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FIFA Includes Cristiano Ronaldo to 2026 World Cup Poster After Deleting Original Graphic
FIFA has updated its promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming under criticism for leaving out Cristiano…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Restores Atalanta Photos on Instagram, Calms Speculation Over His Future
Ademola Lookman has restored photos of himself in an Atalanta shirt on Instagram, easing rumours about his future after a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Napoli President Will Face Trial Over Victor Osimhen Transfer
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is set to stand trial over allegations of false accounting linked to Victor Osimhen’s transfer…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
How I Missed the Chance to Play for Chelsea — Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reveals
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he came close to signing for Chelsea in 2008, but the…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Move Up in Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA ranking, despite missing out on qualification for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
What New Atalanta Boss Palladino Said About Lookman
New Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has described Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as an important part of the project…
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African Football
“ As How Na” – Nigerians Kick as CAF Hands Chebbak Women’s Player of the Year Award Ahead of Ajibade
Many Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to express anger and disappointment after Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak was named…
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African Football
Full List of Winners as CAF Announces 2025 Awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards, recognising the continent’s top football…
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African Football
Hakimi Wins 2025 CAF Player of the Year Award
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 CAF Player of the Year, confirming widespread expectations ahead of the…
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African Football
Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Again
Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the third time, extending her dominance as…
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Super Eagles
Supporters Club to Sponsor Akwa Ibomites to 2025 AFCON in Morocco
The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club (NESC) has announced plans to sponsor football fans from…
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African Football
Hakimi Favourite for African Footballer of the Year as CAF Awards Hold Tonight
Paris Saint-Germain’s inspirational Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi, is widely seen as the favourite to be crowned the new African Footballer…
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Super Eagles
Akor Adams Heartbroken as Super Eagles Miss Out on 2026 World Cup Spot
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has expressed deep sadness after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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African Football
Why Victor Osimhen Will Miss the CAF Awards Ceremony
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will not attend the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco, after he was asked to…
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9ja Flavour
Esther Okoronkwo Slams CAF After Missing Out on Women’s Player of the Year Final List
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after she was left out of the…
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9ja Flavour
NFF Issues Heartfelt Apology to President Tinubu and Nigerians After World Cup Setback
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered an open and sincere apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kun Khalifat FC Announce Complete Overhaul After Poor Run of Results
Newly promoted NPFL side Kun Khalifat FC have disbanded their entire coaching crew and management team following a disappointing start…
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9ja Flavour
Enyimba Sack Coach Eguma After Poor Run of Results
Enyimba FC have relieved head coach Stanley Eguma of his duties following a series of disappointing results in the Nigeria…
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Super Eagles
Nwabali Apologises to Nigerians After Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has apologised to Nigerians after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World…
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Nigeria National League
Akwa United Defeat Solution FC to Begin NNL Season on a High
Akwa United started their 2025/2026 Nigeria National League campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Solution FC at the Uyo…
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Super Eagles
Why Osimhen Was Substituted at Half-Time Against DR Congo
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has explained that Victor Osimhen was taken off at half-time due to injury, dismissing…
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Off the Pitch
Chelle Accuses DR Congo Official of “Voodoo” During Penalty Shootout Loss
Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has claimed that a DR Congo official performed “voodoo” rituals during the penalty shootout in…
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9ja Flavour
NNL: Sports Commissioner Praises Akwa Ibom Teams, Expresses Concern Over Dakkada Situation
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has praised the state’s representatives in the 2025–26 Nigeria National League…
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9ja Flavour
DR Congo End Nigeria’s World Cup Dream in Penalty Shootout Thriller
The Democratic Republic of Congo have ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup after winning 4-3…
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9ja Flavour
Rangers Media Officer Norbert Okolie Dies After Long Illness
Rangers International Football Club have announced the passing of their media officer, Norbert Okolie, who died on 16 November 2025…
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World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria vs DR Congo: Gernot Rohr Predicts Winner of World Cup Playoff Clash
Former Super Eagles head coach and current Benin Republic manager, Gernot Rohr, has tipped Nigeria to win their decisive World…
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9ja Flavour
Reign FC Star Gift Esonwanne Joins Akwa United, Set for Debut
Reign Football Club of Port Harcourt has confirmed the transfer of Gift Esonwanne to Akwa United Football Club of Akwa…
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9ja Flavour
Solidarity Games: Team Nigeria Targets Strong Finish
As the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games enters its final week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Team Nigeria is aiming to consolidate…
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World Cup qualifiers
Intercontinental Playoff Format Explained as Nigeria Eye Direct Route to Final
Football fans seeking clarity on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoffs now have a clearer picture of how the…
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Super Eagles
Troost-Ekong Delighted Ndidi Is Cleared for DR Congo Clash
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight after midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was cleared to play in Sunday’s 2026…
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