African Championship: Quadri expresses delight at Algeria win after Lagos defeat
Aruna Quadri (Photo by AFP)
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Osimhen, Ronaldo to lead Eagles-Portugal friendly match
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Federação Portuguesa de Futebol have signed a formal agreement for the Super Eagles and A Seleção to clash in a prestige senior team friendly at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Thursday, November 17.
Champions League: Calvin Bassey hearing UCL anthem for first time is heartwarming
Calvin Bassey made the switch from Rangers to Ajax in the summer, leaving the Scottish side for a new challenge in Europe, with the Amsterdam club picking him up and giving him a Champions League debut.
Betsy Obaseki preaches fairplay as goals rain on BOWFT opening weekend
Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki (third left), meeting match officials before the opening game of the second BOWFT between Edo Queens and Royaltoms International of Lagos at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City… on Thursday.
Al-Hilal beat Zamalek to lift Lusail Super Cup in Doha
RIYADH: Saudi champions Al-Hilal defeated Egyptian counterparts Zamalek 4-1 on penalties on Friday to win the Lusail Super Cup in front of almost 80,000 fans in Doha.
Durand Cup: Dauda brace takes Mohammedan Sporting to semifinals
A brace from debutant Nigerian Abiola Dauda (59' 84') and a first-half strike by SK Faiaz (17') ensured a smooth ride to the last four for the Black and White brigade. MDSP, despite missing key players like Faslu and Abhishek Halder due to injuries and suspension, were on the front foot from the outset and it seemed like a matter of time before they scored. Credit should go to Azharuddin Malik for holding on to the ball in the middle of the Blasters half and then playing back to Safiul who played forward to Abhash Thapa.