Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach
Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Sports is the fastest way to achieve stardom, alleviate poverty, says Adebayo
Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has advised the youth to take to sports, saying it’s one of the hidden but fastest ways to not only quickly get out of boredom but also poverty.
Esosa Iyawe donates bus to boost Edo youth football
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, Member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has demonstrated his unwavering dedication to youth development and sports with the donation of a bus to the Edo State Football Association (EFA). The announcement was made during the grand finale of the Oba of Benin Under-18 Football Tournament held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Ndidi donates food items to Nigerians, sure of Eagles’ qualification for World Cup
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has assured Nigerians that the national team players will do everything possible to qualify for the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Iyare smiles home as BCGC eulogises Dooley
Benin Club Golf Section (BCGC) was in festive mood at the weekend when the club celebrated one of its own, Garth Dooley, with a kitty on his 70th birthday. It was a day of topclass golf action and classic entertainment with the members of the club coming out one after the other to commend the celebrant for his contributions to the club and the society at large.
Presidential committee for Eagles 2026 World Cup quest handed ₦3b
The presidential committee set up to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reportedly receive ₦3 billion from the Federal Government.
3SC stun Rangers in Enugu, as Remo Stars regain NPFL leadership
Remo Stars Football Club returned to the apex position in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday with a 2-0 home win over visiting Bayelsa United of Yenagoa.
Nigeria ends 2024 as FIFA’s 44th best footballing nation
The Super Eagles retained their number 44th position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. This is their lowest rating since 2018. In the ranking released on FIFA’s official website, the Eagles maintained their fifth position in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.