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One of the updates that really gladdened my heart as 2024 gradually comes to an end was the result filtered in from Uyo last Saturday that the Super Eagles were pummelling the black Galaxies 3-0 before the half hour mark. When i eventually got to watch the game, i observed that Super Eagles were very fluid on the field, the midfield was well oiled and one player that really caught my attentiin was Papa Mustapha Daniel, who was simply splendid with his deft touches and spraying passes to the delight of Nigerian fans. Papa ‘peppered’ the Ghanaians and it was very obvious that he was one of the sublime Eagles on parade. Flash back to five years ago in Sao Paulo, Brazil this same Papa was among the Golden Eaglets players dropped from the team on the eve of 2019 Brazil FIFA U17 World Cup and that little set back did not deter him from continue to work hard and improving his game. I will not be shocked if the Niger Tornadoes midfielder gets a call – up to the Super Eagles very so...

As the CHAN Eagles prepare for their upcoming tournament, here are some star players to keep an eye on: Ismaila Sadiq (Defender, Remo Stars) – Featured for the main Super Eagles in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. Victor Collins (Centre Defender, Nasarawa United) – Invited to the main Super Eagles for the last two Afcon qualifiers. Anas Yusuf (Winger, Nasarawa United) – The current highest goal scorer in the NPFL with 10 goals, including two hat-tricks. Jide Fatokun (Defensive Midfielder, Remo Stars FC) – A combative and box-to-box midfielder who brings energy to the team. Rabiu Ali (Central Midfielder, Kano Pillars) – The most experienced and oldest player in the squad, bringing wealth of experience and value to the team. Papa Daniel (Attacking Midfielder, Niger Tornadoes) – A sensational player with a good eye for goal, recently scoring two goals in the league. Sikiru Alimi (Centre Forward, Remo Stars) – A proven goal poacher with double-digit strikes every season, makin...

CY UNITY CUP 2024 ENDS IN A GLAMOROUS CELEBRATION FOR HAYFASH FA. The best and most reliable grassroots tournament in Lagos titled CY UNITY CUP 2024, the 12 edition kicked off on the 21st of September and ended on Sunday 15th of December, 2024. The tournament end with a total of 255 goals which is a remarkable one so far. The winner of the CY unity cup, the 12th edition 2024 HAYFASH FA went away with a new giant trophy, gold medals and the sum of four hundred thousand naira only (#400,000). While the second place team JMB went home with a silver medals and got the sum of two hundred thousand naira (#200,000).  And the third place team EXCEL FC went home with the sum of one hundred thousand naira (#100,000) and bronze medals. Hayfash FA won via penalty shootout (5-4) after a goalless draw against JMB. The third place match between Success FC and Excel FC ended (4-3) in favour of EXCEL FC by penalty shootout. The most valuable player (MVP) for the CY unity cup...

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision in May, Usyk's astuteness and will to win once again prevailed at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena - and he retained his WBA (Super), WBC and WBO titles. Fury, 36, found success in the first half of the fight. Some of the more eye-catching shots came from the Morecambe fighter, but the volume of punches and cleaner work was from Ukrainian Usyk. All three judges scored it 116-112 to the 37-year-old champion.  Credit : Abidoye Babatunde 

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morroco on Monday evening. It was an evening of glitz and glamour, as Nigeria was celebrated on multiple occasions clinching team and individual honours. Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko stated that the awards will only serve as a motivation for the nation to continue to do more until it reaches the summit of the beautiful game. “I congratulate all our winners on the night, especially Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie. These awards are a testament of the hard work a lot of people are putting in, and it comes at a time when Nigerian sports is experiencing a new wave of growth and rejuvenation. It will only energize us to do more and get better because we have high aspirations to reach greater heights.” Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman won the CAF P...

In an unfolding transfer saga, Kayode Bankole, the sensational Remo Stars’ goalkeeper and two-time NPFL Best Goalkeeper of the Season, has caught the eye of two major African clubs – Tanzania’s Simba SC and South Africa’s TS Galaxy. Salient Times can exclusively report that Simba SC, managed by the highly experienced Fadlu Davids, is keen to secure Bankole’s signature. Davids, a former striker and two-time top scorer in South Africa’s National First Division, is known for his managerial success, including helping Morocco’s Raja Casablanca clinch the league title and Throne Cup during his stint as assistant coach. According to sources close to Simba SC, Davids has been monitoring Bankole’s progress through Nigeria’s Greg Etafia, the goalkeeper trainer at South Africa’s TS Galaxy. Bankole’s stellar performances, including back-to-back NPFL Best Goalkeeper of the Season awards, have solidified his reputation as one of Nigeria’s top talents, earning him a spot as a ...

Otunba Gabriel Throws Weight Behind New NSC DG Otunba Gabriel Davies, Chairman of Ottasolo, has thrown his weight behind the new Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade. This appointment, made by President Ahmed Tinubu, has been widely welcomed by sports enthusiasts in and outside Nigeria. The erudite sports administrator, Otunba Gabriel Davies while speaking on the appointment of Honourable Olopade said, "Honourable Olopade's appointment will bring about a "New Dawn" in the Nigerian sports industry.  He praised Olopade's understanding of the Sports terrain and his contributions to sports development in Nigeria.  "He is someone who understands the terrain and has contributed immensely in kind and cash to sports development in this country without expecting any return. With him as NSC Director General, there's no gainsaying that tremendous and rapid development is certain in Nigeria Sports. Otunba Ga...