Archives Tag: football

CAF Confederations Cup: Enyimba and Rangers Advance into Group Stage

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Confederations Cup, Enyimba FC of Aba and Enugu Rangers, have made it to the group stage of the continental competition. Enyimba qualified in style with a 4-1 aggregate victory over their South African opponents, TS Galaxy, while Rangers held on to a 1-0 lead at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on … Continue reading CAF Confederations Cup: Enyimba and Rangers Advance into Group Stage

Nigeria Professional Football League Kicks Off

April 19, 2022

The 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season officially kicked off on Sunday, November 3, 2019. A 1-0 victory over Heartland FC at the Okigwe Township Stadium meant MFM FC were the only team to register an away win in the opening week of the Nigerian football league. Clement Ogwu’s goal in the 39th minute of … Continue reading Nigeria Professional Football League Kicks Off

Sports Events This Month

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria presents some of the sporting events scheduled to make the sports enthusiast’s November fun-filled. 2019 FIFA Under 17 World Cup Continues The 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup commenced on October 26, 2019 has seen Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets witness a perfect start to the global tournament. A 4-2 victory over the Hungarian national U-17 … Continue reading Sports Events This Month

Golden Eaglets Seal 2nd Round Spot After Hard-Fought Victory Over Ecuador

April 19, 2022

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have qualified for the second round of 16 at the ongoing 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. A Sa’id Ibrahim’s hat trick was all the West African side needed to book their place in the next phase of the tournament with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ecuador in their … Continue reading Golden Eaglets Seal 2nd Round Spot After Hard-Fought Victory Over Ecuador

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Set to Confront Ecuador in Second Group Game

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national U-17 team will look towards booking a spot in the second round of 16 when they confront Ecuador today, October 29, 2019 in their second Group B tie at the ongoing 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. The Manu Garba tutored side go into Tuesday’s game on the back of a moral … Continue reading FIFA U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Set to Confront Ecuador in Second Group Game

Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF

April 19, 2022

Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has agreed a new improved deal with his Spanish club, Villarreal CF. The new contract, expected to run until June 2023, has set the release clause of the skillful winger at €100m for the first two years, and €80m from the third year of the deal. With this new deal, speculations … Continue reading Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF

Golden Eaglets Have Victory Over Hungary

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets, for won their first game at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Two goals in the space of two minutes saw the Golden Eaglets commence their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a 4-2 win over the Hungarian national Under-17 team. Hungary took the … Continue reading Golden Eaglets Have Victory Over Hungary

CAF Confederations Cup: Enyimba Beat TS Galaxy

April 19, 2022

Nigerian football league giants, Enyimba FC of Aba, triumphed with a 2-0 victory over their South African opponents, TS Galaxy, in the first-leg of their CAF Confederations play-off round on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Aba. The game, held at the Enyimba International Stadium, saw Victor Mbaoma score in his debut for the People’s Elephant. … Continue reading CAF Confederations Cup: Enyimba Beat TS Galaxy

Kelechi Nwakali Joins U-23 Eagles Camp

April 19, 2022

SD Huesca of Spain midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali, has teamed up with the Nigerian national U-23 Eagles as preparations for their 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to hold in Egypt from 8th to 22nd November 2019, kick off in full gear. Nwakali was part of the team’s training session on the morning of Thursday, … Continue reading Kelechi Nwakali Joins U-23 Eagles Camp

Super Eagles Drop One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Maintain Third Spot in Africa

April 19, 2022

The Super of Eagles of Nigeria dropped one place in the latest global football ranking released by world football governing body, FIFA, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Three-time African champions, Nigeria, placed 34th in September but have now dropped to 35th in the October ranking. The Gernot Rohr tutored side finished 1-1 against the Selecao … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Maintain Third Spot in Africa

Eaglets Ready to Rule the World – Manu Garba

April 19, 2022

Head coach of Nigerian national Under 17 football team, Manu Garba, has stated that his boys are geared up to win Nigeria’s sixth FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy at the 2019 edition in Brazil which kicks off on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Five-time winners, Nigeria, are once again placed among favourites to clinch the title … Continue reading Eaglets Ready to Rule the World – Manu Garba

Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for Best U-21 Footballer in the World

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Kopa Trophy Award. The Kopa Award was created in 2018 and is named after former French footballer, Raymond Kopa. The award is won by the best Under 21 footballer in the world. Chukwueze, 20, has registered two goals in eight league appearances … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for Best U-21 Footballer in the World

Manu Garba Releases 21-Man Squad As Golden Eaglets Aims For Sixth World Cup Trophy

April 19, 2022

Head coach of the Nigerian national Under-17 football team, Manu Garba, has released a list of 21 players that will represent Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to hold in Brazil from October 26- 17th November 2019. Manu, who led the 2013 U-17 Nigerian squad that won the tournament in the United … Continue reading Manu Garba Releases 21-Man Squad As Golden Eaglets Aims For Sixth World Cup Trophy

Maduka Okoye Shed Tears Of Joy After Nigeria Debut

April 19, 2022

Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye, has revealed that he could not hide his emotions after making his first debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly against the Selecao of Brazil, on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Okoye, 20, was brought into the game in the 63rd minute of the encounter … Continue reading Maduka Okoye Shed Tears Of Joy After Nigeria Debut

Amapakabo Invites 20 Players for Crucial Tie against Togo

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Team B coach Imama Amapakabo, has handed invitation to 20 players for the all-important African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers second-leg match against the Sparrow Hawks of Togo. The game which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Agege Stadium, Lagos state, is the final leg of the qualifiers series. Nigeria’s … Continue reading Amapakabo Invites 20 Players for Crucial Tie against Togo