Obafemi Extends Contract with Southampton

Southampton striker Michael Obafemi has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the club. Obafemi made his senior debut as a 17-year-old at home to Tottenham in January 2018, becoming the second-youngest player to feature for the club in the Premier League in the process. The 18-year-old has established himself as an important part of...

NPFL WEEK 10; REFEREES TOLD TO SUSTAIN TEMPO OF GOOD OFFICIATING

Members of the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, taking part in the NPFL, especially those on duty for the Week 10 encounters scheduled for today have been urged to continue to imbibe the spirit of good officiating. President of the Association, Otunba Tade Azeez in his weekly charge to referees informed that mediocrity has no place...

Francis Uzoho penalised in Cyprus

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has now been penalised by the Cyprus FA with a 1-match ban and a fine of €1000. He can now probably heave a sigh of relief as the case had threatened to hamper his pursuit for game time at Anorthosis. Uzoho joined Anorthosis Famagusta on loan from Deportivo on deadline...

ALAEKWE, ANOZIE: ‘OUR U23 INVITATIONS WON’T AFFECT FC IFEANYIUBAH’

By Johnpaul Nnamdi FC Ifeanyiubah skipper Chijioke Alaekwe and goalkeeper Chinedu Anozie are optimistic their recent invitations to the U23 national team won’t affect the club’s fortunes. The duo alongside Solomon Nsude, who also made the list released by U23 coach Imama Amapakabor, have been integral parts of a young FCIU side that have defied...

U20 AFCON: SOUTH AFRICA SNATCH BRONZE FROM FLYING EAGLES

Flying Eagles have been beaten to the CAF U20 AFCON bronze medal by South Africa. The team lost 3-5 on penalties to Amajita in the third place playoff on Saturday. Both teams had already qualified for the U20 WYC billed for Poland after progressing from Group A of the ongoing tournament in Niger. But while...

Track and field Athletes converge in Ilorin

By Bayo Issah The Annual kwara state secondary schools Athletics championship will hold in Ilorin on the 21-22nd of february 2019 at the kwara state Stadium. In a release signed by the media officer of the association Bayour Issah urged all the registered schools to abide by the code of conduct sent to all the...

BREAKING NEWS: Former NFF Secretary Taiwo Ogunjobi is Dead

A pall of darkness descended on Nigerian football as former General Secretary and later board member, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi died on Monday morning. What a twist of fate for the former international. His death coincided with the 35th anniversary of his only cap for the Nigerian national team. He was in the team that played...