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Former D’Tigress coach Sam Vincent gets BAL job
By Olaolu Joseph The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has named 1986 NBA champion and Olympian Sam Vincent as the Camp Director for the 2025 BAL Combine holding in Rabat, Morocco between January 10-12. The three-day scouting event, which will be held at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, will feature more than 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the United States…
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New Super Eagles’ coach Chelle to get N85 million monthly salary
...coach to arrive on Saturday with two assistants Newly appointed Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has been placed on a Fifty five thousand dollars ($55,000 equivalent of N84,984,900.00) monthly as salary. The former Malian national team handler was on Tuesday, announced as Nigeria coach following his endorsement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on recommendation by the Technical and Development…
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New Super Eagles coach Chelle to lead CHAN Eagles
By Olaolu Joseph The newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, will oversee the CHAN Eagles at next month’s 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to take place in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. This was confirmed by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau. “We have implemented a policy that whoever is appointed as the Super Eagles coach…
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CHAN: CAF increases prize money for Nigeria other teams
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s quest for a maiden African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy has received a boost as CAF announced an increase in prize money for the 2024 tournament. Winners of the competition, to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will earn $3.5 million, marking a 75% increase from the previous amount. CAF also revealed that the total prize…
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NFF mandates new Eagles’ coach É𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 to secure World Cup ticket
By Olaolu Joseph Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has been tasked with ensuring Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup. An inside source informed Western Post that one of the major factors behind the former Malian coach’s appointment was his strong commitment to securing a World Cup ticket and getting the team back on track. Nigeria…
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Senegal to host 2025 CAA Zone II U-18, U-20 championships, says Okowa
By Olaolu Joseph The 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Zone II U-18 and U-20 Championships will be held in Dakar, Senegal, according to CAA President, Tonobok Okowa. Senegal was chosen to host the event ahead of Nigeria, Guinea, and Burkina Faso for several reasons. Okowa, who also serves as the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), explained…
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Elegbeleye reveals secrets behind NPFL improvement
By Olaolu Joseph Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has highlighted key reasons for the positive transformation of the league. Under his leadership, the Nigerian topflight league has witnessed significant growth, earning the current NPFL board widespread accolades. In a recent television interview, the former Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) attributed the…
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NSC partners referees’ association to improve officiating in Nigerian football
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving officiating standards in Nigeria’s domestic football league through collaboration with key stakeholders. This pledge emerged following a meeting between NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) President Sani Zubairu. Dikko emphasized the critical role of referees in the development of the domestic league. He…
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CHAN Eagles fear no team – Nduka Junior
By Olaolu Joseph As the Super Eagles B await the unveiling of their opponents for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), team skipper Nduka Junior has stated that they are unafraid of any opposition. The draw for the tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, in Nairobi, Kenya, but Junior expressed confidence that the Eagles will be prepared for any…
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ITTF Africa unveils packed 2025 calendar for ping pong competitions
By Olaolu Joseph Ping pong enthusiasts in Africa can look forward to a busy and thrilling 2025. This follows the unveiling of an array of events by the newly constituted executive council of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), led by Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi. With three major continental events scheduled, African players will have ample opportunities to compete…
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