Year: 2026
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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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Football
Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match over transfer Frustrations
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr’s latest Saudi Pro League match, with reports indicating the decision was linked to…
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9ja Flavour
2nd Niger Delta Games Roundup: States in Medals Frenzy
It has been a frenzy of activities at the nine states offices of the Liaison Committees of the 2nd Niger…
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African Football
Morocco Dismisses Claims South Africa Will Host 2026 WAFCON
Confusion continues over the host country for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as a senior official of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman Pens Emotional Farewell Message to Atalanta
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has penned an emotional farewell message to Atalanta after completing his January move away from…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Brentford Coach Explains Frank Onyeka Loan Move to Coventry City
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has explained why the club allowed Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka to join Coventry City on…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman Becomes Only Second Nigerian to Play for Atlético Madrid
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has made history after completing his move to Spanish La Liga side Atlético Madrid from…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Peter Ita Scores First NPFL Goal as Warri Wolves Bow to Kwara United
Peter Ita marked a personal milestone by scoring his first ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal, but it was…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Leicester City Sign Super Eagles Midfielder Joe Aribo on Loan from Southampton
Leicester City have completed the loan signing of Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo from Southampton until the end of the season.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atlético Madrid Confirm Signing of Super Eagles Star Ademola Lookman
Atlético Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman from Italian club Atalanta on a permanent…
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Basketball
Jason Kidd fined after postgame outburst and media comments
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 by the NBA following comments he made after the team’s…
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Other Sports
American-Nigerian Driver Ugo Ugochukwu Crowned Formula Regional Oceania Champion
American-Nigerian driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned champion of the Formula Regional Oceania Championship after a composed and consistent performance…
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CAF Champions League
Finidi George Reflects on Rivers United’s CAF Setback: “One Goal in Four Group Games Tells a Story”
Rivers United coach Finidi George faced the media with visible frustration after his team suffered a 1–0 home defeat to…
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Basketball
LeBron James earns 22nd straight All-Star Selection
LeBron James has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the 22nd straight time after beginning the season with an…
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Women's Football
Arsenal Women win women’s Champions Cup
Arsenal Women has won the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup after defeating Corinthians 3–2 in extra time on Sunday, February 1.…
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9ja Flavour
Anietie Uko Bids Farewell to Akwa United Ahead of Move Abroad
Midfielder Anietie Uko has bid farewell to Akwa United FC after a short but memorable spell with the club. In…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Marseille Agree €6m Deal to Sign Nigerian Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi
French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi from Belgian side Zulte…
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African Football
South Africa Steps In as Late Host for 2026 WAFCON After Morocco Withdrawal
African football was plunged into uncertainty on Sunday evening after South Africa announced it will host the 2026 Women’s Africa…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Home Wins and Stalemates Mark NPFL Matchday 24
Matchday 24 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season produced a blend of emphatic home wins and hard-fought…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen and Icardi on Target as Galatasaray Thrash Kayserispor
Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi were both on the scoresheet from the penalty spot as Galatasaray powered to a dominant…
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CAF Champions League
Rivers United Fall 1–0 to Power Dynamos in CAF Champions League Clash
Rivers United suffered a 1–0 defeat to Zambian side Power Dynamos in their Group C CAF Champions League match played…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Marco Silva: Oscar Bobb Signing Will Not Affect Chukwueze’s Future at Fulham
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has insisted that the club’s signing of Oscar Bobb will not affect Samuel Chukwueze’s future…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Midfielder Frank Onyeka Joins Coventry City on Loan
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has joined Coventry City on loan from Brentford until the end of the season. The…
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