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Olopade hails Pinnick’s new FIFA role as testament to global influence
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has described Amaju Pinnick’s new position in FIFA as a well-deserved honour, recognizing his immense contribution to global football development. The former NFF President currently serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee. The committee is one of the most powerful and influential administrative…
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Team Brazil grabs pole as Lagos hosts Africa’s first Electric Boat GP
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Team Brazil by Claure Group surged to pole position in a thrilling qualifying session ahead of the E1 Lagos GP, as the world’s first all-electric raceboat championship makes history this weekend with its debut on the African continent. The tropical waters of the Lagos Lagoon are hosting the pioneering race series, marking a major milestone for…
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Loneliness at Brighton saddened me — Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has opened up about the emotional challenges she has faced since joining English Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion, revealing that loneliness has been one of her biggest struggles. The 23-year-old shared her experience in Nothing Off the Table, a film by Nike and VERSUS, noting that her transition has not been as…
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Estevao’s stoppage-time winner earns Chelsea 2-1 victory over Liverpool
Estevao Willian struck deep into stoppage time to give Chelsea a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, condemning the Premier League champions to their third successive defeat. Chelsea’s winning goal, greeted with wild celebrations that saw coach Enzo Maresca sent off, was well deserved but marked another bitter setback for Arne Slot’s struggling side. Moises Caicedo opened the…
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FIFA names Allaou for Lesotho vs Nigeria World Cup qualifier
World football governing body, FIFA, has appointed Chadian referee Alhadi Allaou Mahamat to officiate next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Crocodiles of Lesotho. The Matchday 9 fixture is scheduled for the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, 10 October 2025, with kick-off at 6:00 p.m. South Africa time…
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Rice, Saka fire Arsenal to 2-0 win over West Ham
Declan Rice scored his first goal of the season before Bukayo Saka added a second as Arsenal eased past West Ham in manager Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge. Arsenal have enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign, losing just once, and Arteta looked to maintain that momentum with an attacking line-up. The Gunners’ boss named a midfield trio of…
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Respite for Amorim as Man Utd beat Sunderland at Old Trafford
Under-pressure Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim marked his 50th game in charge with a crucial victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Mason Mount gave the hosts a perfect start with a well-taken goal after just eight minutes. It was the earliest United had scored in the Premier League since Marcus Rashford’s second-minute strike at Ipswich in Amorim’s first game…
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Makinde applauds NPFL board for improving Nigerian league quality
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has praised the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board for the improved standard of the league. The governor commended the board, led by Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, while speaking at the 81st Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held in Ibadan. Expressing satisfaction with the decline of the “win-at-all-costs” mentality in…
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NPFL action intensifies as Enyimba host Rivers, Kwara face Abia Warriors
By Tosin Omojola – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) heats up this weekend as matchday seven gets underway, promising exciting encounters across the country. The weekend opens with two fixtures: Bendel Insurance hosting Nasarawa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, and El-Kanemi Warriors welcoming Kano Pillars to Maiduguri. Fans can expect a competitive start as teams battle for crucial…
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Golden Eaglets end WAFU B campaign with bronze, set to return home
Nigeria’s U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets, are expected to return home today after finishing third at the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Eaglets began the tournament strongly, topping their group with four points. However, the five-time world champions fell short in the semi-finals, suffering a 2-0 defeat to arch-rivals Ghana, a result that dashed…
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