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CAF Confederation Cup: Shehu Dikko appointed match commissioner for Zamalek vs RS Berkane

The Confederation of African Football has appointed the former vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko as the match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup final between Zamalek of Egypt and Morocco’s RS Berkane. The second leg encounter will hold at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. RS Berkane defeated Zamalek 2-1 in the
CAF Confederation Cup: Shehu Dikko appointed match commissioner for Zamalek vs RS Berkane

Brazil to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Women’s World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday. After the success of Australia and New Zealand last year, FIFA members picked Brazil over a European bid in a push to expand women’s football to new
Brazil to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

WAFU Cup: Golden Eaglets’ coach blames poor preparation for draw with Burkina Faso

Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba has lamented his team’s poor preparation for the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Garba’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by Burkina Faso in their opening fixture in the competition at the University Stadium on Thursday night. The Eaglets dominated the game but couldn’t find a way past the
WAFU Cup: Golden Eaglets’ coach blames poor preparation for draw with Burkina Faso

Transfer: Two Chelsea players to be used in Osimhen’s deal revealed

Football transfer market expert Rudy Galetti has named two players Chelsea could use as makeweights in a deal to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. According to him, Cesare Casadei and David Fofana could be in line to move to Napoli for Osimhen to join the Blues. Galetti is now suggesting that Casadei or Fofana might
Transfer: Two Chelsea players to be used in Osimhen’s deal revealed

Transfer: LaLiga club Getafe target Sadiq loan move

Getafe will look to sign Umar Sadiq from fellow LaLiga club, Real Sociedad, at the end of the season. Sadiq has endured another underwhelming season at Real Sociedad after a troubled campaign last term. The Nigeria international was sidelined for around seven months last season after undergoing surgery for a ligament injury. The big striker
Transfer: LaLiga club Getafe target Sadiq loan move

EPL final day: Chris Sutton predicts Man City vs West Ham, Arsenal vs Everton, others

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has predicted the final Premier League matches taking place on Sunday. Liverpool will clash with Wolves at Anfield, while Manchester City will host West Ham United at the Etihad. Arsenal will tackle Everton at Emirates Stadium, while Chelsea will face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Providing his predictions, Sutton told BBC
EPL final day: Chris Sutton predicts Man City vs West Ham, Arsenal vs Everton, others

NLO Youth League get kick-off date

The Nationwide League One has announced a date for the 2024 youth league. The NLO Youth League Division Two is scheduled to kick-start on Saturday July 13th. The NLO made the announcement on its website. Registration for the competition is billed to take place on Saturday June 15. The NLO warned clubs against age falsification.
NLO Youth League get kick-off date

Ondo government to invest in Sunshine Stars’ youth team

Ondo State Government has expressed their readiness to invest in Nigeria Premier Football League side Sunshine Stars youth team. The Sunshine Stars U-17 team failed to progress to the playoff of the maiden edition of the NPFL Youth League. The state commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye disclosed this during an unscheduled
Ondo government to invest in Sunshine Stars’ youth team

WAFU Cup: Captain Cletus named Man of the Match in Golden Eaglets’ draw vs Burkina Faso

Simon Cletus was named Man of the Match following Golden Eaglets’ 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Thursday. Cletus impressed with his superb display at the Eaglets midfield. The Mavlon FC midfielder was close to scoring the winning goal for Nigeria in the 65th minute. The Golden Eaglets dominated the encounter against Burkinabes but couldn’t
WAFU Cup: Captain Cletus named Man of the Match in Golden Eaglets’ draw vs Burkina Faso

Finidi not on one-year contract – NFF boss, Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has debunked reports that Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George was committed to a one-year contract. Finidi was officially unveiled by the NFF this week. The former Enyimba head coach reportedly penned a one-year contract with the option of another year. Gusau has now moved to
Finidi not on one-year contract – NFF boss, Gusau

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