Year: 2024
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Squad announced for AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have unveiled a strong squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Why Bruno Labbadia should succeed as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently announced the appointment of German coach Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of…
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Transfer
Official: Ogbonna joins Watford FC
Watford have secured the signing of former West Ham United defender Angelo Ogbonna on an initial one-year contract. SportsRation reports.…
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Off the Pitch
Godswill Akpabio Int’l stadium to host Rangers and Enyimba continental games
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the list of stadiums that will host the next round of…
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Women's Football
South Africa poised to replace Morocco as WAFCON host
South Africa is on the brink of taking over as the host country for the 2023 Women’s African Cup of…
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Women's Football
Edo State Governor rewards Edo Queens FC with ₦100 Million for WAFU-B victory
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has rewarded Edo Queens Football Club with a sum of ₦100 million for their recent…
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Transfer
Former Rivers United Captain Nyima Nwagua arrives in Saudi Arabia to join Alsaad Club
Former Rivers United captain and 2022 NPFL champion, Nyima Nwagua, has arrived in Saudi Arabia to complete his move to…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Journalist predicts ‘DRAMATIC’ transfer deadline day for Victor Osimhen
As the transfer window nears its close, the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains one of the most compelling…
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Super Eagles
The story of how Bruno Labbadia beat Janne Anderson to Super Eagles job
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the…
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Falconets
Mexico beat Nigeria in FIFA U20 World Cup preparatory game
In their final warm-up match before the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to…
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Super Eagles
Bruno Labbadia inherits 40-man Super Eagles provisional squad for 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will hand over a 40-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
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Falconets
Falconets’ Coach Christopher Danjuma confident ahead of FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
Falconets of Nigeria head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s…
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Super Eagles
OFFICIAL: Bruno Labbadia appointed as new Super Eagles head coach
German tactician Bruno Labbadia has been named the new head coach of Nigeria’s men’s national football team, the Super Eagles.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen’s agent calls for respect amid transfer speculations
Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has asked for respect for the Nigerian striker as his complicated transfer saga continues. Osimhen…
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Off the Pitch
Can Noni Madueke still play for Nigeria?
Born in England to parents of Igbo heritage, Chelsea star Noni Madueke is eligible to represent both the Three Lions…
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9ja Flavour
Edo Queens FC to celebrate WAFU-B victory with trophy parade in Benin City
Newly-crowned champions of the just-concluded CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers, Edo Queens FC, will hold a trophy parade in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alex Iwobi praises new teammate after impressive PL display
Emile Smith Rowe’s impressive debut goal for Fulham in their recent match against Leicester City has earned high praise from…
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Other Sports
Israel Adesanya PUNCHED for ‘runs girl’ comments about Lagos women
Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is facing backlash for his controversial remarks about women in Lagos. In a recent video…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Napoli lowers asking price for Victor Osimhen after he rejects Saudi offer
Napoli is now urgently seeking to sell Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the transfer window nears its end. The Serie…
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Off the Pitch
Revealed: How Lionel Messi turned down massive Al-Hilal offer
Lionel Messi reportedly turned down a staggering salary offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi responds to Nicolas Jackson’s ‘Shut Up’ remark
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi has responded to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who recently told him to “shut up” after…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Moses Simon scores as Nantes defeat Auxerre in Ligue 1
Nigerian winger Moses Simon opened his goal account for the season with a stunning strike, helping Nantes to a 2-0…
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9ja Flavour
‘I am free again’ – Samson Siasia reacts after the expiration of his 5-year ban
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has officially returned to football after completing a five-year ban imposed by FIFA over…
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CAF Champions League
Remo Stars crash out of CAF Champions League
Remo Stars Sports Club of Ikenne faced a disappointing exit from the 2024/2025 African Champions League after falling to AS…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi eye Benin Republic revenge in Uyo
Super Eagles midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi have expressed their determination ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Benin…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Fabrizio Romano says Napoli have agreed Saudi Arabian offer for Victor Osimhen
Napoli are reportedly nearing an agreement with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen per…
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9ja Flavour
A’Ibom Sports Commissioner’s aide powers U-12 and U-14 Boys tournament to successful end
The 2024 Prince Ukeme Ukpong U-12 and U-14 Boys Tournament came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, August 25, 2024,…
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Foreign stories
Endrick becomes Real Madrid’s youngest foreign scorer in historic La Liga debut
Endrick has made history by becoming the youngest foreign player to score for Real Madrid in La Liga, a remarkable…
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Football
Shut your mouth: Jackson to Mikel after Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolves
Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers today August 25, 2024, was a match filled with drama, skill, and a clear…
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EPL
Noni Madueke bags hat-trick as Chelsea thrash Wolves
Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick as Chelsea secured a dominant 2-6 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Sunday, bouncing back…
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