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NFF president inaugurates NPFL’s IMC, demands integrity in Nigerian league
Abuja, Oct. 21, 2022 President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, says it is incumbent upon the newly-inaugurated Interim…
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NFF President, to inaugurate NPFL’s Interim Management Committee on Friday
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will on Friday inaugurate the Interim Management Committee (IMC)…
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First time Ballon d’Or winner Benzema says, anything is possible
Paris, Oct.18, 2022 First time Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema says anything is possible if one never gives up on…
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Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or after stunning 44-goal season
Paris, Oct. 17, 2022 Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021/2022 season with his first Ballon d’Or in…
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Mbappe slams transfer reports, insists he’s happy at PSG
Berlin, Oct. 17, 2022 Kylian Mbappe has described reports he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in January as “completely wrong”.…
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Akwa United FC top Enugu Rangers in pre-season friendly
Akwa United FC defeated Enugu Rangers International FC by two unreplied goals at the Eket Stadium on Sunday October 16.…
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Gov. Emmanuel restates Akwa Ibom’s readiness to host Uyo 2022 Police Games, as Games’ logo, mascot get unveiled
Leading up to the 13th Biennial Police Games “Uyo 2022” that continues to gather momentum, the Governor of Akwa Ibom…
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Sports Minister to new NFF leadership: Take Nigerian Football to great heights
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has tasked the newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football…
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FIFA President, Infantino, congratulates Gusau and new NFF Board
President of world football ruling body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected…
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NSF 2022: 264 Bayelsa athletes, officials arrive Uyo for South-South elimination
Ahead of the 21st National Sports Festival (NSF) in Asaba, Delta State slated for November 28 to December 10, 2022…
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Footballer slumps, dies on pitch in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Oct. 3, 2022 An unidentified footballer has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field…
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Sports Minister hails John Obi Mikel on retirement
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare has heaped praises on former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel…
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Super Eagles lose 1-2 to Algeria’s Desert Foxes
Abuja, Sept. 27, 2022 The Super Eagles failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran and…
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Tears flow as curtain comes down on tennis superstar, Federer’s glittering career
London, Sept 24, 2022 (Reuters/NAN) Roger Federer’s trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly…
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Why I chose Barca instead of Chelsea – Kounde
Madrid, Sept. 19, 2022 French defender Jules Kounde opted to join FC Barcelona over Chelsea as he “preferred Xavi’s speech” to…
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Osimhen, Ighalo, missing as Peseiro names 25 Eagles to face Algeria in friendly
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 17, 2022 Super Eagles Forwards Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo are among star players not…
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Real Madrid star, Alaba, donates bio-degradable toilet to Ogun community; Initiative, part of NiDCOM’s mandate – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
By Tosin Kolade Abuja, Sept. 16, 2022 The Federal Government on Friday commended David Alaba, a renowned Real Madrid footballer,…
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Bayern Munich beat FC Barcelona on Lewandowski’s return, Liverpool get late win
Berlin, Sept. 14, 2022 Bayern Munich kept their recent good record against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League…
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Buhari sacks NPFL League Management Company
The President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has sacked and declared as illegal the operation of the League Management Company…
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Chelsea appoint Potter after sacking Tuchel
London, Sept. 8, 2022 Chelsea have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager on a five-year contract, with the former…
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NFF Election: Akinwunmi lists 4-point agenda to lift Nigerian football; Lagos in full support of his ambition
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Sept. 4, 2022 The 1st Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Seyi Akinwunmi, on…
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CHAN Qualifiers: Nigeria bow to Ghana after 4-5 penalty shootout; It wasn’t easy – Ghana’s team coach, captain
Two goals in the final 14 minutes by the resilient Nigeria Super Eagles B team leveled aggregate score at 2-2…
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Impeachment my biggest fear as NFF President, says Idah Peterside
L-R: LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Idah Peterside By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Aug. 31, 2022 Ex-International football goalkeeper, Idah Peterside…
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: 35 players invited to Nigeria Flamingos camp for India 2022
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-17 Girls National team the Flamingos, Coach Bankole Olowookere, has released a list of 35 players…
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