Year: 2024
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FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets struggle against Germany, now face must-win Match vs. Venezuela
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, faced a tough 1-3 defeat against Germany in their second group match of the…
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Table Tennis
Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe in Five-Set battle to reach US Open final
Taylor Fritz has emerged victorious in an intense five-set match against fellow American Frances Tiafoe to secure his place in…
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Super Eagles
William Troost-Ekong favours Nigerian coaches for Super Eagles job
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has voiced his support for a Nigerian coach to lead the national team, rather than…
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9ja Flavour
2024/2025 NPFL Matchday One Preview: Exciting fixtures as Nigerian clubs begin race for title
As the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicks off in full, fans are in for an exciting weekend…
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Super Eagles
Fabio Cannavaro: Why I rejected Super Eagles job
Former Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has revealed his decision to reject an offer to manage the Super Eagles of…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Eguavoen reveals how he will name starting lineup
Super Eagles interim boss Austin Eguavoen has shed light on Victor Osimhen’s anticipated role in Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of…
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African Football
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Gernot Rohr expects tough match
Benin Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team faces a difficult task when they play against Nigeria on…
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Falconets
Falconets eye point vs Venezuela to reach World Cup round of 16
The Nigeria U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are set to face Venezuela in their crucial third Group D match…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Interim Manager Austin Eguavoen sets objective for World Cup qualifier matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda
Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has downplayed the notion of revenge against Benin Republic ahead of their upcoming World…
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Super Eagles
‘Nothing like that’ – Stanley Nwabali says foreign and local coaches get equal respect from Super Eagles players
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has weighed in on the long-standing debate over whether Nigeria’s national football team should be…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Pinnick slams Napoli for poor Victor Osimhen treatment
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has criticized Napoli for their treatment of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Patrick Dorgu chooses Denmark over Nigeria, scores on Debut
Nigeria has missed out on another promising dual-national talent, as Lecce full-back Patrick Chinaezepere Dorgu opted to represent Denmark over…
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9ja Flavour
Nigerian footballers in Ballon d’Or history: ranking the top performers
Nine Nigerians have been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or since its inception. From historic individual accomplishments to leading their…
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Chelsea
Chelsea leave out Cole Palmer from UEFA Conference League squad in shocking decision
Chelsea have made a surprising decision by omitting Cole Palmer from their UEFA Conference League squad, a move that has…
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NEWS
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after horrific attack by Ex-lover
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who recently competed in the Paris Olympics, tragically passed away after being set on fire…
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Tennis
US Open: Daniil Medvedev reflects on disheartening quarter-final loss to Jannik Sinner
Daniil Medvedev expressed disappointment following his quarter-final exit at the US Open on Wednesday, where he fell to Italy’s Jannik…
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Super Eagles
Victor Osimhen arrives in Uyo ahead of AFCON qualifier vs Benin Republic
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has arrived in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier…
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Super Eagles
William Troost-Ekong says Super Eagles are ready to face Genot Rohr’s Benin Republic
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has dismissed concerns about facing former coach Gernot Rohr as Nigeria prepares to meet the…
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Off the Pitch
Icardi throws cryptic shade amid Osimhen’s arrival at Galatasaray
Mauro Icardi, Galatasaray’s star striker, has sparked controversy with a cryptic social media post that many believe is aimed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen arrives in Nigeria ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has arrived in Nigeria ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen expresses excitement after Galatasaray move
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has taken to social media to celebrate his transfer to Turkish champions Galatasaray, marking his…
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Falconets
Germany defeat Nigeria’s Falconets 3-1 in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup group stage clash
Germany secured a 3-1 victory over Nigeria’s Falconets in a thrilling Group B encounter at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman strengthens claim for CAF Men’s Player of the Year with Ballon d’Or nomination
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or following an extraordinary 2023/24 season. SportsRation reports.…
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Transfer
Enyimba FC confirm departure of forward Daniel Ekpo to Abia Warriors
Enyimba FC have officially announced the departure of Daniel Ekpo, who will be joining local rivals Abia Warriors FC ahead…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kanu Nwankwo trains with Enyimba FC
In a surprising return to the pitch, former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo, known affectionately as ‘Papilo’, joined Enyimba FC…
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Super Eagles
Taiwo Awoniyi confident of Super Eagles victory ahead of AFCON qualifier
Taiwo Awoniyi, the 27-year-old striker from Nottingham Forest, has expressed strong belief in Nigeria’s chances against Benin Republic as the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
WATCH: Victor Osimhen unveiled as Galatasaray’s newest star
Victor Osimhen has been officially unveiled as a new player for Galatasaray, marking a new chapter in his career following…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL transfer window set to close on September 5th, 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that the first transfer window for the 2024/2025 season will close on…
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Transfer
Osimhen’s new club eye much-criticized Casemiro
Turkish football giants Galatasaray are reportedly interested in securing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a temporary loan for the remainder…
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Foreign stories
Angel Di Maria reveals his worst manager: Louis van Gaal
Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria, who recently retired from international duty after winning another Copa America with Argentina, has made…
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