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NFF fulfils promise, shares $2.5m AFCON earnings with Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid the Super Eagles their share of the prize money earned at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria finished third at the tournament after defeating Egypt on penalties in the third-place match. Following their semi-final run, the Super Eagles secured $2.5 million in prize money, with the…
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Chelle eyes new talents, NPFL stars for Unity Cup
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed plans to give opportunities to new foreign-based players and standout performers from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at next month’s Unity Cup in London. The tournament will serve as part of his rebuilding process following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles…
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Gusau pledges support as referees body enforces strict standards, sanctions
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musaes Gusau, on Wednesday pledged full support for efforts by the new executive team of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to reform and sanitize refereeing in the country. Gusau made the commitment when the NRA leadership paid him a condolence visit at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja following…
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Flood Warning: 405 LGs face moderate risk as FG unveils 2026 outlook
The Federal Government has revealed that 226 local government areas in 33 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory fall within the high flood risk areas identified in 2026. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, stated this on Wednesday during the public presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…
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ADC amends constitution, ratifies David Mark-led NWC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) delegates during the national convention in Abuja, overwhelmingly voted to amend the party’s constitution. At the end of voting, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee and former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, announced the result. He said a total of 1,576 delegates were accredited, while 11 votes were voided. A total of 1,471…
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Dembélé shines as PSG knock Liverpool out of Champions League
By Tosin Omojola Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool FC to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, where either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid await Luis Enrique’s side. PSG entered the second leg at Anfield with a two-goal advantage but were pushed hard by a spirited Liverpool side. However, Dembélé struck in the 72nd…
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Lookman fires Atletico past Barcelona in Champions League thriller
By Tosin Omojola Atletico Madrid held off a spirited Barcelona comeback to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat in a thrilling second-leg clash in Madrid. Nigerian international Ademola Lookman proved decisive, as his goal ultimately secured Atletico’s passage to the last four. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona…
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Supreme Court fixes April 22 to hear David Mark-led ADC appeal
The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 for a hearing in the appeal filed by the David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the leadership tussle in the party. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, chose the date after granting an accelerated hearing. The apex court also ordered counsel to the…
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Obi faults Nigeria’s rising debt profile despite subsidy removal
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has tackled President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, warning that the country is “heading to disaster”. Obi, who is currently a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made the remarks on Tuesday at the party’s national convention in Abuja. According to him, the removal of the petrol…
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CAF President, Motsepe, mourns Frimpong after fatal armed attack on team bus
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea winger, Dominic Frimpong, in a shocking armed robbery incident in Ghana. Frimpong, 20, reportedly lost his life when armed robbers attacked the team bus of Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea as they were returning…
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