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An exultant President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Sunday commended the extraordinary fighting spirit of Nigerian champions Edo Queens in overpowering defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on Saturday night, to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League competition in Morocco. Edo Queens, who won the Nigerian title for […]

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has disclosed that his brother Tom Dele-Bashiru’s success motivated him to improve his game. The Nigerian international, who has scored two goals for the senior national team made this known in a chat with Making of Champions.   Read Also: CAFWCL: Essien Reflects On Edo Queens’ Dramatic Win Over Mamelodi Sundowns […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared that the late Rashidi Yekini remains Nigeria’s best striker regardless of whether he breaks or surpasses his goal-scoring record. Having scored 23 goals, the Galatasaray star is now 14 goals shy of the Super Eagles’ all-time goals record of the legendary Yekini, who netted 37. However, reacting via […]

Robin van Persie believes he will never be welcomed at former club Arsenal following his controversial move to Manchester United. Van Persie left Arsenal for United in 2012 and helped Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to the Premier League title. The former Netherlands international netted in his first game against Arsenal at Old Trafford in a […]

Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has hailed Edo Queens following their dramatic win against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Debutant, Edo Queens, needed at least a draw in their final Group B game to progress into the semi-finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. It was a must win game for Mamelodi Sundowns […]

According to talkSPORT, (Yahoo! Sport) Van Nistelrooy has already applied for the vacant manager role at Championship side Coventry City. This would see Van Nistelrooy challenge himself in the second tier of English football. It’s a decent level and it shows has desperate he is to work in the Premier League. Coventry are on the […]

Segun Odegbami has saluted Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray forward equaled his goals tally for the Super Eagles. Osimhen equaled Odegbami’s goals tally (23) after netting in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday night. The duo are now joint-second all-time leading scorer for the three-time African champions. Read […]

Emem Essien was full of excitement following Edo Queens’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday night. Moses Aduku’s side secured a place in the semi-final of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League following the hard-earned victory. Essien and Mary Mamudu scored two late goals to cancel out Melinda Kgadiete’s 24th minute strike for […]

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has expressed his readiness to be the number one goalkeeper for both club and country. Recall that Kelleher was the hero as he saved a penalty in Republic of Ireland’s Nations League win against Finland. Reacting after the game, Kelleher stated that he wants to maintain the position for a very […]

Emem Essien was named Player of the Match after helping Edo Queens come from a goal down to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1, in their final Group B game of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League on Saturday. Essien was instrumental as she started the comeback by equalising in the 95th minute. Melinda Kgadiete had given […]

Edo Queens rallied from a goal down to beat holders Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their final group game at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League. The win earned Moses Aduku’s a place in the semi-final of Africa’s biggest club competition. The Nigerian champions finished top of Group B with seven points from three games. Melinda […]

Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, has revealed in an exclusive interview with Completesports.com that he always speaks to his daughter to draw inspiration before stepping onto the pitch. The 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets spoke to Completesports.com at the Super Eagles’ camp at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel […]