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Eagles drop to 42 in latest FIFA rankings

Nigeria have dropped two places in the latest FIFA men’s rankings for the month of November. The Super Eagles, who were ranked 40th in the world in the ranking released in...... Read more NPFL: Finidi laments Enyimba loss

Enyimba coach, Finidi George, has rued his side’s 1-0 home loss to Remo Stars in Wednesday’s Nigeria Premier Football League rescheduled matchday five encounters in Aba insisting that his team deserves more...... Read more Plumptre opens up on Falcons absence

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has opened the lid on her absence from the national team following growing concerns among fans in the country. Al-Ittihad star last featured for Nigeria at...... Read more Anambra Traders Sports Competition Final Gets Dec. 8 Date

The closing ceremony of the maiden Anambra Traders Sports Competition has been scheduled for Dec 8 for the final and third place matches of the football event. Iron Dealers Market, Atani in...... Read more Enoh unveils six-point sports development agenda

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has revealed a comprehensive six-point agenda themed W.A.I.F.A.R. to drive sports development in the country. The agenda was unveiled to commemorate his 100 days...... Read more Lagos SWAN Commends Golden Bet Winners Launch Of OmoAdugbo Initiative For Reduction Of Unemployment Rate In Nigeria:

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has commended the initiative of BetWGB's OmoAdugbo to bridge the youth employment gap within the Nigerian society. BetWGB, a leading sports betting in...... Read more Falcons won’t underrate Cape Verde – Madugu

Stand-in Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu affirms there will be no complacency when the team takes on Cape Verde in the final round of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, PUNCH...... Read more Mutual Benefits badminton tourney serves off in Lagos

Over 160 players from 27 states will jostle for honours at the fourth Mutual Benefits National Badminton Championship, which flags off November 29 (today) at the NIS Gym, National Stadium, Lagos....... Read more Onyekuru not giving up on Eagles recall

Sixteen-capped Super Eagles player, Henry Onyekuru, has insisted that he is not giving up on his return to the national team as he aims to be part of the squad for the...... Read more ENUGU STATE END-OF-YEAR FOOTBALL TOURNEY GETS DATE

Organizers of the annual Enugu state End of the Year football tournament, meant to keep top executive, legislative, judiciary, permanent secretaries, and local government heads, have fixed Dec. 3, as the...... Read more CAF Awards: Oshoala, Nnadozie make final shortlist

Super Falcons duo Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been named in the final shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year award in the women’s category, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Oshoala, the first...... Read more Confed Cup: Rivers United not under pressure

Nigeria’s sole representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United, are aiming to go beyond the quarter-final stage of the competition this season after starting their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 win...... Read more NFF may sack Peseiro, shops for local coach

The PUNCH has gathered that the Nigeria Football Federation is considering the future of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, with the coach likely to be disengaged soon as the search for his...... Read more NPFL: Our 1-0 loss to Abia Warriors is very painful, but we move on - Rangers gaffer

Rangers International FC, Enugu Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says the away 1-0 defeat by Abia Warriors is very painful, but the team has moved on with many games ahead to play this...... Read more Niger, Babes win Ardova Handball Premier Leagu

Niger United and Safety Babes were crowned champions of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 on Saturday in Lagos. Niger United, who are the 2018 champions, led the male category right from...... Read more Enyimba’s Low Performance Status: Kanu Nwankwo’s Proxy Recruitment According To George Findi

Thanks so very much precious numerous readers of this column after last week’s article which you not only celebrated my return to the beat but also thumbed up for its analytical...... Read more Enugu set to celebrate Christian Chukwu December 13

Enugu State government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has concluded arrangements to celebrate its illustrious son and African football legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu (MFR) in Lagos on Wednesday, December 13, 2023....... Read more Winners Of 2022 Anambra Academicals Football Cup Get N4m Cash .

Winners of the 2022 edition of Academicals football cup for primary and secondary schools in Anambra state have received cash prizes of about N4 miion from the state government. Patrick-Estate Onyedum,...... Read more W’Cup qualifiers: Nigeria eye first win against Rwanda

Nigeria will hope to reignite their campaign at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers with a win against Rwanda on Friday (today) after losing their first game against Kenya on Thursday,...... Read more Awoniyi ruled out of AFCON

Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast after aggravating his groin injury in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw...... Read more 10 SCHOOLS HUNT FOR HONOURS AT 1st PASTOR JOSEPH WAIYE ADEBOYEKU FOUNDATION SCRABBLE CLASSICS

10 schools are expected to join the hunt for points, honour and prizes at the first Pastor Joseph Waiye Adebiyeku Foundation Scrabble Classics scheduled for Olambe Akute, Ogun State for Friday...... Read more Rufai admits Eagles keeper crisis, calls for support

Former captain, Peter Rufai, has admitted that there are concerns in the goalkeeping department of the Super Eagles but was quick to allay the fears of Nigerians insisting that the country...... Read more Onuachu mum over Saints return

Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu, says he will decide on his future at the end of his loan spell at Trabzonspor, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onuachu who recently scored a sensational acrobatic winner...... Read more Ebi defends Eagles’ performance

Following criticisms from fans after their underwhelming performances during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, Naija Ratels captain, Onome Ebi, has jumped to the defence of the Super...... Read more NOC AGM will be held on Dec. 13

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is scheduled to hold its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Dec. 13. The Public Relations Officer of NOC, Tony Nezianya in a statement said the...... Read more