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AFCON
AFCON 2025: Hosts Morocco Beat Comoros 2–0 in Opening Match
Hosts Morocco made a winning start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a comfortable 2–0 victory over…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Daniel Daga Maintains Innocence as Investigation Raises Questions Over Norway Allegation
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has continued to maintain his innocence after being charged with an alleged sexual assault in…
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Nigeria National League
NNL: Akwa United Target Away Victory in Lagos
Akwa United arrived in Lagos on Saturday night on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo ahead of their Nigeria National…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom U-15 Clinch Bronze at CDS Tournament as Sports Commissioner Applauds Team
The Akwa Ibom State U-15 football team emerged third-place winners at the 2025 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Boys U-15…
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AFCON
AFCON 2025 Opener: Morocco Look to Start Strong Against Comoros Today
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway today as hosts Morocco face Comoros in the opening match in Rabat.…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
AFCON 2025: Top Five Title Contenders
Africa’s biggest football prize is up for grabs as 24 teams battle for glory at the Africa Cup of Nations…
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African Football
CHAN Cancellation Deals Major Blow to African Football
African football has suffered a major blow after the African Nations Championship CHAN was cancelled as confirmed by CAF President…
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AFCON
How Much Will Nigeria Earn if Super Eagles Win 2025 AFCON?
Nigeria’s Super Eagles could earn much more money at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco if they win…
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Super Eagles
Oliseh backs Maduka Okoye over 2025 AFCON decision
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has spoken about Maduka Okoye’s absence from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad. Oliseh said he…
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Off the Pitch
William Troost-Ekong Foundation Donates Football Kits to Academies in Akwa Ibom
The William Troost-Ekong Foundation has donated football kits, boots and balls to several grassroots football academies in Akwa Ibom State…
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AFCON
AFCON to Be Held Every Four Years After 2027, CAF Confirms
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Women Football League Secures ₦20bn Backing in Historic Toptier Deal
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has received a major financial boost following the signing of a landmark investment agreement…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul with Sixth-Round Knockout in Miami
Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami, ending a closely watched…
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9ja Flavour
NSC Confirms Full Approval and Processing of Rewards for Super Eagles, Super Falcons and D’Tigress
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the long-awaited rewards for Nigeria’s Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ola Aina Returns to Training at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has returned to team training as he…
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AFCON
Davido to Headline AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Rabat
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the official opening concert of the…
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African Football
Morocco Win Arab Cup to Boost Confidence Ahead of AFCON 2025
Morocco have enjoyed an ideal build-up to hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after winning the Arab Cup on…
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AFCON
Super Eagles Arrive in Morocco Ahead of AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived in Fes, Morocco, on Thursday night as preparations continue for the 35th Africa Cup…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Christantus Uche Scores Stunning Goal in Conference League
Christantus Uche produced a moment of brilliance as Crystal Palace took a 1-0 lead at half-time against Finnish side KuPS…
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African Football
Kalou Backs Super Eagles for AFCON Glory, Tips Osimhen for Golden Boot
Former Ivory Coast star Salomon Kalou has named Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the main teams to watch at…
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Super Eagles
Victor Osimhen FINALLY Reports to Super Eagles Camp for 2025 AFCON
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has finally joined Nigeria’s training camp in Cairo, meaning the full squad is now together…
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9ja Flavour
NWFL Matchday Four Summary: Slim Wins and Strong Individual Performances
The Nigeria Women Football League Premiership produced an exciting set of games on Matchday Four, with big wins, close draws…
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Off the Pitch
Footballer Ethan McLeod dies in car accident at 21
Macclesfield FC have announced the death of their 21-year-old forward, Ethan McLeod, following a car accident. The club said Ethan…
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Football
Nigeria misses out on at least $10.5m as FIFA confirms record World Cup prize money
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has cost the country a minimum of USD 10.5 million,…
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Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa Bows Out of Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, ending a distinguished 15-year spell with the…
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Super Eagles
Onuachu Confident Despite Super Eagles’ Friendly Loss to Egypt
Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu has played down concerns after Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt, SportsRation reports. The 31-year-old said…
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World Cup qualifiers
DR Congo Tells Nigeria to Focus on AFCON as FIFA Reviews Eligibility Petition
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has dismissed Nigeria’s move to challenge their World Cup qualifying defeat, telling the…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Questions Troost-Ekong’s Retirement, Slams Nigerian Football Administration
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has raised concerns over the timing of William Troost-Ekong’s retirement from international football…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Rewards Sports Festival, National Youth Games Athletes
Athletes who excelled at the Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival and the 2024 National Youth Games were rewarded with cash…
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Chelsea
Chelsea Reach EFL Cup Semis With Hard-Fought Win Over Cardiff City
Chelsea booked their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought win over League One leaders Cardiff City in…
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