Year: 2025
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Other Sports
Super Eagles May Not Play Lesotho in Bloemfontein
The Super Eagles may not return to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein for their 2026 World Cup qualifying match…
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Ghana to Host 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship in 2026
The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), in partnership with the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), has confirmed that Ghana will host…
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Football
Rwanda Begin Preparations for U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Nigeria
Rwanda’s U20 women’s national team has started full training in Kigali ahead of their big clash with Nigeria’s Falconets in…
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World Cup qualifiers
World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Avoid FIFA Sanction Over Mokoena Eligibility Case
FIFA has released its latest list of disciplinary actions from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers — and South Africa is…
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Bayern Munich
Kompany Says No Pressure on New Bayern Striker Nicolas Jackson
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has said that new signing Nicolas Jackson will not be under pressure to perform straight…
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Arsenal
Arsenal begin Champions League campaign with win in Bilbao
Arsenal started their 2025/26 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club in Bilbao on Tuesday night. Gabriel…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars Learn NNL Opponents Ahead of New Season
Four big clubs, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars have discovered their opponents for the upcoming 2025/2026 Nigeria…
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Man Utd
Amorim says he won’t change tactics despite derby loss to Man City
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he will not change his tactics or formation, even after his team’s heavy 3-0…
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Champions League
Ademola Lookman set to miss Atalanta’s Champions League match against PSG
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is likely to miss Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The…
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Football
Countdown begins for 2025 Ballon d’Or – Top 5 players in the running
The countdown has started for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s biggest individual award. The ceremony will take place on Monday,…
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Falconets
Falconets set to travel to Rwanda for World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s U20 women’s football team, the Falconets, will travel to Kigali on Thursday to continue preparations for their 2026 FIFA…
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Champions League
Arteta says past Champions League pain can help Arsenal this season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the team’s tough Champions League exit last season will help them this year, as they…
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Tennis
Why Jannik Sinner Can’t Stop Alcaraz From Finishing 2025 In Tennis No. 1 Spot
Carlos Alcaraz is on track to finish 2025 as the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player — and there’s very…
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Athletics
Kambundji Surprised and Proud After Beating Amusan to Win World Title
Swiss hurdler Ditaji Kambundji said she was surprised but proud after beating Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan to win gold in the…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan Proud to Represent Nigeria After World Championship Silver
Tobi Amusan says she feels proud and honoured to represent Nigeria after winning a silver medal in the women’s 100m…
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Champions League
Mbappe Not Worried About Winning Champions League – Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso says Kylian Mbappe is not feeling any pressure to win the Champions League right away,…
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9ja Flavour
NFF President to Attend Nigeria National League AGM in Kaduna
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, will on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, lead other board…
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Off the Pitch
Samuel Umtiti Retires from Football at 31
Former Barcelona and France defender Samuel Umtiti has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, SportsRation reports.…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan Wins Silver Medal In World Athletics Championship 100m Hurdles
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, her…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Champions League: Buruk Confident Osimhen Will Be Ready for Frankfurt Clash
Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk is hopeful that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will be fit in time for their UEFA…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Onuachu Slams Turkish League After Disallowed Goal in Defeat to Fenerbahçe
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has expressed anger at the refereeing during Trabzonspor’s 1-0 loss to Fenerbahçe on Sunday night.…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Hit by Key Withdrawals as Final U-20 World Cup Squad Named
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will head to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile without some of their top young…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Back in Training as He Looks to Rebuild Future at Atalanta
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has returned to full training with Atalanta after the September international break, signalling a fresh…
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World Cup qualifiers
World Cup Qualifiers: FIFA Sanction Raises Anxiety for South Africa After CAS Ruling
South African football fans are worried after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s punishment against Equatorial Guinea…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface bags assist on Werder Bremen debut
Nigeria international Victor Boniface made a bright start to his Werder Bremen career, providing an assist in their 4–0 win…
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Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Manchester United teammates after heavy City loss
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has called on his teammates to “take more risks and be braver” after their heavy…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa scores as Kano Pillars beat Rangers
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa returned from injury with a match-winning goal as Kano Pillars earned their first victory…
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Off the Pitch
NPFL Match Official Confirmed Dead in Lagos
The Referee Assessor for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Ikorodu City FC and Barau FC, Rachael Enagbare…
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Athletics
Kanyinsola Ajayi breaks 18-years Nigerian Curse after reaching World Athletics Championships 100m Final
Nigeria’s sprinting revival has taken a historic leap forward as Kanyinsola Ajayi stormed into the men’s 100m final at the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Samuel Chukwueze Was Left Out of Fulham Squad vs Leeds
Fulham manager Marco Silva has explained why new signing Samuel Chukwueze was not included in the squad for their 1-0…
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