Month: October 2025
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa Tenders Heartfelt Apology After Kano Pillars Fans’ Violent Outburst
Kano Pillars General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has issued a heartfelt apology following the violent scenes that marred his club’s Nigeria…
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Football
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Praises Guardiola and Mourinho for ‘Changing Football’
Former AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said that Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have changed the game of football.…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Condemns Kano Pillars Fans’ Violent Behaviour at Sani Abacha Stadium
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has strongly condemned the violent scenes that occurred at the Sani Abacha Stadium in…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Matchday 8: Nasarawa United Stay Top as Pillars Stumble Late in Kano
Nasarawa United maintained their fine form and grip on top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 2–1…
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African Football
CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for Africa’s Final 2026 World Cup Play-Off
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the continental play-off to determine Africa’s final ticket to the 2026…
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African Football
Equatorial Guinea Sack Coach Juan Micha After Player Strike Over Unpaid Allowances
Equatorial Guinea have sacked their head coach, Juan Micha, and dropped several senior players after a player strike caused the…
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Off the Pitch
“No do that kind mistake again o” — Fan tells Stanley Nwabali at Airport as Super Eagles land in Uyo
There was mild drama at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Sunday morning as the Super Eagles arrived in…
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Super Eagles
Akwa Ibom FA Chairman Welcomes Super Eagles to Uyo, Rallies Support Ahead of Must-Win Clash
Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, has warmly welcomed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to…
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9ja Flavour
Finally! Super Eagles Arrive Uyo for Benin Republic Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived safely in Uyo on Sunday morning after a replacement aircraft was deployed by ValueJet…
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Off the Pitch
Cracked Aircraft Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Arrival in Uyo for World Cup Qualifier
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo for Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos’ Ten-Game Unbeaten Run Ends After 4–3 Loss to New Zealand
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, saw their ten-match unbeaten streak come to an end on Saturday morning following a thrilling…
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World Cup qualifiers
South Africa Now Banking on Nigeria to Beat Benin, Says Coach Hugo Broos
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that South Africa are now hoping Nigeria can defeat Benin Republic in…
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Super Eagles
Eric Chelle reveals how Nigerian fans can help the Super Eagles defeat Benin Republic
Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has called on Super Eagles supporters to give their full backing to the team ahead…
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International Football
Mbappe Scores Again as France Beat Azerbaijan in World Cup Qualifier
Kylian Mbappé scored for the 10th game in a row as France continued their perfect start to 2026 World Cup…
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Football
Mbappé Defends Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal: ‘Give Him Space to Live His Life’
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has spoken out in support of Lamine Yamal, asking people to give the young Barcelona…
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World Cup qualifiers
Rwanda Vows to Bounce Back After Loss, Eyes South Africa Clash
Rwanda’s national football team, the Amavubi, has made a strong promise to fans after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Benin…
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Basketball
Las Vegas Aces Complete Dynasty Run as A’ja Wilson Makes WNBA History
The Las Vegas Aces have cemented their place in WNBA history. With a 97–86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in…
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World Cup qualifiers
Aubameyang Scores Four, Sees Red as Gabon Beat Gambia 4-3 to Keep World Cup Dream Alive
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and saw red as Gabon edged The Gambia 4–3 in a wild qualifier that keeps…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Beat Lesotho to Keep 2026 World Cup Dreams Alive
Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho…
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Nigeria National League
Retired FIFA Referee Anietie Ferdinand Udoh Appointed Acting General Manager of Dakkada FC
Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Dakkada FC, have appointed retired FIFA referee Anietie Ferdinand Udoh as its Acting General Manager…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Crystal Palace’s Christantus Uche Escapes FA Punishment After Everton Incident
Crystal Palace midfielder Christantus Uche will not face any retrospective punishment from the Football Association (FA) following his clash with…
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Rugby
Nigeria Women’s Rugby League Team Ready for World Series in Canada – Coach Shearman
Assistant coach of Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, Luke Shearman, has expressed confidence in the Green Falcons’ readiness ahead of…
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Football
Sunday Oliseh Questions Arsenal’s Title Credentials Despite Strong Start
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has downplayed Arsenal’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season, saying the…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Begins Stadium Inspections Ahead of 2025/2026 Season Kickoff
As part of preparations for the 2025/2026 football season, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has begun a nationwide inspection of…
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World Cup qualifiers
Rohr Describes Rwanda and Nigeria Matches as Most Important in Benin’s Football History
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has underlined the importance of his team’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches…
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World Cup qualifiers
Chelle Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Crucial Lesotho Clash
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has called on his players to remain fully focused and maintain high intensity when…
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World Cup qualifiers
Mahrez Shines as Algeria Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a 3-0 win over Somalia, helping them become the fourth African team to qualify for…
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International Football
England Beat Wales Easily with Another Strong Performance
England showed more exciting attacking football as they comfortably beat a poor Wales team in a friendly match at Wembley.…
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Tennis
Djokovic Battles Tough Conditions to Reach Shanghai Masters Semi-Finals
Novak Djokovic said he was just “trying to stay alive” as he fought through very tough weather to reach the…
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Basketball
Stephen A. Smith Accuses LeBron James of “Stat-Padding” to Beat Jordan in GOAT Debate
Stephen A. Smith has reignited the eternal LeBron vs. Jordan GOAT debate — and this time, he pulled no punches.…
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