The Nigeria Premier Football League have rescheduled the matchday two encounters involving Rangers and Enyimba respectively, DAILY POST reports. Rangers are billed to take on Ikorodu City while Enyimba were expected to take on Lobi Stars. The encounter which was initially scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 15 has been moved to Wednesday, September 25. The game was moved due to both team’s CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup engagements. The NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, made the announcement in a memo sent to both clubs on Wednesday. Rangers will lock horns with Angolan side Sagrada Esperenca…
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An unspecified number of persons are currently feared dead as a speeding vehicle on Wednesday lost control and rammed into Oye Agu Market in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Details of the crash are still not available, but sources said wares were damaged and many people may have also lost their lives. A video of the incident which is currently on social media, showed the crashed Sienna vehicle and some of the traders who were believed to have been crushed to death. The market usually has traders selling food items by the roadside. The trending video also…
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to retain Austin Eguavoen as head coach of the senior national team. Recall that the NFF had appointed Eguavoen to oversee the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualification games against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen’s appointment came after the NFF failed to get a substantive coach for the Super Eagles. In a tweet on his X account on Wednesday, Ogu wants the NFF to keep Eguavoen in his position ahead of the AFCON qualifiers in October 2024. “Dear @thenff, Please keep coach @coacheguavoen. Give him time to…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has announced the establishment of War Rooms to serve as critical hubs for managing and monitoring the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25). Mrs Walson-Jack said the War Rooms will be dedicated to addressing each of the six pillars and crucial enablers of the reform plan, “intended to tackle the specific challenges associated with each pillar”. The Head of the Civil Service disclosed this at the recently concluded retreat with the Federal Permanent Secretaries in Zuba, Niger State. Mrs Walson-Jack explained…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed he rejected the England job twice. Mourinho, in an interview with HT Spor, admitted that it wouldn’t have made him happy. The 61-year-old, however, stated he could consider managing a country in future. He said: “I had national team opportunities in the past but I always turned them down. “I received an offer from England twice but I didn’t accept it. It’s not a job that will make me happy. “One or two matches a month, travelling to watch players, waiting for tournaments… I have a lot of energy to spend right now. Maybe…
Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler has praised goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari for his impressive performance in Amavubi’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria. Ntwari was in an inspiring form in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter. The Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper denied Ademola Lookman twice in the game. The 24-year-old also stopped substitutes Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen from hitting their targets. “Ntwari was incredible. His saves were crucial, and he gave us a chance to stay in the game,” Spittler told a press conference. Rwanda has recorded two draws from two games in the qualifiers. AFCON 2023 Qualifier: Rwanda coach praises…
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman has opened up about the pressure and responsibility associated with representing Nigeria’s national team. The Atalanta star spoke in a recent interview with Counter Attack Podcast. Lookman has earned 25 caps for Nigeria. He has scored eight goals, including three during the 2023 AFCON competition in Ivory Coast. “The pressure and responsibility comes every time you get called up to play for the country,” Lookman told Counter Attack Podcast, “Our country lives and breathes football. If you go on the street you see so many people wearing different football teams shirts. “It’s about football so…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has said the team’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season, will be determined by the results of their next two fixtures. Mikel Arteta’s men will face Tottenham Hotspur and champions Manchester City in back-to-back away games after the international break. Merson, speaking to Sky Sports, said the Gunners must get at least four points from the two matches. He said: “Arsenal’s Premier League season all comes down to the next two games against Tottenham and Man City. “They need four points. It’s as simple as that. “If they get anything less, then you…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has admonished traditional rulers in the state to embrace the spirit of forgiveness in their various domains. Fubara urged the monarchs not to use their privileged positions to victimise their opponents, especially those, who did not support them during the selection process. According to the governor, the monarchs must see themselves as fathers and kings to all without prejudice, stressing that they belong to everybody. The governor gave the counsel on Tuesday at the government house in Port Harcourt while presenting certificates of recognition and staff of office to two first-class traditional rulers in…
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa on Wednesday expressed sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the devastating flood that has ravaged the state. His reaction was contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau in Abuja. The CDS said he was saddened to learn of the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of about 200,000 citizens as a result of the flood from Alao Dam. Musa conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and to the government and…