Nigeria
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Confirms Interest in Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja
Nigeria has officially shown interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) submitted its…
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo to Visit Nigeria in August
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is set to visit Nigeria in August in a historic event organised by the government…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar reacts to mob killing in Edo
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has strongly condemned the killing of 16 Hausa travellers in Edo State, calling it a…
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World Cup qualifiers
Bafana Bafana Coach Confident of Beating Nigeria to World Cup Qualification
South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can finish top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers,…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Face Uncertainty as Ivory Coast Withdraws from 2025 U20 AFCON Hosting
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been left in uncertainty following Ivory Coast’s unexpected withdrawal as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa…
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Super Eagles
2026WCQ: Heartbreak for Nigeria as Zimbabwe force draw in Uyo
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback after a disappointing 1-1 draw against…
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African Football
Rwanda to Compensate Fans After Nigeria Defeat
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has apologised to fans after the national team lost 2-0 to Nigeria in the 2026…
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World Cup qualifiers
Zimbabwe Coach Nees Confident Ahead of Benin and Nigeria Clashes
Zimbabwe national team coach, Michael Nees, says he is confident in his team as they get ready to face Benin…
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Super Eagles
Ethan Nwaneri’s England Snub Good News for Nigeria
Nigeria’s hopes of securing Arsenal’s talented young player, Ethan Nwaneri, have been given a boost after England’s head coach, Thomas…
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World Cup qualifiers
‘Nigeria is second from bottom’ – Rival coach reflects on unpredictability in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has spoken about the unpredictable nature of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers,…
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Flying Eagles
Nigeria gets top-seed spot for 2025 U-20 AFCON draw
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been ranked among the top three teams for the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Drawn Against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in 2025 AFCON Group Stage
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group C for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they…
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Super Eagles
CHAN: Nigeria gets tough group stage draw
2018 silver-medallists Nigeria will be up against Senegal, Sudan and the Republic of Congo in group D of the 8th…
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Super Eagles
‘Players I know’ – Augustine Eguavoen explains choice of Super Eagles players
During a recent press conference, Augustine Eguavoen addressed criticisms surrounding his selection of Sadiq Umar and Kelechi Iheanacho for Nigeria’s…
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Basketball
U18 Afrobasket: Nigerian girls reach the final
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have secured a place in the final of the U18 Afrobasketball Championship in Pretoria, following a hard-fought…
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Falconets
Falconets to begin FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup preparations with camp in Colombia
Nigeria’s Falconets are set to kick off their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals with a two-week…
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Tennis
Nigeria secures promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after victory over Ghana
Nigeria has officially clinched promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after a decisive victory over Ghana in the first…
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Off the Pitch
Nigeria mentioned in trending Argentina banter chants
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and his Argentine teammates are facing criticism for their racist chants during their Copa America trophy…
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African Football
Benin Republic and Rwanda coaches react to meeting Nigeria again in 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The coaches of Benin Republic and Rwanda have shared their thoughts on being grouped with three-time African champions, the Super…
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Super Falcons
‘ South Africa will defeat Nigeria again ‘ – Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou expresses confidence ahead of Olympic qualifiers
Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou has expressed unwavering confidence in South Africa’s ability to triumph over Nigeria in the upcoming…
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Super Eagles
‘I am only afraid of God’ – Stanley Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has taken to Twitter to express his unshakeable mindset and the foundation of his composure…
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9ja Flavour
Paul Onuachu set to be named in Super Eagles AFCON squad
Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu is set to be named in Super Eagles squad for the AFCON as a late replacement…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa, Troost-Ekong return as Peseiro releases 25-man Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed the list of players to defend the colours of Nigeria in next…
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9ja Flavour
Five-star Super Falcons stroll to win over Cape Verde
Nigeria’s Super Falcons recorded a resounding success as they strolled to a comprehensive 5-0 win over their Cape Verdean counterparts…
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9ja Flavour
Falconets edge Tanzania to reach fourth round of U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, booked their passage into the final round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women’s…
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9ja Flavour
Ajibade wonder-strike spares Super Falcons’ blushes in Addis-Ababa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons played out a disappointing 1-1 draw against Ethiopia at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, as…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles, Green Falcons play out thrilling draw in Portimao
Nigeria’s Super Eagles held Saudi Arabia’s Green Falcons to a 2-2 draw in their international friendly at the Estadio Municipal…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Desire Oparanozie: A career that made Nigeria proud
Desire Oparanozie announced her retirement from active football on Wednesday September 13, 2023. In tribute SportsRation review a career that…
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Other Sports
2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress defeat Senegal to win fourth straight title
Nigeria’s D’Tigress emerged as the champions of Africa for a fourth successive edition of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after an…
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Basketball
2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress defeat Egypt to pick up quarterfinal ticket
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued to impress at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket as they defeated Egypt in their second group D…
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