El Kanemi Warriors today won a third FA Cup after they defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 in the final of the cup competition played in Lagos.
Ibrahim Salihu netted a brace for the Maiduguri club.
He hit target in the 31st and 65th minutes.
This was after the Abia Warriors goalkeeper saved a penalty as early as the 12th minute.
They will represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup.
They have also regained their place in the NPFL after they won promotion during an NNL playoff.
In the women’s version of the President Federation Cup, Rivers Angels pipped Naija Ratels 1-0 to win the competition.
The Super Falcons will open training camp for the Paris 2024 Olympics Thursday in Spain, officials have informed SCORENigeria Coach Randy Waldrum will put the final squad through their paces for 10 days before they fly out to France to continue their preparation for Olympics. The Falcons eliminated reigning WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana of South … Continue reading here ▶
The Super Falcons final squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be announced any time from now, but it will include two players imposed on coach Randy Waldrum. Sources inside the team told SCORENigeria that in the first instance the Texan coach did not plan to have a list of four alternate players besides a … Continue reading here ▶
The Federal Government will intervene in the running of football in the country because Nigeria is sovereign nation and the sport is “critical” and “everyone has a stake”, according to Sports Minister John Enoh. World football governing body FIFA have banned countries on account of interference of government in the running of the sport. “Football … Continue reading here ▶
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