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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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Osimhen puts social media storm aside to score for Napoli again

Berlin, Sept. 27, 2023 Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen put his social media storm with Napoli to one side to score as…

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Osimhen’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli

London, Sept. 27, 2023 Roberto Calenda, the agent of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday said he “reserves the right…

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Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman scores; Osimhen angry with Coach (See pictures)

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scored the opening goal to inspire a 2-0 Atalanta win over Cagilari in the Italian Serie…

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Injury: Super Eagles defender to miss weeks of action

Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi, suffered injury in FC Porto’s UCL win at Shakthar Donestk, mid-week and so will miss…

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Tinubu declares 7th National Youth Games open in Asaba, Delta State  

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, September 23, 2023, declared open the 7th edition of the National Youth Games, taking…

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MTN to co-sponsor Nigerian football league with GTI, Propel Sports Africa

By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Sept. 19, 2023 MTN Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Nigeria Premier Football League…

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Former Nigeria youth international, Bassey Akpan, set to join Akwa United FC coaching crew

FIFA U-17 World Cup goalkeeper of the tournament in 2001 Bassey Akpan is lined up for a coaching job at…

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Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman scores his first Serie A goal of the season in Atalanta loss

Nigerian striker, Ademola Lookman, scored his first goal of the 2023/2024 Italian Serie A season as Atalanta suffered a 3-2…

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Nigeria’s Sports Minister congratulates Ese Brume for Podium Finish at Diamond League

…Urges star to be proud of her achievements, remain focused Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated…

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Nigerian striker Terem Moffi fires OGC Nice past PSG in France

Nigerian striker, Terem Moffi, scored two goals and assisted another as OGC Nice defeated Kylian Mbappe’s PSG 2-3 in France.…

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Sports Minister, Enoh, charges Ezenwanne to win more para-powerlifting medals for Nigeria

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh, is poised to take Para-Powerlifting to a new height in Nigerian…

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Osimhen makes FIFA Best Player of the year shortlist

Nigerian and SSC Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been shortlisted for the 2023 FIFA The B best Men’s Player of…

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Enyimba FC bow to Rivers United FC in Aba

Yao Benard and Nyima Nwagua scored the goals to ensure Enyimba FC bowed 0-2 to Rivers United FC in Aba…

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Nigeria’s Sports Minister to meet with all Federations from Tuesday

….Says room will be given for crises to be settled in national interest Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John…

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