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Osimhen sets sight on Champions League golden boot
By Tosin Omojola – After scoring a hat-trick in Galatasaray’s 3-0 mauling of Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday night, in-form Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to claim the top scorer’s award in this year’s UEFA Champions League. Speaking on the club’s website after his heroics, which brought his tally to six goals and made him the current…
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NFF, Nigeria Police commit to greater safety, security measures in Abuja
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Sanusi Mohammed (MON), on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller G. Dantawaye. The visit aimed to enhance collaboration between the NFF and the Nigeria Police Force, with particular focus on ensuring security for football events held within the Federal Capital…
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Nigeria raises concern over CAF’s appointment of South African match officials
By Tosin Omojola – The decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to appoint South African referees for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon on November 13 has sparked negative reactions from officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Some NFF officials have expressed dissatisfaction over the development ahead of the tie in Rabat. FIFA’s letter of November…
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Victor Osimhen scores hat-trick as Galatasaray beat Ajax 3-0
Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Galatasaray handed Ajax their fourth straight defeat in this season’s Champions League. The Nigerian striker took his European tally to six goals this term, opening the scoring in the 59th minute before adding two more from the penalty spot. With his hat-trick, Osimhen reached 25 goals in European competitions, overtaking former Inter Milan and…
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Foden, Haaland on target as Manchester City beat Dortmund 4-1
Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City brushed aside Borussia Dortmund to strengthen their position in the group stage of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s men remain unbeaten in their opening four matches, and the win moved them up to fourth in the table, with the top eight sides qualifying automatically for…
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We respect Nigeria, but Tunisia is going for glory — Trabelsi
As the countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco gathers pace, Tunisia’s head coach, Samy Trabelsi, has set his sights on nothing less than a semi-final finish — a target that could put him on a collision course with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, one of their group opponents. The Carthage Eagles head into the tournament with a…
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Team Nigeria departs for 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh
Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departed the country for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to hold from November 7 to 21, 2025. The boxers form a key part of Nigeria’s larger contingent at the multi-sport event, which brings together athletes from over 55 nations. Nigeria’s participation highlights the country’s commitment…
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Iwobi confident in Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification chances
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has said it would be a shame if the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the playoffs. The Super Eagles will feature in the CAF World Cup playoffs later this month in Morocco, alongside Gabon, DR Congo, and Cameroon. The overall winners of this mini-tournament will advance to the intercontinental playoffs…
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Rivers United face Pyramids, Berkane in tough CAF Champions League group
Nigeria’s flagbearers, Rivers United, have been drawn into what many consider the group of death in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, following Monday’s draw in Johannesburg. The Pride of Rivers will face reigning champions Pyramids FC of Egypt, Morocco’s RS Berkane, and Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a mouth-watering Group A that promises fireworks from the first whistle. For Rivers United,…
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NFF, Chelle to finalise Super Eagles squad for Gabon playoff
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is set to meet with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee this week to finalise the list of invited players and conclude preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup African playoff. Nigeria will take on Gabon in the first semi-final of the playoff on November 13. A win will see the Super Eagles…
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