Ikeagwu ThankGod is expected to return to action in Kwara United’s clash against Akwa United. ThankGod missed Kwara United’s midweek fixture in Gombe due to suspension. The midfielder has been a regular starter for the Kabiru Dogo’s side this season. Kwara United will aim to build on their away victory over Gombe United against Akwa…
Rivers United’s star player, Andy Okpe, is disappointed about the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. Rivers United lost 2-1 overall to USMA of Algeria, knocking them out of the competition. As soon as Okpe entered the game, he had a great chance to score, but his shot hit the crossbar. Okpe called this…
Victor Boniface has returned to the field after a three-month injury layoff. He expressed his happiness about this. Only last week, Boniface made his first appearance of the year during Bayer Leverkusen’s DFB Pokal victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf. This came after he underwent surgery in January for an adductor injury. On Thursday, Boniface came off…
Luton Town’s striker Elijah Adebayo has declared his ambition to play for Nigeria’s national team. He aims to represent the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old led Luton’s promotion to EPL push this season. He scored nine goals in 23 appearances after Luton gained promotion to the Premier League. Adebayo who is 6ft 4in tall believes his…
Seventeen players of Nigeria’s Super Eagles team have arrived at camp in Abu Dhabi for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The team, eager to win after ten years, saw early arrivals, including captain Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo, as mentioned in a tweet from the Super Eagles. The camp in Abu Dhabi came to…
According to the information gathered, the reason was due to AC Milan’s request for the Eagles winger to participate in the Coppa Italia match against Cagliari on January 2, which the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) granted. The changes allow Chukwueze to take part in AC Milan’s game before reporting to the Super Eagles camp in…
Aston Villa is reportedly considering the signing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho. According to various online media, the Premier League team is contemplating a move to secure the services of the in-form Nigerian international in the upcoming January transfer window. The forward, part of the Super Eagles, is approaching the end of his…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded 2023 as Africa’s sixth-best team and ranked 42nd globally in the latest FIFA monthly standings. The Nigeria national team had just one loss but achieved four victories and three draws throughout 2023. Morocco maintained their top position in Africa and was 13th globally, while Senegal, holding onto 20th place…
Nathan Tella, the talented 24-year-old winger from Bayer Leverkusen, couldn’t contain his excitement as he made his debut for the Super Eagles during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. In the clash with the Likuena of Lesotho, Tella, a former Arsenal star, started on the bench. However, in the game against…
Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, has called on the club’s supporters to display sportsmanship consistently. Offor emphasized the importance of standing behind the team in both challenging and successful moments. The coach’s plea comes in the aftermath of a security breach during the ninth matchday encounter against Heartland. During the game at the Mobolaji…
Shooting Stars goalkeeper Darlington Ovunda is on track to make his return to the team after suffering a foot injury during the Oluyole Warriors’ matchday six match against Remo Stars. According to Gbenga Ogunbote, the technical adviser of Shooting Stars, the club’s medical team has provided assurances regarding Ovunda’s impending return. During his absence, Oluyole…
The Super Eagles’ Portuguese coach Peseiro has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s scan results are expected later today, October 15. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls Osimhen was injured during a friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Portugal on Friday, October 13, which ended in a 2-2 draw. In the 55th minute of the game, the…
The coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, must select his final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by January 3, 2024. Each of the 24 teams must submit their rosters 10 days before the tournament begins. In addition, coaches, including Peseiro, must submit a prospective squad of 55 players by the end…
In a CAF Confederation Cup clash in Benin City on Saturday, Bendel Insurance and RS Berkane ended in a 2-2 draw. The hosts dominated the game, and in the 28th minute, Imade Osarenkhoe scored after RS Berkane’s goalkeeper couldn’t hold Benjamin Tanimu’s shot. Ten minutes later, Hamza El Moussaoui equalized for RS Berkane, and the…
Ifeanyi Dike, along with eight others, was elected as the new chairman of the Imo Football Association in Owerri, the state capital of Imo. The elected members are Charles Nnadi, Kelechi Mejuobi, Casimir Mbachu, Jennifer Anusiem, Sunny Ndubuisi Ekeocha, Osita Nzenwa, and Angela Nkwo-Akpolu. The Vice Chairman is Sylvester Obasi. Godfrey Ndudi continues to act…
Abubakar Bala, the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League club Lobi Stars, has stepped down from his role. This decision comes after a disagreement with the club’s vice chairman, Dominic Iorfa. Dailystand recalls that Bala assumed the position at Lobi Stars in July, taking over from the previous coach, Mohammed Babaganaru, whose contract was…
Former home-based Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Anaemena has joined the Abia Warriors on a one-year contract. Anaemena, who previously played for Remo Stars, has now become a part of the Umuahia-based club. Last season, the 31-year-old contributed to Remo Stars’ third-place finish. In his career, Anaemena has also played for Enyimba and Rivers United, notably…
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is set to join Al-Ittihad. Plumptre shared the news on Twitter, posting a video of her unveiling. She expressed her gratitude for signing with Al-Ittihad and her excitement about embarking on this journey with incredible people. Plumptre, a 25-year-old free agent, left Leicester City when her contract expired. “Grateful to…
Super Eagles vice captain William Troost-Ekong, expressed the team’s determination to conclude their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high note. They are set to face Sao Tome and Principe in their last match of the qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo today, Sunday. The Jose Peseiro-led team has…
In their quest for a successful 2023–24 season, Rangers Football Club has begun an intensive two-week closed camping exercise in Awka, Anambra. This marks the final phase of their preparations, which started last month under the guidance of their new head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku. The team had been training in Enugu in preparation for the…
Remo Stars are out of the CAF Champions League after losing a penalty shootout 3-2 against Ghana’s Medeama SC. The team led by Daniel Ogunmodede won the second leg of the preliminary round contest with a 1-0 score. During the match, Medeama SC’s goalkeeper accidentally pushed the ball into his own net from a corner…
Super Falcons midfielder Rita Chikwelu has signed with Saudi club Al Shabab. Chikwelu, aged 35, made this move from the Spanish team Levante Las Planas. Having spent one season at Levante, she participated in eight league matches. Her football journey began at the Nigerian club Akwa Starlets, and in 2006, she transferred to the Finnish…
Nigerian-descent English player Sheyi Ojo has joined Belgian Pro League club KV Kortrijk on loan for the 2023–24 season. Ojo joins Belgian Pro League club KV Kortrijk from Cardiff City, an English club in the Sky Bet Championship. The 26-year-old became the second Cardiff City player to be loaned to Kortrijk during this summer’s transfer…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, welcomed the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Daily Stand recalls that, in the jointly hosted FIFA Women’s World Cup by Australia and New Zealand, the team suffered defeat. The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost to the English team in a penalty…