Tag: football
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Newstap/SWAN award nomination excites GTI boss
The Group Managing Director of GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited, Abubakar Lawal, on Tuesday, expressed his appreciation for the organisation’s nomination as one of the recipients of the maiden Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award. During a visit to GTI’s Corporate Headquarters in Lagos by the management of Newstap Communication and SWAN, Lawal said…
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Éric Chelle says Super Eagles will be goals scoring team
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday unveiled the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle, with the President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau reiterating his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer, while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his…
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NFF to unveil Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Coach on Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle. The event has been scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, by 11am. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee, following a…
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Awazie hails Team, as Enyimba beat Over Nasarawa United
By Emmanuel Chinedu Enyimba forward, Awazie Ekene, has praised the team efforts in their 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United, on Wednesday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. The clash was a rescheduled Matchday 17 encounter, of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The forward, who featured in the game, for the nine-time NPFL Champions,…
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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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