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African Football
Ellis Confident South Africa Can Beat Nigeria in World Cup Play-Off
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis believes Banyana Banyana have what it takes to beat Nigeria on Thursday and keep their…
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Super Falcons
NFF Apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians After Super Falcons Miss Direct World Cup Ticket
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has apologised to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians after the Super Falcons failed to…
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Transfer
NPFL Player Chinedu Ozor Collapses and Dies During Training
Katsina United have been hit by tragedy following the death of newly signed defender Chinedu Ozor. Ozor reportedly collapsed and…
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9ja Flavour
Junior D’Tigress Suffer Group-Stage Exit at U18 Afrobasket
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have suffered a disappointing group-stage exit at the FIBA U18 Women’s Afrobasket after losing all three of…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Beat Gambia to Record First Win at U18 Beach Volleyball Cup
Nigeria recorded their first victory at the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Sally, Senegal, after defeating Gambia…
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Hockey
Nigeria U18 Hockey Teams Win Double Bronze at Youth Africa Cup
Nigeria’s U18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have both won bronze medals at the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
We Are With You, Super Falcons: The Pain Is Ours, The Work Must Begin
Nigeria’s Super Falcons may have suffered a painful WAFCON exit, but they still have our support. With a crucial World…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons, South Africa Set for Crucial World Cup Playoff
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa in a crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification playoff on Thursday, August 13,…
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African Football
Cameroon End Super Falcons’ WAFCON Title Defence With 1–0 Quarter-Final Win
Nigeria’s Super Falcons crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a painful 1–0 defeat to…
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African Football
Cameroon Defender Ndzana Confident Ahead of Super Falcons Clash
Cameroon defender Colette Ndzana says the Indomitable Lionesses are ready to face the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the quarter-finals…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Lose African and National U-20 Records After Relay Disqualification
Nigeria have been stripped of the African and national U-20 records in the mixed 4x100m relay after the team was…
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Super Falcons
WAFCON 2026: Madugu Says Super Falcons Ready for Crucial Cameroon Clash
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu says his players understand what is at stake as Nigeria prepare to face Cameroon…
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Women's Football
Morocco Knock South Africa Out of WAFCON with 2-1 Win
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have been knocked out of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 defeat to…
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Off the Pitch
Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, SportsRation…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL 2026/27: Rangers Face Katsina United as Opening-Day Fixtures Are Released
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has released the fixtures for the opening day of the 2026/27 season following the…
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9ja Flavour
NFF Presidential Race: Solanke Promises CAF, FIFA Tournaments for Nigeria
NFF presidential aspirant Segun Solanke has promised to make Nigeria a host for major CAF and FIFA competitions again if…
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CAF Champions League
Rangers, Rivers United Learn CAF Champions League Opponents
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, Rangers International and Rivers United, have discovered the teams standing between them…
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CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Drawn Against Guinea-Bissau Side as Shooting Stars Face Sfaxien in CAF Confederation Cup
Nigeria’s El-Kanemi Warriors and Shooting Stars have discovered their opponents in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.…
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Off the Pitch
African Footballer Beaten to Death in Uganda
Ugandan footballer and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after he was reportedly beaten during an attempted robbery in…
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9ja Flavour
Ajibade Turns Attention to Cameroon After Super Falcons Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has quickly turned her attention to Cameroon after Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals…
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Super Falcons
Nigeria Storm Into WAFCON Quarter-Finals With 6-2 Win Over Egypt
Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing…
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Golden Eaglets
NFF Invites 62 Players to Golden Eaglets Camp Ahead of WAFU B U17 Championship
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the invitation of 62 players to the camp of the Golden Eaglets ahead…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U20 Final After Penalty Shootout Win
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have reached the final of the WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifying tournament after beating hosts Côte d’Ivoire…
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9ja Flavour
Cynosure FC Appeals Two-Year Ban, Calls for NFF Review
Cynosure Football Club has formally appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against a decision by the Ebonyi State Football…
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9ja Flavour
‘Thank You’ — Akwa United Send Message to Ubong Essien After Katsina United Move
Akwa United have thanked former captain Ubong Essien, popularly known as Kante, following his move to Katsina United ahead of…
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9ja Flavour
Rivers United Captain Doubts N2m Minimum Salary Plan for NPFL Players
Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has expressed doubts about the ability of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs to pay…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Announces Date for 2026/27 AGM in Owerri
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed Friday, August 21, 2026, as the date for its 17th Annual General Meeting…
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Off the Pitch
Davido Says He Is a Big Cristiano Ronaldo Fan, Claims They Chat Regularly
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is a big fan of football legend…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Katsina United Sign Former Akwa United Captain Ubong Essien
Katsina United have announced the signing of former Akwa United captain Ubong Essien, popularly known as Kante, ahead of the…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom State FA, Football Stakeholders Endorse Otuekong Nse Essien for Second Term on NFF Board
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association and football stakeholders in the state have endorsed Rt. Hon. Otuekong Nse Essien Udofot…
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