Off the Pitch
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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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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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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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Pregnant Ketlen Wiggers makes history training with Santos into eighth month
Santos Women striker Ketlen Wiggers has completed her final training sessions before welcoming her baby boy, Lucca, later in November.…
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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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Mikel Obi Accused of Nearly Ruining Referee Mark Clattenburg’s career
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has accused Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi of almost destroying his career following…
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Drogba Says Ivory Coast Fans Criticise Him for Supporting Nigeria’s Osimhen
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has said that some Ivory Coast football fans often criticise him because of his support for…
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Ahmed Musa Tenders Heartfelt Apology After Kano Pillars Fans’ Violent Outburst
Kano Pillars General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has issued a heartfelt apology following the violent scenes that marred his club’s Nigeria…
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“No do that kind mistake again o” — Fan tells Stanley Nwabali at Airport as Super Eagles land in Uyo
There was mild drama at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Sunday morning as the Super Eagles arrived in…
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Finally! Super Eagles Arrive Uyo for Benin Republic Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived safely in Uyo on Sunday morning after a replacement aircraft was deployed by ValueJet…
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Cracked Aircraft Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Arrival in Uyo for World Cup Qualifier
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo for Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi club Al Nassr, has become the first footballer in history to earn over £1 billion.…
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WAFCON 2024 Winning Super Falcons Send Sports Equipment and Letter of Encouragement to Grassroots Teams
In a remarkable gesture of love and encouragement, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, winners of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…
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Turkish Doctor Claims Victor Osimhen Has a Lifelong Illness
A former referee and football analyst, Ahmet Cakar, has claimed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen may be battling an illness…
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Victor Boniface Vibes to New Odumodublvck and Davido Track “Grooving”
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has shown love for the new song “Grooving” by Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck and Afrobeats star…
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“Hospitals not Stadiums” – Moroccans Protest over Stadium Project
Morocco’s plans to build the world’s largest football stadium, as part of its preparations to co‑host the 2030 FIFA World…
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Super Falcons Star Ifeoma Onumonu Retires from Football at 31
Nigeria international Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31, bringing an end to…
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Gary Lineker Apologises to Victor Osimhen for False Claim
Legendary English striker and broadcaster Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after wrongly suggesting he sometimes missed…
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Fulham’s Bassey Praises Nigerian Fans as the Most Passionate
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has spoken highly of Nigerian football fans, calling them the most passionate he has ever seen.…
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“First time in Five Decades” – Plateau United use flight to honour NPFL fixture
Plateau United have made history by travelling by air for a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match for the first…
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Famous San Siro Stadium Set to Be Demolished After Sale Approved
One of the most famous football stadiums in the world, San Siro in Milan, is set to be knocked down…
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Jose Mourinho Returns to Chelsea – Just as Pressure Builds on Maresca
Jose Mourinho is back at Stamford Bridge this week, and if there’s one thing he always does, it’s grab the…
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Throwback: Erling Haaland’s Nine-Goal Explosion Still Echoes as Norway Return to U20 World Stage
As Norway prepare to face Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, memories…
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FA to Review Safety of Pitch-Side Walls After Death of Former Arsenal Youth Player Billy Vigar
The Football Association (FA) has announced an urgent safety review of perimeter walls at football grounds in the National League…
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Former Arsenal Youth Player Billy Vigar Dies After Head Injury During Match
Chichester City FC and former Arsenal academy striker Billy Vigar has sadly died at the age of 21 after suffering…
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Sergio Busquets to Retire After MLS Playoffs
Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the season. The…
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Burna Boy Leaves Out Messi and Ronaldo in His All-Time Greats
Nigerian Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu, known worldwide as Burna Boy, has sparked debate after leaving out Lionel Messi and…
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“I Love Cristiano Ronaldo” – Wayne Rooney Declares
Wayne Rooney has said he has a lot of love and respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, and he doesn’t understand why…
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NFF Celebrates Chiamaka Nnadozie and Coach Madugu After Ballon d’Or Recognition
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu for their impressive…
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Lionel Messi Congratulates Ousmane Dembele on Ballon d’Or Win
Lionel Messi has congratulated his former Barcelona teammate Ousmane Dembele after the French winger won the Ballon d’Or on Monday…
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