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Pinnick Joins High-Level NSC Delegation in Zurich to Discuss Nigerian Football Reforms with FIFA

A Strategic Presence: Amaju Pinnick Joins High-Level NSC Delegation in Zurich to Discuss Nigerian Football Reforms with FIFA

2026 FIFA World Cup: Spain Slays France; Denies Them A Third Straight World Cup Final

Spain produced a sensational performance to defeat France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal , ending Les Bleus' dream of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. The reigning European champions displayed tactical brilliance, defensive solidity, and clinical finishing to book their place in the biggest match in world football. With the victory, Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final , while France will now compete in the third-place playoff after seeing their remarkable World

College football Saturday round-up: Alabama completes thrilling win over Georgi

College football Saturday round-up: Alabama completes thrilling win over Georgia, Arch Manning impresses for Texas No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide completed one of the most thrilling wins of the college football season on Saturday, downing No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs 41-34 in dramatic style. The Crimson Tide led for most of the game and dominated the first half to take a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter. Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck threw two interceptions. Alabama went into halftime with a 30-7

Calabar, Abuja, Kaduna, Set to Host Go Forward Football Tournament 2023

*ABUJA---- Area 10 Stadium* *BAUCHI-----FIFA GOAL PROJECT* *CALABAR------UJ ESUENE STADIUM* *IJEBU ODE-----IMOLE IJEBU* *KADUNA--------RANCHERS STADIUM* *ONITSHA----ROJENNY STADIUM* *SAPELE--------SAPELE STADIUM* *THE PRIZE OF THIS TOURNAMENT:* 7 Teams To Play In Europe Against Clubs In Europe. The Second 7 Teams To Play In India. *GO FORWARD FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT* This tournament is meant for Nigerian and South West Cameroun grassroot football clubs and academies *TOURNAMENT DATE 14TH - 25TH NOVE

NAMES & CONTACTS OF 20 NIGERIA PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE(NPFL)CLUBS' MEDIA OFFICERS FOR 2023/24 SEASON

(1) Katsina United FC (Katsina): Media Officer: Nasir Gide WhatsApp No: 08188864467 (2) Abia Warriors FC (Umuahia): Media Officer: Solomon Igwe WhatsApp No: 0803 6451094 (3) Plateau United FC(Jos): Media Officer: Yaksat Maklet WhatsApp No: 08032106789 (4) Sunshine Stars (Akure): Media Officer: Mike Akintunde WhatsApp No: 09024403934 (5) Kwara United (Ilorin): Media Officer: Jimoh Bashir and Ibitoye WhatsApp No: 08162380060 (6) Heartland FC(Owerri, Imo State): Media Officer: Solomon Onu WhatsApp

TONI KROOS RETIRED OFFICIALLY FROM FOOTBALL

Germany great Toni Kroos officially bid farewell to football on Sunday, two days after his team's dramatic loss to Spain in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. Mikel Merino's game-winning goal in the last minute of extra time handed Spain a 2-1 victory that knocked out the host nation and ended Kroos' playing career. "So that's it," Kroos wrote in a post on Instagram on Sunday. "But before I take a break and at least try to realise what happened over the last 17 years I don't want t

Emiliano Martinez met Mashrafe bin Murtaza in Dhaka

Emiliano Martinez arrived in Dhaka on a short visit of 11 hours. Today (July 3) he reached Dhaka around 5:30 am. After that he rested at the hotel for some time and started his visit to Dhaka. Martinez was brought to Bangladesh by an IT company called Fundednext. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., Martinez arrived at the North Baddastha office. The organizers invited Mashrafe bin Mortaza, a member of Parliament and former captain of the national cricket team, to welcome Martinez. Mashrafe spent about half

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GARANG KUOL'S STORY

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OYO FA,PILLAR OF SPORTS FOUNDATION TO CONVENE STRATEGIC MEETING TO REPOSITION FOOTBALL IN OYO STATE

The Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), is set to bring together key football stakeholders across the state for a strategic stakeholders' meeting aimed at discussing the development, restructuring and future direction of football in Oyo State. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, will take place at Café One, Iwo Road, Ibadan, near Sterling Bank, Iwo Road Branch, Abayomi, Iba

Sports Minister Postulates Growth of eSports in Nigeria Will Not be Overlooked

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that Nigeria is enthusiastic about the potentials of eSports, also known as electronic sports or gaming sports. The Minister made the assertion during a meeting with organized Nigerian eSports proponents, led by Mr. Clinton Agbor Ayuk, at his office in Abuja. Senator Enoh expressed his faith in the promising future for the growth and advancement of eSports. He added that, sports as a sector provides Nigerian youths

Expected Goals (xG): The Statistic That's Changing How We Watch Football

Expected Goals revolutionized football analysis by quantifying chance quality. Learn how xG works and why it reveals more than traditional statistics.

Cristiano Ronaldo knocked off top spot as 29-year-old Spaniard becomes world’s highest-paid sportsma

The world's highest-paid athlete is now Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player for Al Nassr.Rahm is the current Masters winner and the third-ranked golfer in the world. The Spaniard, who was a fervent opponent of the dissident Saudi-backed LIV tour, dramatically changed his mind and signed a contract for the 2024 season. According to Metro, in doing so, the 29-year-old surpassed Ronaldo's earnings for the entire year. As the highest-paid athlete in 2023, Rahm ($30

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Portugal defeats super eagles 4-0 The Super Eagles should have reduced the deficit at 2-0 when they were handed a penalty in the 81st minute.

QUEEN'S CUP 2024: GOV. PRINCE OTU AWARDS CHIEF OF STAFF FOR SUPPORTING WOMEN THROUGH FOOTBALL IN CRS

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, recently awarded his Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, for his outstanding support and commitment to football, especially female football, at the maiden edition of the Cross River State 1st Lady’s Football Female competition, also known as the Queen’s Cup Hosted by Her Excellency, Rev. Eyoanwan Prince Otu. The prestigious event took place at the U. J. Esuene Sports Stadium in Calabar, w

Attom Foundation CEO Says Aim of Charity Champions Cup is to Unite Football Stars

Ettah Emmanuel O. The Founder of Attom Foundation, Yahaya Attom has stated that the Charity Champions Cup aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance to approximately 10,000 individuals in need. Attom Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian causes, announced the upcoming Charity Champions Cup, scheduled to take place on June 15th in Abuja. Renowned football stars including Victor Osimhen, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, and Wilfred Ndidi are set to participate, ad

Paris Saint-Germain are open to activate Ousmane Dembélé’s €50m exit clause since Friday

their plan remains the same. 🔴🔵🇫🇷 #PSG It’s now Ousmane who has to decide his future as he also discussed new deal with Barcelona in the recent weeks. Only up to the player.

Yet again Turkish football is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

There were shocking scenes of violence on Sunday as Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch and attempted to attack Fenerbahce's players.

NASARAWA STATE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NORMALISATION COMMITTEE INAUGURATES BOARDS OF COUNCIL FAs, STATE

The Nasarawa State Football Association Normalisation Committee has inaugurated newly elected Boards of the thirteen Local Government Areas of the State. At a ceremony held at the Board Room of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, on Wednesday in Lafia, Barr. Haruna Favour Iliyasu, administered the Oath of Office to the new Board Members. Chairman of the State Football Association Normalisation Committee, Hon. Aliyu Bello, congratulated the inaugurated Board Members, with

Round Peg in Round Hole: Minister's Aide Drums Support for Rising Stars Football League

NaijaBlaseTv The Special Assistant on Grassroots Development to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Adeboye Adeyinka Anthony, has praised the efforts behind the Rising Stars Football League, highlighting its role in promoting sports at the grassroots level and contributing to community development. Adeboye expressed his admiration for Ifeanyi Khana, the Project Coordinator of the Rising Stars Football League, stating, "Ifeanyi Khana and his team have done a fantastic job in overseeing this very i