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Cyriel Dessers scored a spectacular solo goal that contributed to Rangers' triumph over Real Betis. The victory secured Rangers' qualification for the knockout stage

Dessers on target as Rangers down Betis to reach Europa League knockout stage

In a thrilling UEFA clash, Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored a spectacular solo goal that contributed to Rangers’ triumph over Real...

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FIFA Approves 30 Nigerian Referees for International Lists in 2024

FIFA, the global football governing body, has given its approval for 30 Nigerian referees to feature on international lists in the year...

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Peseiro submits Super Eagles Provisional squad for 2023 AFCON, Includes five new players

Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro has unveiled a 33-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in...

NFF President congratulates Osimhen Oshoala NNadozie Super Falcons on CAF Awards win Mercy Akide too

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Super Falcons legend Mercy Akide reflects on Nigeria’s 2023 CAF Awards triumph

Nigeria’s football icon, Mercy Akide, who made history by becoming the first woman to win the Africa Player of the Year award...

With just 30 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, football enthusiasts can now secure their tickets as the Local Organising Committee (LOC), in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has initiated ticket sales.

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2023 African Cup of Nations tickets now available for purchase

With just 30 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, football enthusiasts can...

The Super Falcons of Nigeria trashed Cape Verde 5-0 in a 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON qualification first-leg match. THE ATHLETIC NG reports. Uchenna Kanu and Esther Okoronkwo both scored twice plus one goal by Gift Monday to seal a 5-0 trashing of Cape Verde by Nigeria in the first leg of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match was played on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. To reach the final qualifying round, Nigeria walked over São Tomé and Príncipe while Cape Verde flourished in a 6-3 aggregate win over Liberia. Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria were near-perfect to take a convincing first-leg win In Abuja. US-based striker Uchenna Kanu scored the games opening goal in the seventh minute to set foundation for a big-win. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a stunning save to deny Cape Verde an equalizer minutes later. The Coach Justin Madugu tutored Nigerian ladies were two-goals up when Tenerife forward, Gift Monday doubled the lead for the Falcons from a goal-mouth scramble in the 25th minute.. Nigeria dominated the encounter and got a deserved third when Uchenna Kanu finished off a pass from Sevilla midfielder, Toni Payne as the Falcons won 3-0 at the break. Esther Okoronkwo came on as a substitute in the 53rd minute, and got on the scoresheet soon after with a sublime finish from Akudo Ogbonna’s cross. Eleven minutes later, Esther Okoronkwo grabbed her second of the match as she pounced on Rofiat Imuran’s cross to make it 5-0 for Nigeria. It finished 5-0, Nigeria recording their biggest win in a competitive fixture since beating Equatorial Guinea 6-0 at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2018. Cape Verde and Nigeria will meet again for the second leg on December 5, 2023 at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia. The aggregate winner of this match will qualify for the 2023 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Super Falcons Interim Coach, Justin Madugu, optimistic about WAFCON 2024 Title win

Interim Coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justin Madugu, has expressed unwavering optimism, the team can win the 2024 WAFCON title despite recent...

FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best Women’s Goalkeeper and The Best Men’s Goalkeeper, recognizing outstanding talent between the goalposts in women's and men's football.

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FIFA unveils finalists for the Best Goalkeeper awards 2023

In anticipation of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023, FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best Women’s Goalkeeper and The Best...

Eagle-Eyes Football Academy, a renowned hub for nurturing emerging football talent, has announced its 2024 Screening Exercise, offering a golden opportunity for gifted young footballers seeking to develop their skills.

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Eagle-Eyes Football Academy opens doors for talented Young Footballers in 2024 screening exercise

Eagle-Eyes Football Academy, a renowned hub for nurturing emerging football talent, has announced its 2024 Screening Exercise, offering a golden opportunity for...

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has hailed his former coach, Emmanuel Amunike after clinching the 2023 CAF Men's Player of the year Award In Morocco on Monday

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Emmanuel Amunike clarifies controversial comments on African Player of the Year pick

Former Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his choice of Mohamed Salah over Victor Osimhen for the 2023...

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” Amunike has helped me a lot ” – Osimhen hails Former coach after CAF Player of the year award win

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has hailed his former coach, Emmanuel Amunike after clinching the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the year Award...

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Peseiro submits Super Eagles Provisional squad for 2023 AFCON, Includes five new players

Super Falcons legend Mercy Akide reflects on Nigeria’s 2023 CAF Awards triumph

2023 African Cup of Nations tickets now available for purchase

Super Falcons Interim Coach, Justin Madugu, optimistic about WAFCON 2024 Title win

FIFA unveils finalists for the Best Goalkeeper awards 2023

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