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NNL Board postpones league kick off date

The Board of Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the postponement of the kick off date for the 2023/2024 league…

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Kano Pillars fined ₦1m, Heartland supporters get warning

Kano Pillars was on Monday fined ₦1million for their supporters’ encroachment onto the field of play during the MatchDay 4…

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NPFL Week 4 Round-Up; Insurance defeated, Pillars grab first win, Akwa United held at home again

Week 4 matches of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season were decided this weekend. Here is a Round-Up of…

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Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, scores in Leicester City win over Swansea

Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored the third and final goal as Leicester City FC defeated Swansea City to extend their…

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Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Championship: MFM beat Customs, win trophy

By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos Oct. 19, 2023 Mountain Of Fire Ministries (MFM) Basketball Club of Lagos on Thursday beat Nigeria…

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Nigerian Consulate wins 2nd consular corps tournament in New York

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 16, 2023 The football team of the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York…

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2023/2024 NPFL matchday three results

2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three games were decided over the weekend at different venues. See all the results…

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Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia ends in 2-2 draw

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia played out a 2-2 draw in an International Friendly game at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao…

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Nigeria’s Coach eyes Saudi Arabia defeat in AFCON preparatory match

Super Eagles of Nigeria Head Coach, Jose Peseiro says he wants his team to defeat Saudi Arabia when both countries…

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Eden Hazard announces retirement from active football

Former Chelsea FC star, Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from active football after 16-years at the professional level. The…

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Nigeria’s Victor Boniface gets Manager’s praise for perfect start

Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has received praise from Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso for his perfect start to life in…

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Asisat Oshoala clocks 29, receives Birthday wishes from NFF, CAF, FIFA

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), CAF and FIFA have celebrated the 29th Birthday of Asisat Oshoala, who is undoubtedly, Africa’s most…

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Nigerian teenage footballer, Flourish Sabastine, signs for Reims

Nigerian teenager, Flourish Sabastine, has officially completed a transfer  to French D1 Arkema side, Stade de Reims, from Bayelsa Queens…

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Nigerian footballers, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, make September Goal of The Month shortlist

Nigerian footballers, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi have made the September 2023 Goal of the Month shortlist at their respective…

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FIFA appoints referees, VAR officials for Eagles, Saudi Arabia friendly

Abuja, Oct. 5, 2023 FIFA has appointed Portuguese official, Luis Godinho as referee for the international friendly match between Nigeria…

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World Cup returns to Africa as FIFA names 2030 edition hosts

The FIFA World Cup will return to Africa in 2030 via a ‘ Unity ‘ tagged hosting arrangement as announced…

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Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scores in Leicester City win over Preston

Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored the second goal as Leicester City FC defeated Preston to reclaim English Championship top-spot .…

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Nigeria names squad for Saudi Arabia, Mozambique International friendlies (See full list)

Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has recalled defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfielder Alex Iwobi and…

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Osimhen: Italian journalist pleads with Nigerians, says, ‘I didn’t mean to be offensive,’ after post knocking soccer star

Italian journalist, Marika Fruscio, in a social media post last Wednesday, pleaded with Nigerians over her statement knocking Nigerian-born football…

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