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NPFL releases preliminary statement on fans’ violence in Kano
The management of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) said it has monitored and noted with concern the disturbing reports and viral video clips from Sunday evening’s NPFL Matchday 8 fixture between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars, indicating that fans invaded the pitch shortly after the final whistle. The statement, signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, assured that…
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NPFL: Kun Khalifat defeats Enyimba as 3SC share spoils with Kano Pillars
By Tosin Omojola – Enyimba FC of Aba’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) came to an end on Sunday after newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC defeated the People’s Elephants 1-0 in Owerri. The matchday eight encounter, played at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, saw the hosts score the only goal of the game in the second…
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Ticket sales for AFCON 2025 commence Monday
After several postponements due to logistical challenges, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) have finally agreed to begin ticket sales for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, October 13. The announcement has brought excitement to fans across the continent, as anticipation continues to build ahead of Africa’s biggest football showpiece.…
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Super Eagles land in Uyo, set to train on Sunday evening
Nigeria’s delegation to Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in the South African city of Polokwane safely returned to the country on Sunday morning, landing at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 a.m. A cracked cockpit windscreen forced the chartered ValueJet aircraft conveying the team from Polokwane to return to the Luanda Airport, 25…
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New aircraft dispatched to airlift Super Eagles back home
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are finally on their way home after hours of uncertainty in Angola, following a mid-air emergency that forced their ValueJet chartered flight to make an unscheduled return to Luanda on Saturday. According to the Super Eagles’ Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, all players and officials are safe and in good condition despite the incident. The team was en…
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Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stated that a cracked windscreen on the chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic has delayed the arrival of the players and officials in the Akwa Ibom State capital. The same aircraft had flown some members…
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2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria’s Rita Ferdinand wins gold in Cairo
Nigeria’s medal streak in Egypt continued as Rita Ferdinand soared to victory, clinching gold in the women’s up to 79kg category at the ongoing World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Ferdinand lifted an impressive 153kg to secure the world title and further cement Nigeria’s legacy in the sport. Her remarkable feat adds to Nigeria’s growing medal haul at the…
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WCQ: Beninoise forward Tosin Aiyegun threatens Super Eagles
Benin Republic striker Tosin Aiyegun has promised that the Cheetahs will give their absolute best when they face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier next week in Uyo. Aiyegun, who was the hero in Benin’s 1-0 win over Rwanda on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium, scored the only goal of the match ten…
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Super Eagles stay with Nwabali despite mistakes against Lesotho
In spite of his costly mistake against Lesotho, Super Eagles players have thrown their full support behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The lanky shot-stopper endured a difficult outing in the 2–1 victory over Lesotho, with his error nearly costing Nigeria the match. Speaking on behalf of the team, captain William Troost-Ekong insisted that no one is blaming Nwabali for the incident,…
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Flamingos lose narrowly to New Zealand in pre-World Cup friendly
The Flamingos’ unbeaten run finally came to an end on Saturday night in Casablanca, as they lost 3–4 to New Zealand in a thrilling seven-goal contest — their first defeat in 11 tune-up matches ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Despite the loss, the Nigerian girls showed flashes of brilliance and attacking intent that will boost…
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