Sparta Rotterdam coach, Henk Fraser declared that he is banking on Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye for the new campaign.Okoye has been linked with a potential transfer to top European club, with the likes of Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis reportedly showing interest in the lad.The Nigerian international impressed in the 2020-2021 season, keeping ten…
Deji Ayeni insisted Sunshine Stars are gradually getting the result they deserved after beating Heartland FC in Owerri on Sunday.Deji Ayeni has now guided the Owena Whales to three victories since he ended the 17 game winless run last month.The three points has now moved the team out of drop zone to 16th , although…
New Nigeria international and goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi says he wants to be a regular face in the Super Eagles squad.“It was a long trip but I’m happy to be here and I’m looking forward to the game against Mexico,” he said on the Super Eagles Instagram handle.“Back in London, it was a proud moment for…
The German Football Association (DFB) on Monday announced a 19-man roster for the 2020 Olympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan, with two central defenders heavily courted by the Nigerian Federation making the cut.Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha BSC) and Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) are among the six players listed as defenders in the 19-man group.Uduokhai making…
German-Nigerian fullback Felix Agu is being linked with a departure from Werder Bremen before the summer transfer window closes for business.According to German newspaper Bild, it is becoming increasingly unlikely that the Germany U21 international would be a player of Werder Bremen in the forthcoming season.Werder Bremen were demoted from the German Bundesliga at the…
The coach of Mexican National Team, Gerardo Martino, says friendly against Nigeria is a good test for his team ahead of Gold Cup.The El Tri defeated their Nigerian counterparts 4-0 at the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California.Hector Herrera’s double and a goal each from Funes Mori and Jonathan dos Santos secured the complete victory for…
Premier League new boys Norwich City are reportedly considering making a bid for Nigeria Football Federation target Philip Billing.Football League World citing Alan Nixon says the Canaries are interested in signing Billing this summer and are weighing up a £10m (approximately N7 billion) move for the Bournemouth midfielder.The Cherries, the only relegated side at the…
By Adesola Ogunbanwo and Yemisi Fashola To further strengthen the health system in Ogun State, the United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) in conjunction with the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has launched a unique USSD CODE called “Text4life”, to report cases of Gender-Based Violence, medical emergencies and other health issues, to facilitate prompt intervention by professionals. This was made known…
By Mistura Oshileye and Ismail Shokunbi, The affordable housing programme of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration in Ogun State is non-discriminatory, as it is planned and designed to accommodate people in the formal and informal sectors. The General Manager, Ogun State Housing Corporation, Estate Surveyor and Valuer Akinwale Ojo made this clarification during a chat…
