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CAF Names Referees for AFCON Third-Place Match Between Nigeria and Egypt
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the match officials for the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup…
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Onazi Alleges Mikel Obi Used Influence to Block Some Super Eagles Players
Former Nigeria midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has alleged that former Super Eagles captain, Mikel John Obi, used his influence to prevent…
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Anthony Joshua Returns to Training After Tragic Car Crash in Nigeria
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym less than three weeks after a tragic car accident in…
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Ndidi Urges NFF to Keep Chelle After AFCON 2025
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to retain head coach Eric Chelle after the…
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CAF Defends Investment in Referees After Nigeria vs Morocco Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said it is making serious efforts to improve refereeing and officiating standards across…
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AFCON 2025: Chelle Warns Egypt as Super Eagles Target Strong Finish
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has warned Egypt to expect a determined and aggressive Super Eagles when both teams meet…
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AFCON: Referee Daniel Laryea Plays Down Criticism After Nigeria’s Loss to Morocco
The Ghanaian referee Daniel Lwho handled Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Morocco has responded to criticism of…
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Regragui Praises Super Eagles After Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Semi-final Win
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their hard-fought encounter in the semi-final of…
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Peterside Idah Predicts Eric Chelle’s Exit as Tunisia Show Strong Interest
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah believes Eric Chelle could leave his role as Nigeria’s head coach in the coming…
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Nigeria Draw Zambia, Egypt, Malawi in WAFCON 2026 Group Stage
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the group fixtures for the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which…
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Opinion: CAF Got It Wrong – Justin Madugu Deserved Women’s Coach of the Year Award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again raised serious questions about its credibility after announcing Lamia Boumehdi of…
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Nigerians Send Message to NFF: “We Want Eric Chelle to Continue as Super Eagles Coach”
Nigerians have taken to social media in large numbers to call on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain Eric…
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Eric Chelle: My Future as Super Eagles Coach Depends on NFF Decision
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said he would like to continue as Nigeria’s coach, but added that his…
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Nigerian Fans Slam Referee Daniel Laryea After AFCON Semi-Final Defeat to Morocco
Nigerian football fans have criticised Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea over his performance during the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat to hosts…
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Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final in Rabat
Tournament hosts Morocco reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Nigeria 4–2 on penalties following a tense, goalless…
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Iwobi: Unity Driving Super Eagles’ Perfect AFCON Run
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has said strong unity and togetherness are the main reasons behind Nigeria’s perfect run at…
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Eric Chelle Confident Super Eagles Can Cope Without Ndidi
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence that his team can manage without captain Wilfred Ndidi ahead of…
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Morocco Coach Walid Regragui Not Afraid of Sack Ahead of Nigeria Clash
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has said he is not worried about losing his job if his team are beaten by…
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Sani Suleiman Joins RB Leipzig, Unveiled by Bundesliga Club
Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman has completed his move to German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig and has been officially unveiled by…
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AFCON 2025: Gusau Dismisses Officiating Fears as Super Eagles Remain Confident Ahead of Morocco Clash
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has played down fears of biased officiating ahead of…
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Edidiong Ezekiel Urges Enyimba Fans to Be Patient Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza
Enyimba forward Edidiong Ezekiel has appealed to the club’s supporters to remain patient as the team prepares for the second…
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Nigeria vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 Semi-final Match Preview
Nigeria will continue their chase for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they take on tournament hosts Morocco…
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Akwa United Release 2025/2026 Season Team Photo
Akwa United have released their official 2025/2026 season team photo, days after finishing the first round of the Nigeria National…
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NFF Hails Chelle as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON Semi-Final Against Morocco
The Nigeria Football Federation has praised Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the team prepares to face hosts…
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Flamingos Set Sights on 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup with Second Round Entry
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will start their campaign for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at…
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Former Djibouti Coach Tips Nigeria Over Morocco Ahead of AFCON 2025 Semi-final
Nigeria’s growing status as the most feared team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has received a major boost…
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Anichebe Blasts Charles Anazodo Over Criticism of Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has strongly criticised media personality Charles Anazodo following comments about Nigeria’s players over unpaid…
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Riyad Mahrez Backs Super Eagles to Win AFCON 2025
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mahrez played 60…
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Iwobi Leads AFCON 2025 Line-Breaking Passes as Super Eagles March On
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has completed more line-breaking passes than any other player at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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Osimhen Downplays Heroics, Praises Team Effort in Nigeria’s Win Over Algeria
Victor Osimhen has credited Nigeria’s 2–0 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals victory over Algeria to team effort rather than…
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