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Former NPFL, CHAN Eagles star Adetunji set to dump Nigeria for Sudan
By Tosin Omojola – Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and Super Eagles B striker, Sunday Adetunji, is reportedly set to dump Nigeria and pledge his international future to Sudan. Adetunji, who previously played for Rivers United, Shooting Stars, and Plateau United, is said to be in the process of obtaining Sudanese citizenship, paving the way for him to represent…
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Madugu warns Super Falcons against complacency ahead of Benin Republic clash
Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, has cautioned his players to stay grounded ahead of Tuesday’s second-leg clash against the Amazons of Benin Republic in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. Despite holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Lomé, secured through strikes from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo, the coach insists the game is still…
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Ekong admits AFCON 2025 group poses tough challenge for Super Eagles
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has admitted that Nigeria faces a tough challenge in their group for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The three-time African champions have been drawn into Group C alongside the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, the Cranes of Uganda, and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Speaking to CAF Media, Ekong acknowledged that no…
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NSC chairman hails Olopade over successful conduct of sports federations’ elections
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has praised the Director-General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for the successful and smooth conduct of the National Sports Federations’ elections held over the weekend in Abuja. The National Sports Commission conducted what has been described as one of the most transparent and peaceful federation elections across 18…
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NRFF unveils Nigeria–Ghana international friendly after Are’s re-election
Barely days after his re-election as President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are and his new board have wasted no time in taking action, announcing an international friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana. The encounter, tagged “The Heritage Cup,” will take place at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra and promises to reignite the…
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Rivers United to pocket N1.03bn for CAFCL group stage qualification
By Tosin Omojola – It is harvest time for Rivers United as the Port Harcourt-based side is set to cart home a mouth-watering financial reward for making it to the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Pride of Rivers ended Nigeria’s seven-year wait for a place in the lucrative group stage after eliminating Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3-2 on…
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Super Eagles to face Pharaohs of Egypt in pre-AFCON friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to face Egypt’s Pharaohs in an international friendly on December 14 in Cairo, as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be hosted by Morocco later in December. According to reports, the high-profile fixture will serve as a crucial tune-up match for both sides as they fine-tune their…
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Eguma gets two-match ultimatum after Enyimba’s third consecutive defeat
The management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba has issued a two-match ultimatum to the team’s Technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma, following a string of underwhelming results in the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The decision was reached after a management review on Monday, in the wake of the team’s 2–1 defeat to Plateau United on Matchday 10…
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El Clasico: Bellingham’s winner fires Real Madrid to victory over Barcelona
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted for the first time in La Liga this season as Real Madrid overcame Barcelona in a breathless and fiery El Clasico at the Bernabeu. The England midfielder produced a defence-splitting through ball to tee up Kylian Mbappe for the 22nd-minute opener, before his 43rd-minute tap-in restored his side’s lead, five minutes after Fermin Lopez had…
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Again, Osimhen scores to inspire Galatasaray victory in Turkey
In-form Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, continued his impressive scoring run as he inspired Galatasaray to another convincing victory. Despite dominating early proceedings, the Turkish giants found themselves trailing in the 3rd minute after Göztepe’s Bekiroğlu stunned the home fans with a well-taken strike. Galatasaray responded strongly, and Osimhen restored parity in the 19th minute with a composed finish following…
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