By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter NINETEEN SUPER Eagles players are now available for selection for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia in Nizhny Novgorod after seven players withdrew from the squad. JKNewsMedia.com sports reporter notes that the withdrawals initially left head coach Éric Chelle with 18 players in camp, bu...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter  THREE GOALS, two contrasting performances and a night that quickly turned from a difficult qualifying assignment into one of Nigeria’s heaviest setbacks against an African opponent have left the Super Eagles facing a demanding route to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Nige...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter AFTER 16 years of representing Nigeria at the highest level, the veteran defender has brought her international career to a close at the age of 33. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the decision, announced on September 25, ends a long association with the Super Falcons during which she made 86 appearances ...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter NIGERIA’s SUPER Eagles opened their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, September 25. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Madagascar struck first to put Nigeria behind early in the Group L encounter, but the Super [&hell...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter  NIGERIA’s PLANS to overhaul the administration of football have received backing from world football governing body FIFA, National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has disclosed, following the recent resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s top leadership. JKNewsMedia.com ...
By NAN SUPER EAGLES Head Coach Éric Chelle on Wednesday urged Nigeria to start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign strongly and avoid late pressure. Nigeria host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, targeting three points before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for Tuesday’s second qualifier. Chelle said the ...
By John Ofem, Sports Reporter THE SUPER Eagles begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, with Nigeria looking to secure a place at the next continental championship after a difficult period for the country’s national teams. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Eric Chelle’s sid...
Alex Howell, Football reporter at Amex Stadium for BBCÂ ARSENAL SUFFERED their first defeat of the season as they were stunned by Brighton, who put three past the champions at Amex Stadium. On the back of fine wins over Coventry City and Manchester United, the Seagulls started the match in confident style. The Gunners struggled […]
By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line FALCONETS OF Nigeria looks set to fly over Columbia into the 4th ever semifinal in the world U20 Women’s Football tournament on Sunday at 2.00pm. The Power Puff Girls who probably took their name from children’s famous cartoon series are no match for the Falconets of Nigeria […]...
By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line EIGHT TEAMS including defending champions North Korea are still in the race for the trophy of the 12th world U20 Women’s Football tournament. These Saturday at 2pm South Korea will play Italy to pursue their ambition and at 5:30 pm the star match of the quarterfinals will […]
