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Basketball
D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Joins Hive BC in US Unrivaled League
Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been appointed as the new head coach of…
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Super Eagles
Gusau Backs Chelle to Lead Super Eagles Beyond World Cup Play-Offs
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed full confidence in Super Eagles head coach Éric…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Okoye Shines Despite Udinese’s 3–1 Defeat to Juventus
Udinese may have suffered a 3–1 defeat to Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday night, but Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka…
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Super Eagles
2026 World Cup CAF Play-offs: Gusau Confident Super Eagles Will Be Ready for Battle
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will be fully prepared…
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Nigeria Football
2025/2026 NWFL Premiership Gets November Kickoff Date
The 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has…
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Referee Dies on Way to National Fitness Test
Tragedy has struck the Nigerian refereeing community following the sudden death of referee Awupri Antoniobob Omagu, who reportedly died…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Scores as Atalanta Hold AC Milan to Another Draw
AC Milan dropped more points in Serie A as Atalanta battled to their fifth consecutive draw, with Nigerian forward Ademola…
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Flamingoes
Italy Thrash Nigeria 4-0 to End Flamingos’ FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Campaign
2022 bronze medallists Nigeria have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after suffering a 4-0 defeat…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Qualify for 2026 WAFCON After Draw with Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have sealed their place at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after playing a 1-1…
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Off the Pitch
Inter Milan Goalkeeper Josep Martinez Involved in Fatal Accident That Killed 81-Year-Old Man
Inter Milan’s second-choice goalkeeper, Josep Martinez, was involved in a fatal road accident on Tuesday morning that led to the…
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Off the Pitch
Dani Alves Becomes Evangelical Preacher After Rape Acquittal
Former Brazil international Dani Alves has become an evangelical preacher after being acquitted of rape by a Spanish appeals court.…
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CAF Champions League
Rivers United to earn over ₦1 billion after reaching CAF Champions League group stage
Rivers United are set for a huge payday after booking their place in the CAF Champions League group stage, ending…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria to Face Egypt in Pre-AFCON Friendly on 14 December
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Egypt in a high-profile international friendly match at the Cairo International Stadium on 14 December,…
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Off the Pitch
Vinicius Junior Sends Calm Message to Fans After El Clásico Drama
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has called for calm and respect after being involved in a heated exchange with Barcelona…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League: No Miracle as Sundowns Beat Remo Stars in Pretoria to Seal 7–1 Aggregate Win
Remo Stars have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League after suffering a 2–0 defeat to South Africa’s Mamelodi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
What Iwobi Said after Marking 300th Premier League Appearance in Fulham’s Defeat to Newcastle
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi experienced mixed emotions on Saturday as his side fell to a 2-1 defeat…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Equals Okan Buruk’s Goal Record at Galatasaray
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form for Galatasaray by scoring his 43rd goal for the club in their…
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Other Sports
Netball: Udu Takes “Project 2027” to New Heights
The growth of netball in Nigeria has received another major boost as the Delta State Ministry of Basic & Secondary…
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Women's Football
Round of 16 Fixtures Confirmed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco
The Round of 16 fixtures for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 have been confirmed following the conclusion…
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Flamingoes
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Rout Samoa 4-0 to Reach Round of 16
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, have qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kano Pillars Suffer Home Loss in Babaganaru’s First Game as Coach
Kano Pillars’ struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Saturday as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat…
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CAF Champions League
Rivers United Defeat Black Bulls to Book CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot
Rivers United produced a thrilling performance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening, defeating Mozambique’s Black…
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CAF Champions League
Rivers United Battle Black Bulls in CAF Champions League Decider at Godswill Akpabio Stadium Today
All eyes will be on the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, this Saturday, 25th October 2025, when Rivers United face…
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Super Falcons
2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifiers: Ihezuo, Okoronkwo Fire Super Falcons Past Benin
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a big step towards qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Benin…
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Nigeria Football
NFF Clarifies: FIFA and CAF Funds Are for Specific Projects and Audited Regularly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that all funds it receives from FIFA and CAF are meant for specific…
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9ja Flavour
Governor Alia Dissolves Lobi Stars Management After Pre-Season Defeat
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club following the team’s semi-final…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Moses Simon Set for Emotional Reunion as Paris FC Face Nantes
It will be an emotional night for Nigeria international Moses Simon when he takes to the pitch at the Stade…
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9ja Flavour
Official: Ibom Air becomes official sponsor of Akwa United FC
Ibom Air and Akwa United Football Club, 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Champions and two-time FA Cup winners, have…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Target Comfortable Win Over Benin in WAFCON Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be aiming for a convincing victory when they face Benin Republic’s Amazons on Friday in the…
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Champions League
Why We Lost 5–1 to Chelsea – Ajax Manager Heitinga
Ajax manager John Heitinga has explained that his team’s 5–1 defeat to Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League was mainly…
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