's football clubs in Nigeria since 2017 when I took over as the Chairperson of the NWFL. "Elizabeth Johnson, in several ways con...

 NWFL Premiership 2022: Osahon, Ikechukwu Named Manager and Player of The Month Of February NWFL Premiership 2022: Osahon, Ikechukwu Named Manager and Player of The Month Of February FC Robo Queens Head Coach, Osahon Emmanuel Orobosa and Rivers Angels Forward Vivian Ikechukwu have both been voted for the NWFL Premiership Manager and Player for the month of February.  The Lagos Landladies' won two out of the two matches played in February, winning Royal Queens in Warri and Ijebu-Ode respectively.  A 1-0 victory against the 'Canadian Geese' in Warri was followed by another impressive 3-1 win at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode against the same side.  Osahon Emmanuel wins his first ever NWFL Premiership monthly accolades and joins Naija Ratels FC Manager Bankole Olowookeere and Edo Queens Manager Wemimo Mathew, who have earlier won the awards this season.  In the player's category, Rivers Angels forward Vivian Ikechukwu beat off stiff competition from Naija Ratels ...

 2023 Presidential Election: SWAGA 23' Paid Homage to Prominent Northern Traditional Rulers  .... Team Solicit for Support for Asiwaju's Ambition 2023 Presidential Election: SWAGA 23' Paid Homage to Prominent Northern Traditional Rulers .... Team Solicit for Support for Asiwaju's Ambition In pursuit of its main objective of ensuring the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the next President of the Federal Republic If Nigeria come 2023, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 code named SWAGA’23 led by its National Chairman Sen. Dayo Adeyeye has embarked on sensitization and consultation tour to the North Cetral zone of Nigeria beginning from Kogi State. At the palace of the Attah of Igalaland His Royal Majesty Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche on Thursday 17th, March 2022, the revered monarch despite his bereavement created time to welcome the team and also prayed for the success of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his bid for presidency. The group condoled with the mon...

 All Is Set For The Second Edition Of The Boys Brigade Nigeria President's Cup All Is Set For The Second Edition Of The Boys Brigade Nigeria President's Cup Over 25 battalion of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, Lagos State Council Football teams from age bracket of 8- 11 will take part in the second edition of the Boys Brigade Nigeria President's Cup.  The young participants will battle for honours starting from the 19th of March at the Igbobi College, Yaba, Sports Complex, Lagos. Twenty-six teams altogether will participate in the second edition of this competition, which is mainly bourn out to synergies compact relationship among the young Boys Brigade across Lagos State Council and also to discover, harness the hidden football talents possessed by the young Boys' Brigade. Lagos South, Epe, Lagos Mainland, Somolu, Odi-Olowo, Bariga, BB-In-School, Apapa, Ifelodun, Surulere, Coker-Aguda, Ojo, Badagry, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Agege, Ifako-Jaiye, Kosofe, Ipaja-Ayobo, Agbado Oke-...

 NWFL Premiership: Dooshima Tarnum Receive January Player Of The Month Award NWFL Premiership: Dooshima Tarnum Receive January Player Of The Month Award Nasarawa Amazons Attacking Midfielder Tarnum Dooshima on Wednesday received her Naija Women Football League Award for being the best player in the NWFL Premiership for the month of January.  Dooshima took part in three games in January, scoring three goals (One against Naija Ratels, two against her former side, Adamawa Queens) and created another one for a Aweda Titilayo in the same game. The former Falconets Star won the accolades alongside Edo Queens Manager, Wemimo Mathew. The Attacking Midfielder, Tarnum Dooshima pipped Edo Queens’ Yemisi Samuel (who has scored three goals and one assist, so far this season), Maryann Ezeanagu and Aweda Titilayo to clinch the prestigious awards. Tarnum received the award before the NWFL Premiership Matchday 11 encounter between Osun Babes and Nasarawa Amazons at the Lanreleke Academy Stadi...

 NWFL Premiership 2022 Week 11 Review: Rivers Angels Suffer Shock Loss at Home, Sunshine Queens Misfortune Continues As Edo Queens Continue Unbeaten Run NWFL Premiership 2022 Week 11 Review: Rivers Angels Suffer Shock Loss at Home, Sunshine Queens Misfortune Continues As Edo Queens Continue Unbeaten Run Three were a couple of shocking results as the NWFL Premiership gets into Matchday 11. Defending Champions, Rivers Angels were beaten at home by relegation-threatened Royal Queens, Naija Ratels traveled to the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe to record their first away victory of the season, while Osun Babes won Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 at the Lanreleke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo.  Premier League newbies, Naija Ratels put in a magnificent display at the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe to condemn Adamawa Queens to their third home defeat this season in a five-goal thriller.  Coming off from a heavy defeat at home last week in the hands of Edo Queens, the Bankole Olowookeere's side conc...

 Naira Rain as Special Adviser Showers Kwara United N.2Millon for Heartland Victory Naira Rain as Special Adviser Showers Kwara United N.2Millon for Heartland Victory Kwara State Special Adviser on Sports, Alhaji Attahiru Ibrahim Sunday night, surprised the state owned football club, Kwara United players and officials with a two hundred thousand naira morale-boosting reward after a hard-fought victory in a Nigeria Professional Football League match played in the state capital. The match played at the Kwara state stadium complex in Ilorin city, witnessed a keenly contested match between Kwara United FC and the Heartland football club of Owerri which ended 2-1 in favour of the host in the NPFL matchday 18 clash. The visitors from Owerri were impressive in the first half against Kwara United as they had their game plans properly executed, frustrating the host and audaciously creating 3 brilliant goal-scoring moments in the 1st half, while playing beautiful football, to the admiration ...

