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Flying Eagles launch WAFU B title defence against Ghana
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will begin the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship title with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Ghana on Monday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The highly anticipated Jollof Derby is a repeat of the 2024 final in Lomé, Togo, where the Flying Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 to lift the regional crown. Under the guidance…
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Mali football hero Kalilou Traore dies at 38
By Tosin Omojola Former Mali international Kalilou Traoré has died in a road accident at the age of 38. Traoré, who earned 17 caps for the Mali national team, was a key member of the Eagles side that secured a historic third-place finish at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), helping the West Africans claim the bronze medal. The…
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Glasgow 2026: Nyong wins silver as Nigeria’s medal haul hits seven
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday as weightlifter Ruth Asuqo Nyong won the silver medal in the women’s 48kg event. Nyong produced a strong performance, lifting a combined total of 168kg to finish second and secure Nigeria’s seventh medal of the Games. India’s Mirabai Chanu Saikhom claimed the gold…
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Scotland beat Nigeria to deepen Glasgow 2026 woes
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the men’s 3×3 basketball event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered another setback on Sunday after a 21-16 defeat to hosts Scotland. Backed by a vocal home crowd, Scotland produced a disciplined display to condemn Nigeria to its third defeat in four Pool A matches. The result…
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Uzodinma heads APC campaign council for Osun governorship election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the composition of its National Campaign Council and various sub-committees for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to a notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the National Campaign Council will be chaired by the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the…
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Joshua floors Prenga, sets sights on Fury showdown
By Tosin Omojola Anthony Joshua staged a stunning comeback to stop previously unbeaten knockout specialist Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight contest in Jeddah, boosting hopes of a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury later this year. The British-Nigerian heavyweight endured a nightmare start after being knocked down twice in the opening round, including a crushing uppercut that…
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NSC increases bonuses for Team Nigeria athletes at Commonwealth Games
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant cash rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the enhanced reward package was approved after a meeting with the Commission’s Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, to further motivate Team…
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Not playing at the World Cup still burns me – Ex Super Eagles Goalkeeper
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has revealed the one regret that still lingers from his football career, saying missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Nigeria remains a painful memory. Ikeme, whose career was cut short by leukemia, said he wishes he had represented Nigeria more often and featured in a major international tournament before his…
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Super Falcons launch WAFCON 2026 title defence, move to Rabat
By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons of Nigeria have officially begun their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking the end of their preparations and the start of their title defence. After completing a successful 10-day training camp in Casablanca, the team is scheduled to depart for Rabat on Saturday afternoon. On arrival in the Moroccan…
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Super Falcons unveil 10-Star Jersey for WAFCON 2026
By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons’ new jersey has been officially unveiled ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), celebrating Nigeria’s unrivalled dominance in African women’s football. The striking green kit features 10 stars surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) crest, with each star representing one of Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles. The stars commemorate…
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