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Full list of winners as CAF announces 2025 Award recipients
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards, celebrating the continent’s finest achievements…
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Sanwo-Olu congratulates Wahid Oshodi on re-election as ITTF Vice President
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Wahid…
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Peter Obi writes letter to Super Eagles (read full text)
Our dear Super Eagles, I know how deeply yesterday’s outcome weighs on each of you. When you wear the green…
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Tinubu commends Super Eagles, urges team to prepare for African Nations Cup
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World…
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Fidelity Bank boosts gymnastics development with Gymfest Championship 2.0 sponsorship
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its commitment to youth empowerment by serving as the headline sponsor of…
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Super Eagles’ Coach accuses DR Congo official of ‘Voodoo’ during penalty shootout loss
Nigeria head coach, Éric Chelle, has claimed that a DR Congo official performed “voodoo” rituals during the penalty shootout in…
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Nigeria crash out of 2026 World Cup play-off 3-4 on penalties
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 17, 2025 Nigeria exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification race on Sunday after a…
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Super Eagles thrash Gabon 4–1 to stay in World Cup hunt
Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a dominant extra-time display to crush Gabon 4–1 on Thursday evening in Rabat, keeping their hopes…
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Falconets crowned WAFU B Champions after dominant win over Ghana
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, were crowned West Africa’s new champions after a commanding 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black…
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CAF, PUMA unveil official match ball for TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, has officially unveiled the match ball for…
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Abia Govt. reaffirms support for cricket revival, promises standard pitch
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Nov. 8, 2025 The Abia Government has pledged renewed support for the revival of cricket in…
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Okocha credits Germany for shaping his football career
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 9, 2025 Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his…
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Super Eagles announce 24-man squad for World Cup play-off (See full list)
Head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Panthers of…
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FIFA reveals nominees for The Best Awards 2025
FIFA has released the shortlist for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, honouring the top players, coaches, and goalkeepers in…
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Osimhen sets sights on Champions League glory with Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has set his sights on leading Galatasaray to new heights in the UEFA Champions League, saying the time…
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Abia hosts successful National Volleyball League, Abuja teams dominate
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Nov. 1, 2025 The Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has commended Abia for successfully hosting the 2025…
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Italy knock out Nigeria from FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after suffering a 4-0 defeat to Italy…
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Footballer involved in fatal accident that killed 81-year-old man
Inter Milan’s second-choice goalkeeper, Josep Martinez, was involved in a tragic road accident on Tuesday morning that led to the…
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FIFA corruption revelation mirrors broader decay in Nigeria’s resources management – Peter Obi
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the recent revelation by world…
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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos rout Samoa 4-0 to reach Round of 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after…
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Abia emerging as volleyball powerhouse, say national referees official
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Oct. 24, 2025 The Nigerian Volleyball Referees Association (NVRA) has described Abia as one of the…
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2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Ihezuo, Okoronkwo fire Super Falcons to 2-0 win over Benin
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a big step towards qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations competition after a…
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Enugu agog with Chief Ezenwanne Para-Powerlifting Competition
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The National Sports Commission (NSC), South-East Zone, is flagging off the first edition of the Chief…
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Charity match: Barcelona, African legends clash Saturday, team list released (See who is playing)
Some of Africa’s greatest football icons, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Mark Fish, El-Hadji Diouf, and Nwankwo Kanu, will play in a…
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Osimhen at the double as Galatasaray defeat Bodø/Glimt in Istanbul
Victor Osimhen continued his blistering European form on Wednesday night, scoring twice to inspire Galatasaray to a 3–1 victory over…
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