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OPINION : Finidi Cannot Take The Super Eagles Anywhere
By Wisdom Nwedene The current Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George who recently warned fans to keep quiet and let him do his job can see Read more
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OPINION: Enugu Rangers Vs Enyimba, A Penalty That Should Never Been Awarded
By Wisdom Nwedene Today, I picked an interest in watching the match between Enugu Rangers vs Enyimba of Aba and I must say it’s the Read more
Did you know: Football was banned from England in the 14th century
Football, a well known contact sport originated in Britain, which involves kicking a ball with the sole aim of scoring a goal was banned in Read more
Mikel Arteta expresses pleasure with Arsenal’s league position
Former Football player Mikel Arteta insists that he would have accepted Arsenal’s position in the Premier League title race heading into the final two weeks Read more
JUST IN!!! NFF Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach
Finidi George has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Finidi’s appointment in a communique Read more
Expert Interview: Exploring the Impact of Sports on Nigeria’s National Identity and Unity
Sports have always played a significant role in shaping the national identity and fostering unity among people. In the case of Nigeria, a country with Read more
Super Eagles Player, Samuel Chukwueze Loses Grand Mother
Super Eagles football star, Samuel Chukwueze has lost his grand mum, Catherine Onyegbule. She died after a brief illness on March 17, 2024. Chukwueze’s mother, Read more
Analysis of Red Bull’s Christian Horner Alleged Sexting Scandal: More Facts and Controversy Emerge
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) More Facts and Controversy Over Red Bull’s Christian Horner Alleged Sexting Scandal Red Bull’s principal, Christian Horner, Read more
Odegbami Urges NFF To Engage Indigenous Coach For Super Eagles
Super Eagles ex- international, Segun Odegbami, on Saturday called on the Nigeria Football Federation to look inward for an indigenous coach to handle the Super Read more
JUST IN!!! Jose Peseiro Resigns As Super Eagles Coach
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has reportedly decided to quit his post as Head Coach of the Super Eagles. He’s expected to officially leave tomorrow, Read more
Kenyan Marathon King Kiptum Laid To Rest
Kenya’s world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum will be laid to rest Friday in the nation’s athletics heartland after the 24-year-old died in a car accident. Read more
Kenyans Pay Tribute To Young Marathon Record Holder
Hundreds of grieving people paid an emotional tribute on Thursday to Kenyan marathon prodigy Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this month. His Read more
Nwabali Bags Chieftaincy Title In Hometown
The newly discovered Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, Read more
I’m ready for Eagles job, Amunike declares
By James Moses (9News Nigeria -Jos) Former Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Amunike, has expressed his readiness to take charge of the team admist the uncertainties Read more
Iwobi Deletes Photos From Instagram Account
Alex Iwobi Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi on Monday deleted most of his pictures on his official Instagram page, following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in Read more
Tinubu Hails Super Eagle’s Resilience,Talent At AFCON
Reaction after Cote d’Ivoire scored Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has hailed the resilience and talent of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their outing at Read more
Reps Hail Super Eagles Performance At 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles of Nigeria The House of Representatives on Monday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Read more
NOA Begins To Mobilize Support For Super Eagles
Logo of NOA The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Suday said the ministry through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) commenced Read more
Shettima Leads FG’s Delegation To Super Eagles’ AFCON Finals
President Tinubu has directed maximum support and urged the Eagles to make Nigeria, Africa proud. To this end, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed Read more
AFCON: President Tinubu to attend final between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The President Read more
Olympic Committee Set To Review Constitution
NOC President, Habu Gumel with Chairman Constitution Review Committee, Hussaini Garun-Gabbas The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Friday took a step towards reviewing its constitution Read more
AFCON: Peseiro was born for Super Eagles, says Nigerians
By James Moses (9News Nigeria -Jos) It was a celebration galore in Nigeria, after the Super Eagles defeated their South Africa counterpart, the Bafana Bafana Read more
All You Need To Know About Stanley Nwabali: From Rising Star to National Hero
Stanley Bobbi ‘Bobo’ Nwabali (born 10 June 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Chippa United Read more
Tears As Richest Igbo Businessman In Ivory Coast Dies Of Heart Attack During Super Eagles Match Against South Africa (Photo)
“High Chief Osondu Nwoye was the richest Igbo businessman based in Ivory Coast before yesterday, but what the late Anambra-born billionaire did not see coming Read more
I Was Threatened By NFF Marketing Manager For Composing Song Celebrating Super Eagles – Austino Milado
An entertainer and realtor, Mr Austin Charles, popularly known as Austino Milado, has said that he was threatened by an official of the Nigeria Football Read more
Corps Member Dies Watching AFCON Semi-final Penalty Shootout
NYSC logo Reports have it that a member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Adamawa State died during the match between Nigeria and Read more
Ex-Super Falcons Coach Godwin Izilien dies Aged 81 in Benin
By James Moses (9News Nigeria-Jos) Former National U-17 coach, Godwin Izilien who also led the Super Falcons to the African Women’s Nations Cup tittle, is Read more
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Peseiro Will Leave Super Eagles After AFCON, Agrees Deal To Handle Egyptian Side
A top source at Egyptian side Zamalek said the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro will leave the team at Read more
Shocking: Fmr NDDC EDP, Cairo Ojougboh Slumps, Dead During Nigeria & South Africa Match
Information reaching us has it that the former Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) Executive Director of Project, Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the Akinuwa Of Agbor Read more
AFCON : NFF Medical Team Clears Victor Osimhen To Play Against South Africa In Semi Finals
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been cleared by medical doctors to play against South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, semi-final. Read more
