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FIFA cancels two age-group World Cups over coronavirus scare

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 25, 20200

FIFA has canceled two age-group World Cups which had been due to take place next year because of the coronavirus crisis. Neither the men’s Under-20

Former Italy footballer Bellugi legs amputated after COVID-19 complications

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 25, 20200

Former Italian footballer Mauro Bellugi has had both his leg amputated after experiencing complications from COVID-19. The 70-year-old had been hospitalized at the Niguarda Hospital

Infantino hits back over latest Swiss legal twist

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 12, 20200

FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino have responded angrily to the recommendation by a special prosecutor that a Swiss criminal investigation should be launched into

Former Channels Kids cup talent: Alex Iwobi remains my football idol

Sheriff Owolabi BadaDec 9, 20200

One of the first set of players who came to the limelight through the annual Channels Kids Cup football championship Idris Alabi has revealed that

NFF takes control of upgraded FIFA Technical Centre in Bauchi

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 26, 20200

The Nigeria Football Federation has received the keys to a substantially upgraded FIFA Technical Centre, Bauchi following completion of the work done on the facility

Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona dies at 60

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 25, 20200

Argentine football legend, Diego Armando Maradona is dead. His death was announced on Wednesday, 25 November 2020. Maradona, who underwent surgery earlier in the month,

NFF appoints Amina Daura as Head of Women’s Football

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 20, 20200

The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday announced the appointment of Amina Sani Zangon Daura as its new Head of Women’s Football. Recruitment firm, Phillips Consulting,

Leone Stars peg back Eagles in astonishing fightback

Sheriff Owolabi BadaNov 14, 20200

Leaders Nigeria squandered a four-goal advantage at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City to delay their qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

NFF appoints Raji, Tobechukwu for Eagles, Falcons

Sheriff Owolabi BadaOct 27, 20200

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Mr Babafemi Raji as the new Media Officer of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.

Friendly: Eagles set for Tunisia after another COVID19 test

Sheriff Owolabi BadaOct 13, 20200

The Super Eagles are all set for another pack of Eagles (Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles) in Tuesday’s big friendly at the Jacques Lemans Arena in the