Tag: sports
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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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Gusau, Sanusi empathize with NFF VP Anyansi-Agwu over armed robbery attack
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday morning paid a visit to the Abuja home of the First Vice President of NFF, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu, whose family was attacked by armed robbers some hours earlier. During the visit, Alhaji Gusau prayed for quick return to good health for Chief Anyansi-Agwu, who…
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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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Senegal to host African Athletics Zone II, U-18 and U-20 Championships
Dakar, Senegal has been selected to host the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Zone II, Under-18 and Under-20 Championships. This was made public on Monday night, by the President of the Confederation of African Athletics , Zone II, Chief Tonobok Okowa. Okowa, who is also the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria said,…
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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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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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Scrabble will get better deals in 2025 – NSF Boss
The President of Nigeria the Scrabble Federation (NSF), Engineer Toke Aka, says there are many reasons to celebrate the New Year. Aka said this on January 1st while speaking on the progress made by Scrabble in 2024 and the challenges faced, and also the plans for year 2025. “We thank God for a wonderful festive…
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Teamwork, policies, environment, divine backing will help Nigeria athletics – AFN President
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has listed the factors that can help athletics flourish as the world glides into 2025. Okowa made insights into the sporting progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, along with plans for the year ahead. “We thank the Almighty God that we…
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