Tag: football
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FA Cup: Shaun Bartlett expects Man Utd to beat Arsenal
Former Premier League forward Shaun Bartlett is anticipating a surprise result this weekend when Arsenal face-off with Manchester United in arguably the tie of the third round in the FA Cup. The South African ex-footballer, who played for Charlton Athletic in the Premier League, expects Man United to progress to the next round despite their…
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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles. The Executive Committee of the NFF endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team. At its meeting held in…
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Gusau commends Aper Aku Stadium repair progress at Benue FA Gala
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed profound satisfaction with the ongoing renovation of the Aper Aku Stadium during the Benue State Football Association Gala and Award Night. The event was held at the Bongos Ikwue Entertainment Center in North Bank, Makurdi over the weekend Gusau is said to have…
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Arsenal, Liverpool in Carabao Cup semifinal action Live on GOtv
The race for the first silverware of the 2024/25 season intensifies as Premier League leaders Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal will be in Carabao Cup semifinal action this midweek. Arsenal will host Newcastle United in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, while Liverpool travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday. Both matches…
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Zambia appoints Hauptle as new Copper Queens coach
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Swiss national Nora Hauptle as Copper Queens coach on a three year deal. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga says Hauptle had been hired to consolidate on the gains made in the women’s game. “We are excited to announce the appointment of Nora Hauptle as the new Zambia…
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CHAN: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles start camping in Ikenne-Remo
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo on Monday, 6th January ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship…
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National football teams will give Nigerians joy in 2025 – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Monday assured Nigerians that the football-governing body will adequately prepare the various National Teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in the coming year. While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the coming year 2025, Gusau, still delighted with the…
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Our only plan is to beat Ghana, says Super Eagles B coach
Stand-in Head Coach of the Super Eagles B, Daniel Ogunmodede said on Thursday that the big focus of the players and officials ahead of Saturday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying game against Ghana’s Black Galaxies is to attain victory that will spring Nigeria to the finals of the competition early next year. Both illustrious regional…
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Lord Mark FC are champions of 2024 Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Challenge
The 4th edition of the Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Challenge came to a thrilling end with Lord Mark FC claiming the top spot. They defeated Home FC 4-3 in the final match. Mighty Wonderers secured the bronze medal, edging out Kollins Football Academy with a 3-2 victory. Individual awards were also presented, with Ewoma Vincent of…
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GTI congratulates Lookman, NFF on CAF Awards
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation, GTI Group has congratulated the football ruling body on the achievements of Nigerian footballers at the CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco where Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman emerged as the African Player of the Year. In a press statement made available to the media in Lagos by GTI…
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