 NPFL: Eguma Says He is Satisfied With the Draw in Gombe as His Birthday Gift NPFL: Eguma Says He is Satisfied With the Draw in Gombe as His Birthday Gift  Coach Stanley Eguma had every right to be a happy man after Rivers United played out a 0-0 draw against host Gombe United on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League. His Rivers United team remain at the top of the NPFL table after 18 matches, and Eguma was equally pleased with the way his team had performed in the draw. Chijioke Akuneto, Nyima Nwagua, and Ishaq Kayode all came close to scoring but it took the heroic of safe hands Sochima Victor to keep the score at 0-0 after 90 minutes at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe ensuring the Pride of Rivers remain one point clear of Plateau United, who is Second.  "One good thing about the game is that today is my birthday. My players actually promised to give me a birthday gift by winning the game but we got a draw. I saw their effort today, they made a a a frantic eff...

  NPFL: SUNSHINE STARS 2-1 DAKKADA NPFL: SUNSHINE STARS 2-1 DAKKADA Sunshine Stars climbed to the seventh position in the NPFL table after labouring to a 2-1 victory over Dakkada at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on the penultimate matchday of the first stanza.  The Owena Whales fell behind to the Uyo based side after two minutes but turned things around with goals from Babatunde Bello and Ikenna Cooper in either half of Sunday's encounter. Emmanuel Charles' early goal for Dakkada altered the course of the game and made it one-way traffic for the homers, who only trailed for 12 minutes as Bello powered home a trademark free-kick to bring us back to level term. Our boys could have gone out of sight afterward, with Ebonam Nwogbaga, Leonard Ugochukwu, and Cooper knocking hard, however, cases of near-miss and goalkeeper Thomas Omokhudo's heroics kept the scoreline all square at the interval. Bello went close to grabbing the winner 12 minutes into the restart but h...

 NPFL: Gov. Makinde Shows Love to 3SC and Kano Pillars Players With Cash Donations NPFL: Gov. Makinde Shows Love to 3SC and Kano Pillars Players With Cash Donations The sport-loving Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, gifted both the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the visiting Kano Pillars FC, with one million naira (#1,000,000:00) each. The governor was part of the crowd that watched the matchday 18 encounters of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday evening at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The number of a citizen of Oyo State, who was so excited watching the two sides battle it out under the floodlights, in the company of other government functionaries and football stakeholders, gave the two teams the money, after the encounter. The visibly happy Oyo state helmsman,  expressed delight at seeing the atmosphere around the arena, even as he was happy with the progress of the Nigerian topflight. Meanwhile, supporters and fans o...

 Smart City Tackles Gbagada FC in 2022 NLO Season Opener Smart City Tackles Gbagada FC in 2022 NLO Season Opener The stage is set for the Nationwide League One (NLO) 2022 Division One season curtain-raiser which is a Lagos Derby game between Smart City FC and Gbagada FC at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Football fans living in Surulere, Lagos, and its environs are invited to watch sublime football at the grassroots. The kick-off for the encounter is 3 pm. According to Olushola Ogunnowo, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the league body, the 2022 league season in NLO promises to be the very interesting showpiece of football at the grassroots in Nigeria and the league opener in Lagos will give a glimpse of what to expect in the entire season in the third tier league in Nigeria. “NLO season kicks off on Wednesday, March 16, in Lagos. Smart City FC will host Gbagada FC. This is the league opening game and the board and secretariat of the NLO hope to see ver...

 Inauguration Novelty match: team AA Beats Kwara SESC by 2 - 1 Inauguration Novelty match: team AA Beats Kwara SESC by 2 - 1 It was fun galore at the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Friday as team AA defeated Kwara SESC by two goals to one in a novelty match to celebrate the inauguration of the Kwara Chapter of the Super Eagles Supporters Club. Chairman of Kwara United, Kumbi Titiloye  opened the score for team AA from the spot before Akanbi Shuaib leveled up for the Eagles Supporters  Coach Abdullahi Biffo of Kwara United through Penalty scored the winning goal for team AA to become Champions of the encounter. It would be recalled that the Super Eagles Supporters Club was inaugurated as the 25th Chapter in the Country as an entity which aimed at Supporting the Country's national football teams in CAF & FIFA organised Competition.

 2023 Presidential Election: Tinubu is a   Symbol of Unity - Raji ........As SWAGA Holds North Central Rally for APC National Leader 2023 Presidential Election: Tinubu is a Symbol of Unity - Raji ........As SWAGA Holds North Central Rally for APC National Leader The national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as the most detribalised Nigerian leader who symbolises the unity of the country. This assertion was made in Ilorin by the Chairman, North Central of SWAGA, a group working towards the actualisation of Tinubu's 2023 presidential ambition, Alh. Ibrahim Raji. He noted that Tinubu is a perfect who knows Nigeria like the palm of his hand and a leader who can fix the Nigeria economy. SWAGA is the South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023.   Alhaji Ibrahim who was speaking on behalf of Senator Dayo Adeyeye, the National Chairman of Southwest AGENDA for Tinubu 2023 said Asiwaju is the only man who has all ...