Year: 2025
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Draw 1-1 with Chile in World Cup Warm-Up
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Chile in Rancagua on Saturday night. Aliyu…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ndidi Returns to Training After Injury Scare at Beşiktaş
Wilfred Ndidi has given Beşiktaş a boost by returning to full training, just a day after missing their 3-0 defeat…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atalanta Fans Tag Ademola Lookman Ungrateful
Ademola Lookman’s return to Atalanta’s first team has been greeted with anger from some supporters, who have labelled the Nigerian…
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Off the Pitch
Ronaldinho Could Present 2025 Ballon d’Or as Dembélé and Yamal Battle for Top Prize
Football fans across the world are getting ready for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place on Monday,…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Kwara United Arrive in Ghana for CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Kwara United Football Club have arrived in Ghana ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round match against Ghanaian giants…
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Golden Eaglets
Golden Eaglets Clear MRI Test Ahead of WAFU-B Tournament
All 20 players of Nigeria’s U17 boys’ national team, the Golden Eaglets, have passed the mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)…
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Falconets
Falconets Ready for Rwanda in U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, have settled into Kigali as they prepare to face Rwanda in the second round,…
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Athletics
Nathaniel Sets Nigerian Record in 400m Hurdles Final as Benjamin Finally Wins World Title
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel narrowly missed out on a medal in the men’s 400m hurdles final in Tokyo but left the…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Djoliba Arrive Uyo, Settle in Ahead of Abia Warriors Clash
Malian side Djoliba Athletic Club have arrived in Uyo ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg match against…
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9ja Flavour
Okocha Reveals Untold Struggles Behind Nigeria’s Historic Atlanta 1996 Olympic Gold
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has described Nigeria’s Olympic gold medal win at Atlanta 1996 as the greatest…
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Nigerian Nationwide league One
Victor Boniface Praised by Bremen Boss after Inspiring Debut
Victor Boniface has made an instant impact at Werder Bremen, with head coach Horst Steffen hailing the Nigerian striker after…
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CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Confederation Cup: Djoliba AC of Mali to Arrive Uyo Today for Abia Warriors Clash
Malian giants Djoliba Athletic Club will arrive in Uyo today, Friday, ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg…
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9ja Flavour
Promotion-Chasing Akwa United, Heartland FC Set for Crunch Pre-Season Test in Uyo
Akwa United and Heartland FC will intensify their build-up for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season when they clash…
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Women's Football
Man United Women Reach Champions League Group Stage – But Want More
Manchester United’s women’s team have reached the main group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time…
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Champions League
Haaland Breaks Record as Man City Beat Napoli
Erling Haaland became the fastest player ever to score 50 goals in the Champions League as Manchester City beat Napoli…
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Galatasaray Struggle Without Injured Osimhen in 5–1 Loss to Frankfurt
Galatasaray badly missed star striker Victor Osimhen as they suffered a heavy 5–1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening…
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Champions League
Barcelona, Man City and More Start Champions League With Wins
Barcelona, Manchester City, Frankfurt, Sporting CP and Club Brugge all won their opening Champions League matches on Thursday. Rashford Stars…
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World Cup qualifiers
FIFA Probes South Africa Over Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier
FIFA has opened disciplinary action against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for using an ineligible…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Uyo to Host Abia Warriors CAF Confederation Cup Debut on September 21
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will host Abia Warriors’ first-ever CAF Confederation Cup match this Sunday, September 21,…
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Tennis
Raducanu Fights Back Emotions to Win in Korea Open First Round
Emma Raducanu, Britain’s number one tennis player, held back her emotions to win her first-round match at the Korea Open…
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Champions League
Simeone Regrets Clash with Liverpool Fans but Says He Was Insulted
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said he regrets getting involved in a clash with Liverpool fans during their dramatic…
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African Football
CAF Appoints Mauritanian Referees for Rivers United’s Champions League Clash in Congo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of referees from Mauritania to handle the upcoming CAF Champions…
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Chelsea
Cole Palmer: Chelsea Are Not in Champions League Just to Learn
Cole Palmer says Chelsea are not in the Champions League just to learn — they are in it to compete…
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Tennis
US Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologises for Comments About Chinese Food
American tennis player Taylor Townsend has said sorry after she was criticised for comments she made about Chinese food while…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Troost-Ekong handed new role at Al Kholood after U.S. takeover
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been given extra responsibilities at Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood following a historic…
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Football
Simeone sent off after fan clash as Liverpool snatch late winner
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card in stoppage time after clashing with a supporter during his…
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Champions League
Kane shines again as Bayern beat Chelsea in Champions League opener
Kane decisive again – No player has scored more Champions League goals since he joined Bayern Harry Kane continues to…
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9ja Flavour
End of an Era: Onome Ebi announces Retirement from Professional Football
After more than 20 years in football, former Super Falcons captain and defender Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Okocha Never Played for Top English Clubs
Former England defender Danny Mills has explained why Nigerian legend Austin Okocha never joined top English clubs like Arsenal or…
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Football
Jose Mourinho in Talks Over Benfica Return
Jose Mourinho is in discussions to return as head coach of Benfica, 25 years after his short spell at the…
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