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Sports Care With the Caretaker
On This Day: Nigeria Stunned Brazil to Reach Atlanta 1996 Olympic Final
Nigeria produced one of the greatest comebacks in football history on July 31, 1996, defeating Brazil 4-3 after extra time…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Josh Maja Joins Ligue 1 Side Le Havre
Super Eagles striker Josh Maja has completed a move to Ligue 1 club Le Havre after signing as a free…
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Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games: Nathaniel Wins Historic Gold as Onwuzurike Claims Silver for Nigeria
Nigeria enjoyed another memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Ezekiel Nathaniel won a historic gold medal…
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Chelsea
Mudryk Cleared to Return as Chelsea Winger Ends Doping Case
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to football immediately after reaching an agreement with the Football Association…
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Nigeria National League
Godswill Akpabio United Unveil Edward Green as New Head Coach
Godswill Akpabio United FC have officially unveiled Edward Green as their new head coach after he signed a two-year contract…
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9ja Flavour
NFF Postpones 2026 Elective Congress to September 27
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved its 2026 Elective Congress by one day, with the election now set to…
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Commonwealth Games
As Expected: Enekwechi Delivers Gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games
As expected, Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi lived up to his billing by winning the men’s shot put gold medal at the…
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Commonwealth Games
Tobi Amusan Wins Commonwealth Games Bronze, Misses Historic Third Straight Title
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan narrowly missed out on making history after winning the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at…
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Super Falcons
Nnadozie Breaks Silence After Malawi Defeat, Vows Super Falcons Will Bounce Back
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken for the first time since Nigeria’s shocking 3-2 defeat to Malawi at the…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Beat Togo 3-0 to Reach WAFU B U-20 Semi-finals
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Tournament after beating Togo 3-0 in…
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FIFA World Cup
European Nations Threaten World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Investment Plan
European football’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott future FIFA World Cups if the world football governing body goes…
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Football
How Hydration Breaks Caused Brazil World Cup Exit – Ancelotti
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that the tactical changes he made during a second-half hydration break against Norway…
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Football
Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United as Matthias Jaissle Set to Take Over
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has left the club with immediate effect after informing the club’s hierarchy of his decision…
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Football
Former Super Eagles Star Shola Ameobi Appointed Newcastle Head of Corporate Affairs
Former Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi has been named Newcastle United’s new Head of Corporate Affairs, taking another major step…
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African Football
EFF Clarifies Missing Players at Gothia Cup Were Not Official National Team
The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has responded to reports that some youth players went missing during the Gothia Cup in…
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9ja Flavour
Remo Stars Appoint Olumide Ajibolade as New Head Coach
Remo Stars have announced the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as the club’s new Head Coach, SportsRation reports. Ajibolade takes over…
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Off the Pitch
FIFA Offers Member Nations $40m to Back New Commercial Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each of them up to $40 million if…
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African Football
Senegal Sports Ministry Refuses to Pay Any Compensation if Coach Pape Thiaw Is Sacked
A fresh dispute has broken out in Senegalese football after the country’s Ministry of Sports reportedly said it will not…
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Super Falcons
Malawi Shock Super Falcons 3-2 to Hand Nigeria Painful WAFCON Defeat
Nigeria’s defence of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title got off to a poor start after Malawi…
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Commonwealth Games
Kanyinsola Ajayi Ends 20-Year Wait, Wins Nigeria’s First Commonwealth Games Men’s 100m Medal Since 2006
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi has written his name into the country’s athletics history after becoming the first Nigerian male sprinter in…
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International Football
The Journey to Roberto Mancini’s Return as Italy Head Coach
Roberto Mancini has returned as Italy’s head coach for a second spell after a dramatic few days that saw Andrea…
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Football
What You Should Know About Zidane’s Appointment as France Head Coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, ending…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Focus on Togo After Strong Win Over Ghana
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have turned their attention to their next match after beating Ghana 4-2 in their opening game of…
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Super Falcons
Match Preview: Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Title Defence Against Debutants Malawi
Defending champions Nigeria will begin their campaign at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a Group…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Beat Ghana 4-2 to Go Top of WAFU B U20 Group
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles made a winning start to the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship with a 4-2 victory over rivals…
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Commonwealth Games
Edidiong Umoafia Plans to Buy Training Equipment, Car After Commonwealth Games Gold
Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games gold medallist Edidiong Joseph Umoafia has revealed how he plans to use his prize money after winning…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tolu Arokodare Nears Ajax Loan Move from Wolves
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare is close to joining Dutch giants Ajax after the club reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers…
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Commonwealth Games
Onome Didih Wins Nigeria’s Fifth Gold with Record-Breaking Display in Glasgow
Nigeria’s excellent run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Monday as weightlifter Onome Omolola Didih won the…
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Commonwealth Games
Edidiong Umoafia Wins Gold as Nigeria’s Medal Rush Continues at Glasgow 2026
Nigeria’s impressive start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continued on Monday as 23-year-old weightlifter Edidiong Joseph Umoafia won gold…
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Women's Football
Hosts Morocco Cruise Past Kenya 4-0 in WAFCON 2026 Opener
Hosts Morocco made a flying start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 4-0 victory over…
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