African Football
Kano Pillars Chairman Praises Players Despite Loss to Remo Stars
Kano Pillars chairman, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, has commended the team’s players despite their 2-1 loss to Remo Stars on Sunday. Umar praised the players for their performance, noting that they played with passion and dominated the match. The chairman acknowledged that the team was unlucky not to secure all three points, but expressed optimism…
Semi Ajayi Returns to Action for West Bromwich Albion
Nigerian international Semi Ajayi has made a successful return to action for West Bromwich Albion in a Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle United on Monday night. Ajayi played the entire first half as he continues to build up his fitness. Ajayi had been sidelined for around four months with a hamstring injury sustained in…
AFCON-Winning Coach Tips Nigeria as Favorites for 2025 Tournament
Claude Le Roy, a veteran coach who won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Cameroon in 1988, has identified Nigeria as one of the top contenders for the 2025 tournament. Le Roy, who led Cameroon to victory over Nigeria in the 1988 final, believes that the Super Eagles have a strong chance of winning…
Super Falcons Midfielder Deborah Abiodun Joins Dallas Trinity FC
USL Super League club, Dallas Trinity FC, has announced the signing of Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun, on loan from Washington Spirit for the 2025 season. Abiodun, 21, had only recently joined Washington Spirit in January after leaving the University of Pittsburgh. The defensive midfielder has penned a three-year contract with Washington Spirit, with an…
Niger Tornadoes’ Technical Adviser Sees Draw as Temporary Setback
Niger Tornadoes’ technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has downplayed his team’s 1-1 draw against Plateau United, viewing it as a temporary setback. The match saw Papa Daniel score for Niger Tornadoes, only for Samuel Kalu to equalize for Plateau United towards the end of the game. Mohammed attributed the conceded goal to a loss of concentration…
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle to Scout NPFL Players
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will return to Nigeria before the end of the month to scout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chelle is currently on a tour of Europe, meeting with the team’s top stars, Afrosportnews reports. As part of his European tour, Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi visited…
Plateau United Technical Adviser Blames Pitch Condition for Draw
Plateau United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes to the poor condition of the playing surface at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, reports, Afrosportnews. Mangut expressed satisfaction with the result, stating that the team had aimed to secure maximum points. However, he noted that the pitch’s condition…
Gift Orban Reveals Secret Behind His Goal-Scoring Prowess
Super Eagles invitee, Gift Orban, has revealed that Nigerian dish, eba and egusi soup, is the secret behind his impressive goal-scoring form. The Hoffenheim striker, who recently joined the Bundesliga side, has been in red-hot form, scoring two goals in four appearances. Orban’s love for eba and egusi soup was showcased on his Instagram story,…
CAF Announces Quarterfinal Draws for Champions League and Confederation Cup
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that the quarterfinal draws for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place in Qatar. The draws are scheduled to be held on February 20, 2025. Eight teams, including reigning champions Al Ahly from Egypt, have secured their spots in the Champions League quarterfinals. Similarly,…
NPFL Reschedules Kwara United vs Shooting Stars Clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…