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Women's Football
FIFA Names North American Officials for Nigeria vs Japan U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
FIFA has appointed an all-North American officiating team for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final between Nigeria and…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos: Nigeria’s Record at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria women’s national under-17 team, popularly known as the Flamingos, have established themselves as one of Africa’s regular representatives…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwaiwu Lead Nigerian Stars in Europa, Conference League Action
Nigerian footballers will be in action across Europe on Thursday as the UEFA Europa League and Conference League continue with…
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African Football
Taifa Stars to Arrive in Uyo November 8 for Super Eagles Clash
Tanzania’s senior national football team, the Taifa Stars, are expected to arrive in Nigeria on Sunday, November 8, ahead of…
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African Football
Motsepe Congratulates Flamingos, Set to Watch Nigeria’s Historic World Cup Final
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the…
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Other Sports
John Cena Moves Umaga’s Son to Tears During WWE NXT Appearance
Wrestling legend John Cena made an emotional appearance on WWE NXT on Wednesday, paying tribute to his former rival Gunther…
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Women's Football
Late Own Goal Sends Four-Time Champions North Korea Out of U17 World Cup Final
Four-time champions North Korea have been denied a place in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final after losing 4-1…
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9ja Flavour
Charles Etim Named Akwa United Captain
Akwa United have named defender Charles Etim as captain ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The former…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Rivers United Face Suspended ₦15m Fine, Three-Point Deduction Over Broadcast Disruption
Rivers United have been handed a suspended fine of ₦15 million, alongside a three-point and three-goal deduction, for preventing the…
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Super Eagles
Chelle Hands Olympic Eagles to Assistants as Super Eagles Fixtures Clash with U-23 AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will not lead the Olympic Eagles in their two-legged 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of…
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Flamingoes
Busari: I Want to Make Nigeria Proud Against Brazil in U-17 World Cup Semi-Final
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has expressed excitement ahead of tonight’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-final against Brazil, saying…
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Champions League
Bayern Munich Beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 to Extend Unbeaten Champions League Run
Bayern Munich continued their unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos Face Brazil in Crucial U-17 World Cup Semi-Final
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will face Brazil on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17…
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Nigeria National League
Akwa United Strengthen Squad With Eight New Signings Ahead of NNL Season
Akwa United have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, unveiling another set of eight…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Midfielder Quadri Lyamid Rushed to Hospital After Losing Consciousness in Spain
Nigerian midfielder Quadri Liameed, popularly known as Kuadri Lyamid, was rushed to hospital after losing consciousness following a serious head…
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African Football
Tanzania Recall Three Players, Invite Two New Faces for Nigeria AFCON Qualifiers
Tanzania have unveiled their squad for the upcoming double-header against Nigeria in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers,…
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Super Falcons
Tinubu Pays Super Falcons ₦140m Reward for 10th WAFCON Title
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled his $100,000 reward promise to the Super Falcons following their historic victory at the…
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Nigeria National League
Heartland FC Celebrate Former Captain Anyanwu’s Retirement, Honour Nkwo for 50 Appearances
Heartland FC celebrated two important moments in the club’s history on Sunday as former captain Nnaemeka Anyanwu officially retired from…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL: Four Teams Level on Points as Bendel Insurance, Kano Pillars Close in on Summit
Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars have strengthened their chances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race after recording…
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Nigeria National League
Heartland Surrender Two-Goal Lead in 2-2 Draw Against Crown FC in NNL Opener
Heartland FC have suffered an early setback in their quest to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after…
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Flamingoes
FIFA U17WWC: Flamingos Knock Out Venezuela, Book Brazil Semi-Final Showdown
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s…
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Nigeria National League
My Four Picks for NPFL Promotion as NNL 2026/27 Season Begins
The race for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) begins today, Sunday, November 1, as the Nigeria National…
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African Football
Morocco Emerges as Potential Host of 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Morocco is being considered as a possible host of the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, with the North African country…
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9ja Flavour
CampGee FA Target Back-to-Back Wins Against Pillars Sports Academy in AfriSportPro Youth League
CampGee Football Academy will be looking to build on their first win of the season when they face Pillars Sports…
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Flamingoes
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos ready to sail past Venezuela into semi finals
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 on…
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African Football
CAF Inspection Raises Major Concerns Over Ghana’s 2027 U-20 AFCON Hosting Bid
Ghana’s plan to host the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations has faced major challenges after a Confederation of African…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Celebrates Birth of Second Child with Goal in Galatasaray’s 4-0 Victory
Victor Osimhen celebrated the arrival of his second child by scoring as Galatasaray recorded a convincing 4-0 away win over…
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9ja Flavour
Tinubu to Open 23rd National Sports Festival in Enugu on November 28
Enugu State is preparing to host athletes from across Nigeria as the 23rd National Sports Festival gets set to begin…
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African Football
Samson Adamu Arrives in Uganda for First Assignment as CAF General Secretary
Newly appointed Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary, Samson Adamu, has arrived in Uganda for his first official assignment…
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9ja Flavour
Why NIS DG Philip Shaibu Met with the Education Minister and the Future of Sports Education in Nigeria
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, is taking…
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