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Ex-Super Eagles Coach Westerhof hospitalised with colon cancer
By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has been hospitalised in the Netherlands after being diagnosed with colon cancer. His wife, Lilian, has appealed for prayers, love and support as the Dutch tactician battles the illness. According to Lilian, Westerhof has been in hospital since Wednesday, with the diagnosis confirmed afterwards. Lilian added “The doctor just told us…
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Chelsea sink Everton 2-0, lose Martinez to head injury
By Tosin Omojola Chelsea recorded their first away win of the season on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Everton, but the Blues suffered a major setback as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off with a serious-looking head injury. The Argentina World Cup winner sustained the injury in the 75th minute after clashing heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while…
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Nigeria targets 15th Africa scrabble title record in Liberia
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Bright Idahosa, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will extend its record of Africa Scrabble Championship titles to 15 at the 16th edition of the competition, scheduled to hold in Monrovia, Liberia, from October 22 to 25. About 24 countries are expected to converge on the Liberian capital for the biennial…
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Tinubu tasks new NBBF president Abdullahi on talent development, athletes’ welfare
President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mustapha Abdullahi, to prioritise athletes’ welfare, talent identification and the development of men’s and women’s basketball. Tinubu said Abdullahi’s election presented an opportunity to advance basketball in Nigeria and improve the administration of the sport. The President, in a statement issued on Friday by his…
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NSC inaugurates 4 Sports Federation Boards, charges members on accountability
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations in Abuja, charging members to uphold accountability, demonstrate commitment and prioritise sports development. The Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the appointments as a call to service, urging the boards to prioritise athletes’ interests, work collectively, establish clear priorities and achieve…
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Uncertainty trails FIFA decision on NFF normalisation committee
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is awaiting clarification from FIFA following Thursday’s FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, amid uncertainty over whether the proposed Normalisation Committee to resolve Nigeria’s football leadership crisis was approved. The FIFA Council held its 37th meeting on October 15, 2026, with discussions covering football development funding, governance reforms and disciplinary procedures. However,…
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Crown FC mourns driver after fatal road accident
By Tosin Omojola The management of Nigeria National League (NNL) side Crown FC of Ogbomoso has confirmed the death of its team driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, who succumbed to multiple injuries sustained in a road accident. The club’s bus, driven by the late Amole, was involved in a fatal accident near the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) area while…
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Flamingos begin U-17 World Cup campaign against Poland
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against Poland on Friday at Pitch 4 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco. The Flamingos will be hoping to surpass their performance at the previous edition, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-0 defeat to…
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Road crash injures Crown FC players on way to pre-season tournament
By Tosin Omojola Crown FC of Ogbomoso have been involved in a road accident while travelling to Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament scheduled for October 15 to 24, 2026. The accident occurred a few miles beyond the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) when the club’s Toyota Coaster bus collided with a trailer, leaving some players and…
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Super Falcons Captain Ajibade set for ankle surgery, may miss rest of 2026
By Tosin Omojola Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is scheduled to undergo ankle surgery in France on Friday, October 16, in a procedure that could sideline her for the remainder of 2026. According to a reliable source, the 27-year-old forward requires surgery following an ankle injury sustained during Nigeria’s 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of the 2028…
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