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Venezuela head coach, Pamela Conti has tasked his players to go all out for a win against the Falconets. The South Americans will take on the Falconets in their final group game at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Saturday (today). Conti’s side have recorded one point from two games at the competition. They need to beat Nigeria to have a chance of progressing into the next round. “We have seen Nigeria, we know that they are a very complicated team, very physical – but let’s give everything because we want to advance to the next round,” Conti…

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Abdullahi Haruna, Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Prof. Saleh Yuguda, the Director-General, NBSA, while reiterating the government’s commitment towards addressing blood shortages in the country, said the initiative will help in saving lives. “We are working tirelessly to ensure that blood needs are adequately addressed, and this initiative is a significant step towards achieving that goal.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to tackle counterfeit drugs. The agency made this known on Friday in a statement by its Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye. DAILY POST reports that the National Counter Terrorism Centre is domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser. According to NAFDAC, the move was part of the National Action Plan to stop the distribution of medicines used for criminal activities including terrorism, banditry and other violent extremism in the country. The NAFDAC boss said that…

Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin. Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening. The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Osimhen was the last player to report to the Super Eagles camp. The 25-year-old had to sort out his future, following his failure to secure a move to Chelsea or Al Ahli from Napoli during the summer transfer window. Osimhen ended up joining Turkish side Galatasaray on loan…

Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) side, Bayelsa United, have unveiled their new kits for the 2024-25 season. The new kits were officially unveiled at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Friday. The away kit is designed in white and blue stripes. The kits are engraved with the name of the Prosperity Boys’ and the NPFL logo on the sleeve. Bayelsa United will battle with Sunshine Stars in their opening fixture of the new season. The encounter will take place at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode on Sunday. NPFL: Bayelsa United unveil new kits ahead opening fixture

Heartland have concluded plans for the sale of tickets to fans for their matchday one fixture against Enyimba, DAILY POST reports. The encounter will take place at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. The Naze Millionaires made the announcement on social media. “Tickets for the Oriental derby tie between Heartland FC and Enyimba will be sold as follows,” Heartland wrote on X. “VVIP= N2,000, VIP= N1,000, Popular Stands= N500. “Fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the NPFL encounter at the Entrance of the Stadium.” Heartland were admitted into the NPFL following the failure of Beyond Limits…

Italy coach, Luciano Spalletti, has provided the latest injury update on Arsenal defender, Riccardo Calafiori. Calafiori suffered a worrying and painful-looking injury during Italy’s Nations League 3-1 win over France on Friday night. Recall that goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi and Giacomo Raspadori gave Italy the victory over France in Paris. There was great concern in the second half after Calafiori went down injured in a bizarre set of circumstances. Calafiori was taken off, Spalletti has played down concerns that the 22-year-old was seriously hurt. He added that Calafiori could even be fit to face Israel on Monday in…

Bayern Munich winger, Michael Olise is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This came after Olise made his competitive debut for France’s senior national team against Italy in the UEFA Nations League encounter. By starting for France against Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Olise is now cap-tied to Les Bleus. As a result, the former Crystal Palace star cannot represent Nigeria, England or Algeria in the future. Olise was born in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother. Before being cap-tied to France, the 22-year-old was eligible to play for…

Former Barcelona and Manchester United attacker, Memphis Depay is all set to join Brazilian side Corinthians. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a tweet on X on Friday night. According to Romano, Depay and Corinthians have reached an agreement in principal and the contract is valid 2026. “Corinthians and Memphis Depay have reached an agreement in principle,” Romano tweeted. “Verbal agreement now as documents are still being drafted, checked with his camp. “Key steps to follow ahead of deal being signed for Memphis. It’d be valid until 2026, as @geglobo reports.” Memphis Depay’s new club revealed

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has said his team will go all out for a win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie. The encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The gaffer hinted that they will approach the game with determination. “Expectations are high, we’re at home, we’re in good spirits and we want the three points,” Eguavoen told reporters. “We will approach the game with all seriousness and we will do everything possible to win. “It will be nothing but a win.” AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super…