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Super Eagles’ camp opens ahead of World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles’ camp has officially opened ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The Nigerian team’s head coach, Eric Chelle, and his technical crew arrived earlier today in South Africa to oversee early arrangements and ensure smooth organization before full training begins tomorrow. Some players have already reported to camp, while others…
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Flying Eagles coach Zubair speaks on team’s qualification for Round of 16
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, has reacted to his team’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia on Monday, a result that sealed Nigeria’s passage into the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking after the match, Zubair highlighted his side’s tactical discipline and mental resilience as the key factors behind their qualification. According to…
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Debunking the “genocide” frenzy by Senator Ted Cruz, Bill Maher and Van Jones, by Sunday Dare
These three above are piling on false narratives. Orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “Genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of democracy and respect for individual rights and of…
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NSC DG Olopade hails Lagos as leading sporting hub in Nigeria
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Lagos State Government for transforming the state into a true sports hub of global repute. Hon. Olopade gave the commendation following the state’s successful hosting of the E1 Electric Boat Racing Championship over the weekend — the first of its kind in Africa. With this achievement,…
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FIFA slams Heartland FC with transfer ban over indebtedness
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a transfer ban on Nigerian club Heartland FC of Owerri for failing to meet its financial obligations. The Naze Millionaires are reportedly indebted to former Ivorian midfielder N’goran Roland Adjoumani Koffi and have failed to comply with an earlier ruling by the world football governing body. In a letter dated October…
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NSC set to inspect Enugu facilities ahead of 2026 National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that it will embark on an inspection of facilities in Enugu State from October 21 to 24, 2025, as part of ongoing preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games 2026.” The inspection of facilities is a crucial step in ensuring that standards are met and that the Festival delivers…
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Flying Eagles to face Argentina in Round of 16 after draw with Colombia
Seven-time African champions Nigeria put up an impressive performance against Colombia in the early hours of Monday to reach the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Chile. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt made brilliant saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the scoreline intact in Talca. The Flying Eagles were the more adventurous side,…
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CAF expands Women’s AFCON to 16 teams from 2026 edition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major milestone for women’s football on the continent — the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 edition. Originally, next year’s tournament in Morocco was scheduled to feature 12 teams, with qualifiers already in the second and final round. However, the…
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Barau FC, Kwara Utd suffer home defeats as 3SC beat Plateau Utd
By Tosin Omojola – The drama in the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) continued on Sunday, with two away victories recorded in some Matchday Seven fixtures. Warri Wolves bounced back from last Sunday’s home loss to 3SC of Ibadan as they handed a 1-0 defeat to hosts Barau FC, who had won away to Kun Khalifat the previous weekend. In Ilorin,…
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NSC hails weightlifter Lawal, federation for performance at IWF World Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Nigeria’s weightlifting sensation, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, for her historic performance at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Forde, Norway. On Saturday, October 4, Lawal made history as the first Nigerian to win three silver medals at the World Championships, competing in the fiercely contested women’s 58kg category. She lifted 101kg…
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