Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has charged the team to secure a victory in the reverse fixture against Rangers. Afrosportnews.com recalls that Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in a Matchday 19 fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium at the end of the first round. Niger Tornadoes will face Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in…
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars of Akure has been assured of a return to their home ground, the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, next month. The project manager, Sani Muhammed, gave the assurance in Akure on Wednesday, afrosportnews.com understands. Muhammed told the media, “The company can assure the fans and stakeholders in…
Players of Enugu Rangers football Club have been granted an extended seven-day New Year holiday break by the club’s technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, afrosportnews.com reports. The players were initially billed to resume training on Friday, January 3, but are now expected to reconvene at the team camp on Friday, January 10. The Flying Antelopes currently…
AFCON winner, Brown Ideye and Joseph Atule scored one goal each as Enyimba defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League, match in Aba on Wednesday. The win comes three days after the Aba giants defeated Black Bulls of Mozambique in Uyo in a CAF Confederation Cup match. Atule opened the scoring in…
The management of Barau Football Club has suspended Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser, with immediate effect, afrosportnews.com reports. This was contained in a statement by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, Barau FC Media Officer. According to the statement, the decision was made following a meeting, where the management appreciated the efforts of Salisu Yusuf during his tenure,…
West Ham have fired manager Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge and are in talks with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter about succeeding him. The 58-year-old, was appointed back in May following the exit of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The London club won just six Premier League matches during the Spaniard’s…
