Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been forced to withdraw from the England squad due to an injury setback. The Football Association (FA) confirmed this development on Thursday, stating that Saka would be unavailable for upcoming matches against Brazil and Belgium. Instead, he will focus on recuperating at his club. Saka, who plays as a forward for Arsenal, has been unable to participate in training sessions since joining the national team due to his injury. His absence was noted after he reported to St George’s Park earlier in the week. In an official statement, the FA announced, “Bukayo Saka has…

Gombe United docked 3 points and goals for assault on Match Officials The Savannah Scorpions have also been fined N3m, and they have received a 3-match stadium closure to Fans. According to NPFL, the relegation threatened Gombe United FC will forfeit another 3 points and 3 goals among other punishments for the physical assaults their fans meted on NPFL match officials, Bright Nwosu, the Center Referee, Abdullahi Indabawa, the AR1, Friday Abu Emeje AR2, and Musa Hussainy Talle, the 4th Official that handles their Matchday 26 home game. Also, the Gombe side will pay a total fine of N3m for…

Super Falcons Face Tough Path to Paris 2024 Olympics Football Event. Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, are gearing up for a challenging journey should they qualify for the football event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. During the draw ceremony held at the Pulse Building in Paris, the nine-time African champions were alerted to the possibility of facing formidable opponents in Group C, including world champions Spain, Japan (Olympic runners-up in 2012), and Brazil (silver-medalists in 2004 and 2008). To secure their spot in Group C, the Nigerian team must first navigate a challenging double-header against current…

GOVERNOR SULE PRESENTS BUSES TO NASARAWA UNITED, AMAZONS FC. The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, presented two 32 Coaster buses to the State-owned football Clubs, Nasarawa United(male team) and Nasarawa Amazons(female team) Handing over keys of the vehicles to the Chairman of Nasarawa United, Dr. Othman Ahmed Ibrahim, and Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons FC, Hajiya Hussaina Suleiman Nagogo, at an official presentation ceremony of vehicles to the Football Clubs, at the Government House, Lafia, the Governor said the gesture was to aid the operational activities of both Clubs and spur them to victory…

NPFL Bans CLUB Administrators From Technical Bench, Warned Against Ball-Boys Delay Tactics  NPFL bans Clubs Chairmen from Technical bench during league matches. In another step to ensure a successful conclusion of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season that has neared the last stretch, the league organisers have again issued two practice directives to guard against disruptive conducts. The body warned that, the technical bench is a restricted area that is meant for only reserves players, coaches, and backroom staffs with roles to play during matches. NPFL also warned against the purposeful withholding of ball by ball boys…

Tobi Amusan has won the gold medal in the women’s 100 meters hurdles at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. Amusan clocked 12.89 seconds to finish ahead of Sidonie Fiadanantsoa of Madagascar who ran at a time of 13.19 seconds to finish 2nd. She now has a hat-trick of 100m hurdles African Games titles after winning the event at the last two editions in 2015 and 2019. Amusan is the current world record holder in the 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds which she set at the 2022 women’s 100 metres hurdles semi final in Eugene Oregon.

George: Our objective is to get good results against Ghana and Mali Coach Finidi George has told thenff.com that the principal objective of African vice champions Nigeria is to earn good results in the upcoming friendly games against Ghana and Mali’s senior teams, scheduled for the city of Marrakech in Morocco. Looking ahead to Friday’s clash with four-time African champions Ghana, the two-time World Cup star reiterated that the Super Eagles are presently in high station in African football, having finished as runners-up at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, and everything must be done to maintain…

Dani Alves Released on €1 Million Bail with Restrictions In a recent development, Brazilian football star Dani Alves has been released on a €1 million bail after being temporarily detained following the first pronouncement made by a Barcelona court. However, there are strict conditions attached to his release. Alves, a renowned footballer with an illustrious career, the former Brazil and Barcelona full back had his passport confiscated, and he is required to appear in court weekly until his final sentence is determined. This ruling comes after legal proceedings related to the sexual assault case leveled against him. The…

Viktor Gyokeres: has been linked with a summer move to top European clubs including, Arsenal, PSG and Many Others. When asked about his future by reporters ahead of the international break, Viktor Gyokeres said: “I don’t think much about the future. I want to win the league and the cup with Sporting. That’s what I put all my energy into in the club team. “We’ll see this summer It’s not something I know about myself, what will happen. “I enjoy Sporting extremely well and feel no stress about the summer coming quickly,” he told @fotbollskanal The Striker has scored…

Former Footballer emerged as NIS Students Union President. In a recent election overseen by NIS Registrar Mr. Belmond Benson, former footballer Omefe Michael Kanayo has been elected as the President of the National Institute for Sports Students Union Government. Kanayo, who boasts over 26 years of experience working with the Ministry of Interior in Abuja, was unanimously elected by a significant majority during the conducted election. Having played professional football with Reformers FC Abuja until injuries forced an early end to his playing career, Kanayo has since transitioned into coaching with All Stars FC Kuje in FCT Abuja. Additionally, he…

Sunshine Queens Express Support for Delta Queens FC After Accident Sunshine Queens have extended their sympathies to Delta Queens FC following a tragic accident involving their officials en route to the Nigeria Women Football League matchday 10 fixture against Remo Stars Ladies. The Owena Whales conveyed their solidarity in a statement issued by the club’s team manager, Kenny Odogun. Odogun expressed gratitude that no lives were lost in the harrowing accident and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the accident victims. He called upon the Government of Delta State and the management of Delta Queens…

World Cup 2030 Logo Unveiled: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to Host In an exciting development for football fans worldwide, the World football governing body FIFA has officially revealed the logo for the highly anticipated 2030 World Cup. With just six years until the tournament kicks off, the unveiling of the logo marks a significant milestone in the preparations for this global sporting event. One of the most noteworthy aspects of this announcement is the selection of the host countries. Following the withdrawal of other bidding nations, the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup have been awarded to three…