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Finidi rues missed chances as Rivers United fall to Black Bull in Mozambique
By Tosin Omojola – Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has rued his team’s missed chances after they fell 0-1 to Black Bull of Mozambique in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round tie on Saturday. A 50th-minute strike from Moctar Diallo made the difference, handing the Mozambican side a narrow lead heading into the decisive return leg…
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Super Eagles begin preparations for World Cup playoffs – NFF President
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that preparations for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have already begun. The Super Eagles, who finished second in Group C of the qualifiers, are among four teams set to battle in the playoffs scheduled to take place in Morocco. Nigeria will face Gabon in one of the…
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Ondo unveils O’Datiwa U-17 football championship to develop young talents
By Folashade Olorunfemi As a way of developing youth and promote sports in Ondo state, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially flagged off the O’Datiwa U-17 Football Competition, a local tournament designed to harness young football talents across the 18 local government areas of the state. Announcing the starting of the competition, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Segun Omoyofunmi,…
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Nigeria move up in new FIFA ranking
Nigeria have leaped four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings for October released on Thursday. The country’s rise follows the Super Eagles’ impressive performances in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers during the month under review. The Eagles secured a 2–1 away win against their Basotho counterparts last week before thrashing the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0…
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2026 WAFCON qualifying race: Madugu calls Ajibade, Nnadozie, 19 others for Benin clash
Days after Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, dashed Benin Republic’s dream of a first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the senior women’s team, the Super Falcons, are set to stop their counterparts from the same country from reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Both West African neighbours will clash in a final qualifying fixture for the…
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Shock as Oyo FA Secretary Kehinde Ojelowo passes on
By Tosin Omojola – The football fraternity in Oyo State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of the Oyo State Football Association Secretary, Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo. The late Ojelowo, who until his death was also the Director of Organisation at the Oyo State Sports Council, reportedly slumped and was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.…
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Lookman set to join Osimhen at Galatasaray
The transfer uncertainty surrounding Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman could soon be over, as reports from Fotomac indicate that the Nigerian international may be heading to the Turkish Super Lig, with Galatasaray preparing a move to sign him. According to the report, Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, has identified Lookman as a key target as he looks to strengthen his squad ahead…
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NFF to receive FIFA World Cup largesse
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set for a major financial boost following the impressive run of the Super Eagles in the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria finished second in Group C behind South Africa with 17 points after 10 matches, a record that guarantees a significant payout from world football’s governing body. According to FIFA, each victory…
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A problem like Stanley Nwabali, by Charles Udoh
There is a problem quietly unfolding before our eyes — one that goes beyond football, beyond tactics, beyond the Super Eagles. It is the story of a young man with enormous talent standing dangerously close to the edge of self-sabotage. His name is Stanley Nwabali. When Nwabali first appeared on the national scene, he felt like an answered prayer. Nigeria…
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Super Eagles four matches away from sealing 2026 World Cup ticket
By Tosin Omojola – Although the qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico has been concluded in the African zone, it is not yet over for Nigeria and three other countries. With the nine group winners already through to the Mundial, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and DR Congo still have a…
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