Year: 2026
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Football
From Grassroots to Glory: Young Nigerian Prospects Dominating European Academies
Nigeria has established itself as one of the leading providers of young football talent. Academies in Europe, ranging from England,…
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Football
Impact of International Scouting on the Visibility of Nigerian Grassroots Soccer
Football on the streets of Nigeria represents a talent pipeline that feeds into leagues around the world. Competing in street…
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9ja Flavour
Edo 2026: Team Akwa Ibom Departs Uyo for 2nd Niger Delta Games
Team Akwa Ibom has departed Uyo for the 2026 Niger Delta Games in Edo State with a firm determination to…
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Transfer
KMK Academy’s Handsome Alexander Joins Armenian Side FC Ararat
KMK Academy graduate Handsome Alexander has signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year deal with Armenian club FC…
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Women's Football
NWFL Fines Osun Babes ₦2.5m Over Jersey Violation
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has fined Osun Babes FC ₦2.5 million after their 2025/2026 Premiership match against FC…
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Super Falcons
Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie in 25-Player Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in a 25-player squad for…
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9ja Flavour
Kwara United Fined ₦12m, Deducted Three Points and Goals Over Crowd Trouble
Kwara United have been fined a total of ₦12 million and deducted three points and three goals following crowd trouble…
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Basketball
Adam Silver on Chris Paul’s Retirement
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has issued a statement following the retirement of Chris Paul, reflecting on his impact across 21 NBA…
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Basketball
Anthony Edwards earns Castrol Rising Stars MVP Honors
Anthony Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, received 10 of the 14 votes in balloting for the Kia NBA…
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NEWS
NBA Mourns the passing of Doug Moe
The NBA is mourning the passing of Doug Moe, a pioneering coach whose ideas and influence helped shape the modern…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz beats Royer to reach Doha Quarterfinal
Carlos has beaten Valentin Royer 6-2, 7-5 to move into the quarterfinals in Doha, continuing his unbeaten start to the…
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Super Eagles
Revealed: Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle’s 19 Conditions for Contract Extension
New details have emerged about the conditions Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle reportedly submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Onyedika and Lookman Score as Club Brugge Hold Atletico Madrid to 3–3 Draw
Super Eagles stars Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman were on target as Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid played out a…
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9ja Flavour
Chelle’s Future Under Scrutiny After Salary Demand
The future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has come under fresh scrutiny after reports emerged that he asked…
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9ja Flavour
Kwara United Condemn Attack on Match Officials After Rivers United Clash
Kwara United have condemned the attack on match officials following their 1–1 draw with Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier…
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Other Sports
Lampard Praises Frank Onyeka After Impressive Coventry City Debut
Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka after his strong debut for Coventry City.…
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Tennis
Alex Eala reaches Dubai Quarterfinal
Alex Eala defeated Sorana Cîrstea 7-5, 6-4 at the Dubai Tennis Championships to reach the quarterfinals. The win sends Eala…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff fights back to reach Dubai Quarterfinal
Coco Gauff produced a remarkable comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Elise Mertens 2-6, 7-6(9), 6-3 to advance to…
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Tennis
Jannik Sinner advances to Doha Quarterfinal
Jannik Sinner continued his strong start to the season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Alexei Popyrin to secure his…
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Women's Football
Aduku returns as Edo Queens face Ibom Angels
Edo Queens have been boosted ahead of today’s Nigeria Women’s Football League Matchday 8 fixture following the return of head…
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Tennis
Sinner on Winter Olympics: “I’m happy being a Tennis Player”
Jannik Sinner has made it clear that, even with the Winter Olympics taking place in his home country, he has…
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Champions League
Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray to 5-2 Win Over Juventus
Galatasaray started strongly and opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Gabriel Sara. Juventus responded well and took control…
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Tennis
Alcaraz starts Doha with win over Rinderknech
Carlos Alcaraz opened his run at the Qatar Open with a straight sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech, winning 6–4, 7–6.…
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Tennis
Alex Eala defeats Jasmine Paolini in Dubai
Alex Eala defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Tennis Championships to reach the round of 16 for the…
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Other Sports
Eniola Bolaji rises to World No. 1 in Para-Badminton
Nigeria has a new world number one. Eniola Bolaji has risen to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category,…
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Victor Osimhen Opens Up on Harsh Treatment at Napoli
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the difficulties he faced during his time at Napoli. The 27-year-old…
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NEWS
Kering and Meleka wins Lagos City Marathon
The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026, bringing thousands of runners and spectators…
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9ja Flavour
NFF debunks reports of FIFA ruling on Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed claims that FIFA has ruled on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Targets Galatasaray Record Ahead of Juventus Clash
Victor Osimhen is closing in on a major European milestone with Galatasaray after an outstanding start to his Champions League…
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Tennis
Favour Ashe switches allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has confirmed his decision to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar. The 100m runner, who…
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