Category: Football

Asa Local Government team today, Monday February 3, 2025, defeated favourites, Ilorin West team 3-1 on penalties in the first quarter-final match of the ongoing Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup competition, to advance to the semi-final. Asa team scored an early goal, but conceded late equaliser, and were lucky to scale through after the penalties. Also, […]

The eight quarter-finalists of the maiden edition of Sar’dauna of Ilorin Cup competition have emerged, ahead of the knock-out stage tomorrow, Monday February 3, 2025. Asa and Baruten both ended Group A with seven points each, and finishing with same goals difference, after two wins and a draw each. Irepodun, with three points and Ilorin […]

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Femi Ajilore has emphasized the importance of unity, strategic planning, and unwavering support as Nigeria sets its sights on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a recent interview, Ajilore reacted to the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new Super Eagles head coach, expressing mixed feelings about the decision. […]

Former Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has endorsed the appointment of Eric Chelle as Nigeria’s new head coach, describing it as a step in the right direction. Rohr, who led Nigeria for almost six years, believes Chelle has the tactical ability and experience needed to guide the team to success in the 2026 FIFA World […]

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament. Reacting to the draw that pitted Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C, Gusau stated, “It is not a bad group, as I am optimistic that we will lead the group at […]

The Katsina State team has emerged the winners of the 2025 Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) National U-15 Boys soccer tournament, held in honor of Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, the Sarauniyar Bauchi. In the final match, Katsina State secured a convincing 2-0 victory over their opponents from Kaduna state, after a dominant display all […]

Curtains will be drawn today, on the 3rd edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria-organised Hajia Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed National U-15 Boys Soccer tournament, with Kaduna taking on Katsina in the final at the Main-Bowl of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. The final this evening will be preceded by a third-place match between […]

The 3rd edition of the Youth Sports Federation-organised Hajia Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed National U-15 Boys Soccer Tournament comes to a thrilling end on Sunday, with Kaduna taking on Katsina in the final at the Main-Bowl of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. To reach this stage of the competition, which kicked off on Sunday, January […]

The Draw Ceremony for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals will take place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Casablanca on Monday evening. Three-time African champions Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1, alongside seven-time winners Egypt, three-time champions and Cup holders Cote d’Ivoire, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco […]

*Kaduna, Katsina and Yobe too Host Bauchi have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing 3rd Hajia Dr Aisha Bala Mohammed U-15 tourney, currently holding in Bauchi State. They defeated Gombe state by a lone goal in a crucial first quarter-final match of the competition. Kaduna state also cruised to the semi-finals courtesy of their […]