The highly anticipated FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 qualifying stage has come to an end, with 16 teams from six confederations securing their spots for the prestigious tournament. The qualifying stage, which kicked off on December 8, 2023, and concluded on June 16, 2024, saw intense competition among teams vying for a chance to participate in the global showpiece. Notably, this edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be the last to feature 16 teams, as the tournament is set to expand to 24 teams for the next edition. This change is aimed at providing more opportunities…
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Enugu Rangers have won the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League with one game to spare, defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in their final home game of the season on Sunday at Enugu’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Flying Antelopes’ eighth league title, and first since 2016, was secured by the defeats of arch rivals Remo Stars and Enyimba in other match-day 37 matchups against Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos. Sunshine Stars defeated Remo Stars 2-1 in Akure, and Enyimba lost 2-1 to relegation-threatened Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena thanks to a late goal. Going in, Fidelis Ilechukwu, the head coach’s…
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George resigned on Saturday as coach of the team, citing a lack of support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and a sense of betrayal resulting from the body’s appointment of a foreign technical adviser behind him. Finidi was announced as the Super Eagles head coach in April, but on Saturday he resigned his position to the NFF in a shocking move, as this came barely three days after the same federation announced plans to hire a foreign technical adviser to work with him. He met the NFF on Thursday and had a positive discussion…
Nairobi — Faith Kipyegon, a double world record holder, surged to victory in the women’s 5000m at the Paris Olympics national trials, her first race of the year. The two-time Olympic and global 1500m champion won in 14:46.28, ahead of global 10,000m record holder Beatrice Chebet, who finished in 14:52.55. Margaret Chelimo, who won bronze at the 2022 World 10,000m, finished third in 14:59.39. Kipyegon, who has been dealing with a nagging hamstring ailment for some time, expressed her joy at being able to do what she enjoys most. She stated: “I thank God that I have run really well…
The Ugandan young men’s and young ladies’ groups have won the FIBA U-18 Zone V Basketball 2024. The final took place on Friday night at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium. The girls’ team beat Rwanda 82-52, and the boys beat Rwanda 69-66. The Ugandan team, led by Christine Namyalo, won the girls’ final 82-52 after leading 41-24 at halftime. Resty Nanangwe drove the Lesser Gazelles with 21 points, trailed by Shiphrah Kiranda’s 18. Brigitte Nibishaka and Rebecca Cyuzuzo drove Rwanda in 13 and 12 places, respectively. After the game, Rwanda’s captain Solange Umwari told Xinhua, “We failed to match the…
Tensions erupt during Shabana’s stunning 4-3 victory over AFC Leopards in Homabay. There was a high level of tension as mayhem broke out during Shabana’s famous 2-1 victory over AFC Leopards on Saturday afternoon. A tense moment arose during Shabana’s exciting 4-3 victory over AFC Leopards on Saturday at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay. As the two sides clashed, a group of spectators attempted to disrupt the game, emphasising the high stakes and powerful emotions involved. Shabana, who is fighting to avoid relegation, strengthened their survival chances with this critical win. Despite twice losing the lead, the team remained…
Against the rumour gaining momentum that it is leaving the Nigerian market, Guinness Nigeria Plc has denied its exit from Nigeria. It reassured its long-term commitment to the country. Founded in April 1950, Guinness Nigeria has a proud and eventful 74-year heritage embedded in the cultural and economic fabric of Nigeria. Guiness announces that its unwavering commitment to Nigeria is reflected in its significant investments in infrastructure, employment, backward integration, community development, and social responsibility initiatives. Moreover, the recent announcement of the partnership between Diageo and Tolaram Group further unequivocally confirms that Guinness Nigeria remains committed to Nigeria and has…
Finidi George has resigned from his position as head coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles. This follows the announcement by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, for a foreign technical adviser to be appointed to take charge of the team’s technical affairs. Finidi George was appointed as the head coach of the Super Eagles earlier this year, signing a one-year contract with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). The contract included a performance-based clause, which would have allowed for an extension if he had achieved satisfactory results in the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying matches.…
Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu is optimistic that his team has rejuvenated and is ready to mount a strong challenge for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. The league resumes this weekend after a two-week hiatus, which coincided with international matches. Before the break, the Highlanders had gone five matches without a win, including four draws and a loss. That poor run saw the team drop to number four on the log table with 22 points, six behind leader Manica Diamonds. But Kaindu thinks the break was what his doctors would have ordered, as his side badly needed time to…
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu claims that disgruntled police officers are plotting against him after he exposed their alleged corruption. According to Gwamnishu, his photo was circulated in a police WhatsApp group, labelling him an “enemy of the police.” This comes after he accused certain police officers of accepting bribes from Andrew Ochekwo, the prime suspect in the disappearance of two women, Celine and Afiba. Andrew Amechi Ochekwo, a businessman in Aba, Abia State, who died after arrest in connection with the disappearance of Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, two ladies who went missing on April 27, 2024, is wanted in…