Month: February 2026
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Super Eagles
Iwobi Hopes Super Eagles Can Still Reach 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed hope that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic on breaking through a Federer–Nadal Era
Novak Djokovic has opened up about his rise to world No. 1 and the resistance he faced while breaking into…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Moffi Tipped to Outshine Gyökeres After Move to FC Porto
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has been tipped to make a bigger impact at FC Porto than Viktor Gyökeres has…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Taye Taiwo Welcomes Nnadi to Marseille After Ligue 1 Move
Former Super Eagles and Marseille defender Taye Taiwo has welcomed Tochukwu Nnadi to the French Ligue 1 side following the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atalanta President Percassi Speaks After Lookman’s Move to Atletico Madrid
Atalanta President Luca Percassi has reacted to Ademola Lookman’s decision to leave the club and complete a move to Atlético…
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Other Sports
NDDC Completes Facilities Upgrade in Benin for 2nd Niger Delta Games
Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Griezmann Hails Team Spirit After Lookman Shines on Atletico Madrid Debut
Antoine Griezmann has praised Atlético Madrid’s strong team spirit after Ademola Lookman made an instant impact on his debut in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Scores on Debut as Atletico Thrash Betis 5-0 to Reach Copa del Rey Semi-Finals
Atlético Madrid produced a dominant display to beat Real Betis 5-0 and cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals, extending…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kun Khalifat FC Reverses Decision, Returns to NPFL Action
Kun Khalifat FC have made a U-turn less than 48 hours after announcing their withdrawal from the Nigerian Premier Football…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Stanley Nwabali Sends Emotional Goodbye Message to Chippa United Fans
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent an emotional farewell message to Chippa United fans following the confirmation of his…
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Transfer
Teenage Midfielder David Oguejiofor Joins Al Nassr from Simoiben Academy
Nigerian teenage midfielder David Oguejiofor has taken a big step in his career after completing a move from Simoiben Football…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Chippa United Announce Departure of Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali
South African Premiership side Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following his impressive performances…
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Tennis
Ruud Uses ATP Parental rule to withdraw From Dallas Open
Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the Dallas Open without facing an ATP Tour fine after making use of the tour’s…
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Tennis
Venus Williams receives ATX Open Wildcard
Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the ATX Open scheduled for February 27 to March 5 in Austin,…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Kun Khalifat’s NPFL Exit: Protest or Pure Unprofessionalism?
Kun Khalifat FC’s withdrawal from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is not justified. It is unprofessional and damaging to…
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Women's Football
Everton Women Part Ways With Brian Sorensen
Everton Women have confirmed that manager Brian Sorensen has left the club with immediate effect as the team continues its…
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Women's Football
Falconets beat Robo Queens ahead of Senegal Clash
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, recorded a win over domestic side Robo Queens in a friendly match as…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kun Khalifat FC Announce Withdrawal From NPFL After Sanctions Row
Kun Khalifat FC have announced their withdrawal from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following sanctions imposed on the club…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Amadi Stars as Smouha Beat Pyramid SC 2-1 in Egyptian Premier League
Nigerian forward Samuel Amadi was the star for Smouha as they secured a 2-1 win over Pyramid SC in the…
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9ja Flavour
Rivers Handball players aim for Niger Delta Games Gold
Players of the Rivers state handball team have sent strong messages of warning to their opponents at the forthcoming Niger…
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Off the Pitch
Enyimba FC Players Continue Strike Over Unpaid Bonuses
Enyimba FC players are in the second day of their strike on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, over unpaid match bonuses.…
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Tennis
Lagos ready for Nigeria vs Uzbekistan Davis Cup
Nigeria have intensified preparations for their Davis Cup World Group II tie against Uzbekistan by moving their training base to…
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Super Eagles
Pinnick Reveals Why Eberechi Eze Missed Out on Super Eagles Switch
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has explained why Arsenal attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze did not end up playing…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nwakaeme and Onuachu Shine as Trabzonspor Cruise Past Fethiyespor
Trabzonspor delivered a strong second-half display to claim a comfortable 3–0 victory over Fethiyespor in Group A of the Turkish…
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Falconets
Falconets Hit 15 in Friendly as Senegal Clash Nears
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, delivered a dominant performance as they thrashed the Oyo State women’s side 15–0 in…
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Football
Havertz’s Late Strike Sends Arsenal into Carabao Cup Final
Arsenal moved a step closer to ending their long wait for major silverware after edging past Chelsea to book a…
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Football
Messi sets condition for possible Galatasaray move with Osimhen
Lionel Messi has been linked with a surprise move to Galatasaray, a transfer that could see him play alongside Nigerian…
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AFCON
Morocco to Appeal CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final
Morocco have confirmed they will appeal the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following last month’s…
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Super Eagles
Okpala Criticises Pinnick Over Support for Eric Chelle as Super Eagles Coach
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sylvanus Okpala has criticised ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick for backing Eric Chelle to…
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Tennis
Rybakina Returns to World No. 3 in WTA Rankings
Elena Rybakina closed her Australian Open run with a message of gratitude, reflecting on a tournament that helped push her…
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