Tottenham Hotspur have sacked interim head coach Cristian Stellini after just four games in charge. The Italian took over as acting first-team manager in the wake of Antonio Conte's departure last month but oversaw a horrendous 6-1 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during this summer's transfer window.
Ibadan-based lightweight boxer, Samuel “Apata Roro” Moses, has declared that he is storming Lagos to defeat his opponent, Michael Adesodun at GOtv Boxing Night 28.
By Taofeek Babalola
Coach Abubakar Arikya said Nasarawa United were unlucky to lose in their 1-0 defeat to Plateau United in the NPFL game at the New Jos Stadium, on Sunday evening, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Head Coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has attributed his team’s good run of recent in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to hard work.
Flykite Productions, organisers of the recently launched NAIJA Super 8 football competition, have commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other major football stakeholders for their support.
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The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host the potentially-explosive Federation Cup Round of 64 battle between CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finalists Rivers United and two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC on Wednesday, 26 April.
Only students from Nigeria secondary schools, either private or government-owned, who are 17 years or below are the only ones eligible for prizes to be awarded to winners of the 5km Student Race in the Abuja International Marathon slated for April 29, 2023.
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Rivers Angels' Adaobi Okah was full of excitement for the point gotten in Asaba as she heaped praises on her teammate, Adjei for being the heroine of the day in the last matchday of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership (NWFLP), Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
The much-awaited 2023 season of the Nationwide League One (NLO) will officially kick off on Wednesday May 3rd, according to a directive from the Secretariat.
By Taofeek Babalola
Rivers United Coach Stanley Eguma has said that his side will play with strong mentality and approach when they face Young Africans of Tanzania in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation first leg tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday.
By Taofeek Babalola
South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed to be in charge of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter final first leg clash between Rivers United and Young Africans of Tanzania on Sunday in Uyo.
Sportinglens.blogspot.com can reports that the Super Eagles and Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen won’t join his teammates for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with AC Milan.
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Rangers International teenage sensational left-back, Kenneth Igboke, has scooped the club’s player-of-the-month award that comes with some financial attachments and recognition.
By Taofeek Babalola
Nasarawa United caretaker Coach, Abubakar Arikya is hopeful that things will take shape in the club soon following their vital away point against Akwa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 13 fixture in Uyo, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
By Taofeek Babalola
Rangers International Head Coach Abdul Maikaba has claimed that a draw was a fair result in his side’s 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
London-based Nigerian boxer and World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental featherweight champion, Taiwo "Esepor" Agbaje, will make a ring return in Nigeria when he fights Tanzania's Twalib Tuwa at GOtv Boxing Night 28 on 1 May.
Nigeria's Under 15 male national football team (Future Eagles) has begun camping ahead of the Dream Cup Tourney in Japan.
By Taofeek Babalola
Gombe United Technical Adviser, Aliyu Zubairu has said that the Savannah Scorpions are poised to pick their first away victory on the road, starting with their next game against Nasarawa United on Sunday, Sportinglens,blogspot.com reports.
Wikki Tourists technical Adviser Adamu Abdullahi has resigned from his position a month after his appointment, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
By Taofeek Babalola
Coach Fatai Osho has parted company with Rivers United as Chief Coach after two years.
Edo State Government has taken a positive step towards the implementation of the law establishing the Edo State Sports Commission in the 18 Local Government Council Areas. Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu said it will encourage the development of sports at the grassroots. Shaibu therefore directed the concerned stakeholders to spring into action.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Group A leaders Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin look to extend their lead in the group of giants as they fine-tune preparations to host Kwara United on Saturday, in the Week 13 fixture.
Former Nigeria International, Emmanuel Ebiede has expressed gratitude to Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green following the swift action taken following his recent health challenges.
Two goals, one in each half, steered nine-time African champions Super Falcons past Haiti’s senior women national team in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey on Friday.
Remo Stars General Manager, Ekene Abubakar Adams has denied the allegation that he assaulted match referee Ndubuisi Ukah from Imo State during the botched NPFL home game between Remo Stars and Gombe United, that he earned a ban from the Interim Management Company (IMC).
Frank Lampard has been seen leading Chelsea training for the first time since returning to the club as caretaker boss, with the majority of players looking pleased to see the returning manager.
Jose Mourinho has reportedly been offered a contract worth over £100m to manage the Saudi Arabia national side.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped five places to become 40th in the world and 6th in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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The Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, has charged the fans of the club to troop out in their large numbers to cheer the team to victory in the Matchday 13 fixture against visiting Remo Stars of Ikenne.
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Ex-internationals Tijani Babangida and Idah Peterside will serve as “in-house” coaches/mentors for the young players in the new football scouting reality TV show “Last Team Standing”.
By Taofeek Babalola
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan forward, Sikiru Alimi, has said that his goal drought for his club is nothing to worry about and insists that the overall success of the team remains his ultimate goal.
By Tosin Popoola
The Ekiti State Football Association has resolved to organize a symposium for Ekiti Women in Football with members cutting across all the 16 local governments of the state.
After finishing as a finalist for LaLiga Santander’s March Player of the Month award, Villarreal CF forward Samuel Chukwueze kept up his brilliant run of form in his first game of April, leading his side towards a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
The Chairman of Interim Management Committee, Gbenga Elegbeleye has said that no team participating in the Super Six will get undue home advantage over other clubs.
Nigeria National League has reiterated the terms and conditions for promotion and demotion of clubs in the current season.
Nigeria’s joint bid for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations came under the spotlight over the weekend as the Nigeria FA received a delegation of CAF’s Inspection Team.
Nigeria national team kit manufacturer Nike has unveiled the official home and away jersey of Super Falcons ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup slated slated to hold in Australia and New Zealand, Sportinglens.blogspt.com understands.
By Taofeek Babalola
Wikki Tourists Coach Abdullahi Adamu has said that his players are beginning to adhere to his style of football following their 3-1 win over Dakkada in the match day 12 fixture in Bauchi on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
By Taofeek Babalola
Gombe United Coach Aliyu Zubairu has admitted that it was a tough encounter playing with 10-man Remo Stars in the week 12 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in Ikenne, Ogun state.
By Taofeek Babalola
Rangers International Technical Adviser Abdul Maikaba has blamed his boys missed chances for their 1-1 draw against Lobi Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 12 Group B fixture in Awka, Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
