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NFF boss Gusau applauds Ahmed Musa’s contributions to Nigerian football
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has applauded the contributions of former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa to Nigerian football, following the talismanic forward’s official retirement from international duty. “Ahmed Musa was a rock for Nigeria, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. He was a charismatic leader and a dedicated patriot who…
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Junior D’Tigress make significant rise in latest FIBA ranking
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have recorded a notable rise in the latest FIBA World Ranking for Girls, climbing nine places to 26th in the newly released standings published on Thursday. The impressive surge places Nigeria among the top climbers globally, ranking as the fourth-biggest mover overall and the highest-ranked nation within the top 30 to make such a significant jump. On…
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AFCON: Uganda threatens Nigeria, other Group C opponents
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their other opponents could be in for a difficult time against the Ugandan Cranes when action begins in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations. If the words of the Cranes’ skipper, Melvyn Lorenzen, are anything to go by, the trio of Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania would need to double their…
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NSC celebrates Ahmed Musa’s outstanding service to Nigerian football
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has honoured Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa for his exceptional service, dedication, and contributions to Nigerian football as he officially retires from his illustrious international career after 15 remarkable years. Reacting to Musa’s retirement, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade paid a glowing tribute to the Super Eagles legend, stating: “Ahmed Musa represents everything that is right…
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LASG announces traffic diversion ahead of Autofest 2025 road race
The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion ahead of the seventh Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025 Race. The race is scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 22, 2025, prompting traffic management measures to ensure a smooth and safe event. In a traffic advisory issued on Thursday via its official X handle, the Lagos State Ministry…
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‘I have not followed Super Eagles since World Cup ticket miss’ – Odegbami
Nigerian football legend, Chief Segun Odegbami, has said he has not followed the preparation of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the team’s exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. Speaking on Inspiration FM in Uyo, the former Green Eagles winger said the failure of the team to qualify for the…
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Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa announces retirement from international football
By Tosin Omojola – Days after Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football, another Super Eagles legend, Ahmed Musa, has followed suit. The former Super Eagles winger, who is currently the General Manager of Kano Pillars, officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished 15-year career with the Nigerian national team.…
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Failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup costs Nigeria $10.5m
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dealt a financial blow to the country, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) missing out on a guaranteed minimum of USD 10.5 million following FIFA’s approval of a record USD 655 million prize money pool for the tournament. FIFA confirmed that all 48 teams that qualify for the expanded…
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AFCON: Super Eagles squad head for Morocco Thursday
By Tosin Omojola – Barring any change, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to arrive in Fez, Morocco, on Thursday, December 18, as preparations for their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continue. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team will depart Cairo, Egypt, on a chartered flight to Morocco. The Eagles have been in…
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Egypt beat Nigeria 2–1 in pre-AFCON friendly
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night in Cairo lost 2–1 to the Pharaohs of Egypt in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly encounter. The friendly match, organised to fine-tune both sides as they prepare for AFCON, saw the two teams begin the encounter with most of their regular players on the bench. Super Eagles handler, Eric…
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