Month: March 2026
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9ja Flavour
Enugu Rangers, Seven Other Nigerian Teams Set for Viareggio Cup Kickoff in Italy
Eight Nigerian clubs will begin their quest for glory at the prestigious youth football competition, the Viareggio Cup, which kicks…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Round-Up: Rangers Hit Remo Stars for Four as Kwara United Stun Katsina
Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced several surprising outcomes as teams fought hard for points with…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Wikki Tourists Declare Isa Aliyu Ndala AWOL After Trial Absence
Wikki Tourists FC have declared their player, Isa Aliyu Ndala, Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) after he failed to return…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Matchday 29 Preview: Key Matches, Predictions and What to Expect
Matchday 29 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League continues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, with several important games that…
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Nigeria National League
Erikan Francis Vows to Help Heartland Return to NPFL After Win Over Smart City
Erikan Francis has restated his commitment to help Heartland FC regain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after scoring…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Abdallah Eyes Three Points as Warri Wolves Prepare to Face Enyimba
Technical Adviser of Warri Wolves FC, Hassan Abdallah, says his team is determined to secure maximum points when they face…
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Nigeria National League
Umar Farouq Auwal Denies Links With Kano Clubs After NNL Match Controversy
A Match Commissioner in the Nigerian National League (NNL), Umar Farouq Auwal, has denied allegations linking him with football clubs…
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9ja Flavour
One Year On: Paul Bassey Drives Sporting Revival in Akwa Ibom
One year after his appointment as Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, veteran journalist and football administrator Paul Bassey is…
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Football
Chelsea Edge Past Wrexham in Extra Time to Reach FA Cup Quarterfinals
Chelsea reached the FA Cup quarterfinals after goals in extra time from Alejandro Garnacho and João Pedro sealed a 2–0…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Header Seals Derby Victory for Galatasaray Against Beşiktaş
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was the hero for Galatasaray as his goal secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over fierce rivals…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Brentford Defender Kayode Dreams of Playing for Italy but Proud of Nigerian Roots
Brentford right-back Michael Kayode has revealed that his dream is to play for Italy’s senior national team, although he remains…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen, Ndidi Set for Istanbul Derby Showdown
Nigeria’s two biggest stars in the Turkish Super Lig, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi, will face each other on Saturday…
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African Football
Plumptre Slams CAF Over Late Postponement of 2026 WAFCON
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has criticised the Confederation of African Football after the governing body postponed the 2026 Women’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Singida Black Stars Clear Nigerian Goalkeeper Obasogie of Match-Fixing Allegations
Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars SC have cleared Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie of match-fixing allegations after completing an internal investigation.…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Still Hopeful of 2026 World Cup Chance – Dikko
Nigeria has not given up hope of returning to the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Crystal Palace Not Required to Sign Christantus Uche Permanently
Crystal Palace will not be required to sign Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche on a permanent deal after the conditions…
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Football
Valverde’s Late Strike Gives Real Madrid Crucial Win at Celta Vigo
Federico Valverde scored deep into stoppage time as Real Madrid secured a dramatic victory over Celta Vigo in a La…
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9ja Flavour
Katsina United Threaten Legal Action Over Missing Striker Uche Collins
Katsina United F.C. have threatened to take legal action against their striker, Uche Collins, after declaring him absent without official…
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NEWS
Alcaraz, Dembélé, among Laureus Sportsman of the Year Nominees
Some of the biggest names in global sport have been shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award,…
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Super Eagles
Oliseh: Super Eagles Can Reach New Heights With More Champions League Stars
Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh says the Super Eagles could reach a higher level if more Nigerian players perform consistently…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Iwobi Reveals How Ancelotti Gave Him Tough Dressing-Room Lesson at Everton
Alex Iwobi has opened up about a difficult moment in his career, revealing how former Everton FC manager Carlo Ancelotti…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Can Barcelona Afford Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen?
FC Barcelona are considering a move for Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after veteran striker Robert Lewandowski,…
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Off the Pitch
Van der Sar Names Onana Among World’s Best Goalkeepers Ahead of Raya
Former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has placed André Onana among the world’s top goalkeepers, ranking…
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Nigeria National League
Ibom Air-Backed Akwa United Arrive in Osun State for NNL Matchday 13 Clash
Nigeria National League Conference B leaders Akwa United FC have arrived in Osun State ahead of their Matchday 13 encounter…
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African Football
Super Falcons Star Rinsola Babajide Slams CAF Over Late WAFCON Postponement
Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide has criticised the Confederation of African Football after the sudden postponement of the 2026 Women’s…
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Tennis
Venus Williams silent on Serena comeback rumors
Questions about a possible return for Serena Williams continue to circulate around the BNP Paribas Open, but Venus Williams is…
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Women's Football
Iran Women sing Anthem after opening Match Silence
After standing in silence during their opening match against South Korea, the Iranian women’s national team sang their national anthem…
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NEWS
Auckland FC Players to honour women on International Women’s Day
Auckland FC will mark International Women’s Day on 8th March with a special tribute during their match against Perth Glory…
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Tennis
Venus Williams Indian Wells Return ends in first Round
Venus Williams’s return to the BNP Paribas Open ended in the first round after the American legend was defeated by…
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9ja Flavour
Wikki Tourists Appoint Evans Ogenyi As New Technical Adviser
Nigeria Premier Football League side Wikki Tourists have appointed Coach Evans Ogenyi as their new Technical Adviser as the club…
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