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Nigeria Football Supporters Club Lands in Coted'Ivoire to Rally Behind Super Eagles for AFCON Glory

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O.. The Nigeria Football Supporters Club has arrived in Coted'Ivoire for the much-anticipated African Cup of Nations 2024, bringing the unmistakable energy and fervor that has made them a beloved fixture in football arenas around the world. Their vibrant presence and unwavering support for the Super Eagles have not only captured the hearts of fans but also garnered international recognition. This fervent group of supporters has been a driving force behind Nigeria's success on t

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Casemiro

Casemiro is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of his generation. Renowned for his tough tackling, tactical intelligence, and leadership qualities, the Brazilian star has enjoyed an illustrious career at both club and international levels. While football fans admire his performances on the pitch, there are many fascinating aspects of his journey that remain lesser known. In this article, we uncover the Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Casemiro , from his early strugg

World Cup Winner and Premier League Icon Announces MLS Move

French striker Olivier Giroud has confirmed his switch to Major League Soccer (MLS) after departing AC Milan this summer. The 37-year-old, known for his success with Chelsea and the French national team, will reunite with former teammate Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC. Owned by Hollywood star Will Ferrell, LAFC secures Giroud until December 2025 with a reported annual salary of $3.2 million. Career Highlights Giroud boasts an illustrious career, clinching titles for club and country: - World Cup

La Liga: Benzema scores two penalties as Madrid crush Elche

Karim Benzema netted two penalties as Real Madrid breezed to a 4-0 win over Elche on Wednesday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to eight points. Carlo Ancelotti’s newly crowned world champions did not play at the weekend because of their involvement in the Club World Cup in Morocco, which they presented to supporters at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was Madrid’s second trophy of the season, after the European Super Cup, but if they are to add La Liga to their haul they have a big job

REVITALIZING NIGERIAN FOOTBALL-THE RETURN OF CAF COACHING COURSES -NFF SCRIBE PROJECTS IN 2025

CAF coaching courses are set to return to Nigeria, marking a pivotal development for football in the nation. According to reports from the educational department of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), there is a concerted push to bring FIFA and CAF training programs back to the country. This initiative aligns with the federation's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by recent FIFA training courses held in other African nations. The current NFF leadership has pledged to ensure Niger

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Super Interview With Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye

😊😊😊 You are all welcome to a yet another interesting edition of our incisive, informative, educative, regular question and answer session tagged "Super Interview " for the Month of November, 2023. We are extremely excited that the our league will return on screen with a Startimes as media partner. Even though some critical stakeholders objected the figure involved while Super Sports have suddenly stopped showing Nigerian national team matches live and a lot of Sports loving Nigerians feel disenc

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Anthony Elanga

Anthony Elanga has quickly become one of the most exciting young football talents, earning recognition for his speed, attacking ability, and impressive performances at the highest level. The Swedish winger has caught the attention of football fans around the world with his fearless playing style and consistent development. From his early days in football to making a name for himself on the international stage, there are many fascinating details about Anthony Elanga that many fans may not know. H

"Barcelona vs Girona: Lineup and Live Updates for a Football Match"

Barcelona is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was founded in 1899 and is one of the most successful clubs in Europe, having won numerous domestic and international titles. Barcelona plays its home matches at the Camp Nou stadium, which has a capacity of around 99,000 spectators. Girona, on the other hand, is a football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The club was founded in 1930 and currently plays in the Spanish Segunda División, which is the second

Football: The World’s Most Loved Sport

Football, known as soccer in some countries, is the most popular sport worldwide, captivating millions of fans and players across all continents. Its universal appeal, simple rules, and thrilling gameplay have made it a cultural phenomenon. This article explores the essence of football, its history, key rules, and why it continues to be so beloved globally. What is Football? Football is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The main objective is to score goals by getting

Fiddling While Nigerian Football Burns: The Terrifying Shamelessness of the NFF Leadership

Nigerian football has officially hit rock bottom, and the architects of this unprecedented disaster are sitting comfortably in the executive offices of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Under the leadership of President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and his executive committee, the nation is witnessing a nightmarish era characterized by gross incompetence, staggering insensitivity, and an absolute disregard for the collective intelligence of millions of passionate fans. For the first time in th

Amazing! These are the 10 Best Football Clubs in the World Right Now

The world's top soccer competition has now entered its final phase. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the competition to be suspended. Fierce competition in the world's top leagues had to stop for a while. Nevertheless, of course, it is already known which team has performed well this season and has the potential to win the title at the end of the season. The following is a list of the 10 best teams in the world right now based on data from FiveThirthyEight. Where, the best team on this list

APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN FOOTBALL CUP 2024: SOUTH-SOUTH LOC INAUGURATED IN CALABAR

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Miss Football Nigeria is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the APC National Chairman Cup 2024, set to take place in Nigeria with the theme "Unity in Diversity and Say No to Drug Abuse". This prestigious football tournament aims to promote unity among diverse groups and raise awareness about the importance of saying no to drug abuse. ZONAL ELIMINATIONS The tournament will kick off with Zonal Eliminations in all six Geopolitical zones of Nigeria, with the goal of prod

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FPL experts: Who is the best £6.5m midfielder? 11 Aug 2023

The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts reveal who they believe is the best £6.5m midfielder for the 2023/24 season. Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily) Two goals in his first two matches for Aston Villa has firmly shifted my attention to Moussa Diaby (£6.5m). Unai Emery's side play attacking football and Diaby has made a real impact during pre-season. I am backing him to be the top-scoring £6.5m midfielder. Harry Daniels (@FPL_Harry) For me, it is Bryan Mbeumo (£6.5m). A combination of being

CRS Commissioner for Finance Donates Band Set to Nigeria Football Supporters Club, CRS Branch

In an effort to support and promote sports and entertainment in Cross River State, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Oder made a generous donation of a complete set of band equipment to the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Cross River State branch. The official presentation ceremony, held at the U. J. Esuene Stadium Calabar was graced by the presence of the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, who personally handed over the band set to the chairman of the

Nigeria Premier Football League Board Releases Draw 2023/2024

Shooting Stars will begin their campaign in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a formidable opponent Plateau United. The draw was conducted in Abuja on Tuesday as the league is set to start in less than 2 weeks. According to the draw conducted the Oluyole Warriors will host the Jos-based club at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. The two teams last season ended in a draw at the same venue but Shooting Stars under coach Gbenga Ogunbote will aim to start on a winn

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BENEFITS OF SPORTS Sports are physical activities or games that are played individually or in teams, with the aim of winning or achieving a goal. Sports can be played for recreation, exercise, competition, or professional purposes. There are numerous types of sports, including team sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and cricket, and individual sports such as tennis, boxing, gymnastics, and track and field. Sports can have a variety of benefits, both physical and mental. Regular partici

1996 Olympic History,Africas first football gold medal,Nigeria’s feat, documented through film

Ministry Signs Partnership with Homelands Films The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced a transformative initiative to celebrate Nigeria's Dream Team's 1996 Olympic gold medal win, stating that while celebrating one of the nation's greatest sports night, the Ministry will use the power of storytelling to inspire a new generation of Nigerian sportsmen and women, fostering a sense of pride, dedication, patriotism, and resilience. Senator Enoh made the st

COMMUNIQUE OF THE 79TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NFF HELD IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE 10/9/2023

Published by ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal Government of Nigeria, in particular His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his tr