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NFF appoints Justin Madugu as interim Coach of Super Falcons after Randy Waldrum’s departure

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Coach Justin Madugu as the interim head coach of the Super Falcons following…

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Eguavoen to continue in Eagles’ role, Madugu takes over Super Falcons

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 26, 2024 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Augustine Eguavoen will continue in…

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Boniface strike hands Leverkusen thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Wolfsburg

Leverkusen, Sept. 22, 2024  Bayer Leverkusen pulled off a stunning Bundesliga comeback when they twice fought back from a goal…

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Manchester City deny 10-man Arsenal in 2-2 thriller

Manchester, Sept. 22, 2024 John Stones netted a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in a…

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‘Be good ambassadors’ – Akwa Ibom State Governor charges Youth Games contingent

Team Akwa Ibom, comprising a total of 250 athletes and officials, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, departed Uyo, the Akwa…

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Akwa Ibom State Governor welcomes female team after NWFL promotion feat

The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the players and officials of Ibom Angels Football Club…

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Nigeria secure World Cup knockout round spot with 4-0 victory against Venezuela

The Falconets of Nigeria have booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup…

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Football fans applaud Osimhen`s move to Galatasaray

By Ayomide Onioluwa Lagos, 5, Sept, 2024 Some football fans have applauded Nigeria’s sensational striker, Victor Osimhen securing a move…

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Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies following alleged attack by boyfriend

Kampala, Sept. 5, 2024 Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died following an alleged  attack  by her boyfriend. The…

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Gombe United fans excited over Coach Nikyu’s appointment… Promise good conduct in stadium

Attah Willies, Gombe Fans of demoted Gombe United football Club have hailed the appointment of Coach Bala Nikyu as the…

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NFF appoints Aliyu Zubairu as Head Coach, Flying Eagles

The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the…

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Morocco 2025: Ilechukwu, 4 others to assist Eguavoen for Benin, Rwanda; New role is call to serve, opportunity for more hardwork – Ilechukwu

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 2, 2024 Interim Super Eagles manager, Augustine Eguavoen has selected Fidelis Ilechukwu, Enugu Rangers International…

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Colombia 2024: Nigeria’s Falconets defeat Korea Republic in World Cup opener

A late goal by Flourish Sabastine in Bogota earned Nigeria’s Falconets maximum points at the expense of Korea Republic and…

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Odiye, still loved abroad By Emeka Obasi

Godwin Odiye was Green Eagles’ most dependable defender in 1977. He was so good that senior colleagues, Christian Chukwu and…

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Why German Coach, Labbadia, failed to take up Super Eagles job

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 30, 2024 The deal between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the new Super Eagles…

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Nigerian Olympians urge Sports Minister to fulfill $1,000 training grant promise

Home-based athletes who represented Nigeria at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics in France are appealing to the Minister of…

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NFF signs German, Bruno Labbadia as 37th Head Coach of Super Eagles

By Victor Okoye  Abuja, Aug. 27, 2024 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has reached an agreement…

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Tinubu’s first Olympics By Emeka Obasi

It was dancing time for me as the Nigerian contingent left Paris empty handed after the 2024 Olympic Games. This…

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