Nigeria
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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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World Cup qualifiers
Genot Rohr tips Nigeria as favourites for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket
Benin Republic Head Coach Genot Rohr has tipped his former employers Nigeria as favourites for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons on the same level as France and Australia – Payne
Nigeria forward Toni Payne has sensationally ranked Super Falcons on the same level as heavyweights France and Australia ahead of…
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World Cup qualifiers
Hugo Broos confident South Africa will top Nigeria and other challengers for 2026 World Cup ticket
South Africa national team Head Coach Hugo Broos has expressed confidence in his teams ability to top Nigeria and other…
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9ja Flavour
Team Nigeria strolls to victory in the 2023 Africa Zone 3 U-21 Women’s Championship
Team Nigeria secured the trophy at the 2023 Africa Zone 3 Volleyball Championship for U-21 Women in Niamey, Niger. The…
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Other Sports
D’Tigers fall to narrow defeat in FIBA AfroCAN opener
Guinea defeated the D’Tigers of Nigeria 65-62 in the opening fixture at the ongoing FIBA AfroCAN in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.…
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Women's Football
2023 WWC: Nigeria’s group stage opponents Ireland name squad
Nigeria’s group stage opponent at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Republic of Ireland has named their squad for…
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9ja Flavour
Eberechi Eze: No regrets choosing England over Nigeria
Eberechi Eze is confident his choice of representing the England National team ahead of his fatherland Nigeria is perfect and…
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Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa sends cryptic ‘ Love me or hate me ‘ message to critics
In the wake of criticisms that have trailed his inclusion in the 23-man list of players invited for the AFCON…
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9ja Flavour
Osimhen: Nigeria MFR recognition means a lot to me
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reacted to his award as Member of the Order of the Federal Republic – MFR…
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9ja Flavour
WAFU B U-20 Cup: Falconets defeat Burkina Faso, seal semifinal spot
Nigeria’s Falconets continued to impress at the WAFU B U-20 Cup in Ghana as they finished the group stage with…
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9ja Flavour
WAFU B U-20 Cup: Falconets through to semis after thrashing Togo
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, booked their place in the semifinals of the WAFU B U-20 Cup in Ghana…
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9ja Flavour
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles soar into last 16 with brilliant win over Italy
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured an impressive 2-0 win over Italy in their second Group D meeting in Mendoza to book…
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9ja Flavour
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles come from behind to edge Dominican Republic in opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles picked up a comeback win to defeat Dominican Republic in their Group D opener at the 2023…
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