The Nkwoachara bloc emerged victorious at the maiden edition of the Don Lulu Foundation-Sponsored Ohuhu Unity League, clinching the star prize of ₦1,000,000. The thrilling final match, held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Umuawa-Alaocha Central School Field, saw Nkwoachara defeating Afugiri 2-1 in a closely contested game that kept the audience entertained. During…
Collins Onyeukwu, an indigene of Ohuhu in Umuahia North LGA of Abia state Nigeria has paid €1,200 for a taxi to drive him and his family 600km from Bordeaux to Paris after their train was cancelled this morning. “Originally the staff [at Bordeaux station] didn’t know what had happened and they couldn’t tell us when…
The month of November has already begun with excitement for up-and-coming footballers with the news that UECOB Sports Academy will embark on a 4-day International football scouting fiesta in partnership with the government of Abia State to be held in Umuahia from 4th-8th November 2023. This football scouting program is coordinated by a Nigerian-Spanish-based FIFA…
SEE THE FOUR COUNTRIES FAVORED TO WIN AFCON 2023 David Oku 24 teams battle for supremacy in AFCON 2023 [to be played in 2024] in Sub-Saharan Africa – Cote d’ Ivoire In my estimation, these 4 teams will make the biggest impact: 1. Cameroon [Allez Les Lions] – “Strong, Powerful, and technical…” Cameroon’s stock…
Luton vs. Tottenham: Newly promoted Luton couldn’t build on their first Premier League win of the season with a loss at home to Burnley who also earned their maiden win of this campaign. They take on a Spurs side who’ve already found their range under manager Postecoglu. The Lily Whites have surprised many with their…
CAF and IMG conclude Agreement making IMG the Global Sponsorship Agency of CAF The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and IMG have concluded an agreement making IMG the global sponsorship agency of CAF until 2025. The scope of the agreement between CAF and IMG includes the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte…
From|NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has recalled defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfielder Alex Iwobi and forward Terem Moffi to the Super Eagles squad for this month’s international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portugal. The quartet was absent from the team that demolished Sao Tome…
Michael Nsien is a native of Oklahoman and a former Nigerian youth international who has grown through the coaching ranks with 15 solid years of experience coaching in his home state and holds a U.S. Soccer Pro License as well as a UEFA “A” License. Nsien was appointed into an interim position at FC Tulsa…
By David Oku The Super Falcons have a talented pool in Brisbane that can hold their own even against the top teams. How the rich blend of youth and experience combine on the field will be crucial to their chances of achieving a decent outing in the World Cup. Women’s football growth in recent years…
NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Captain of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Onome Ebi has denied a story by a leading Nigerian newspaper (which is being circulated widely) that the nine-time African champions are threatening to boycott their FIFA Women’s World Cup opening game against Canada in Melbourne on Friday, 21 July. “I have no idea where…
