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Chelle unveils Super Eagles’ squad for crucial qualifiers against Lesotho, Benin
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has named team captain William Troost-Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon in his 23-man squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Defender Semi Ajayi, who missed the September window…
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Flying Eagles’ coach hails players’ fighting spirit, eyes qualification ticket
Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has expressed confidence in his team’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, following their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia on Friday. Speaking after the match, Zubairu commended his players’ fighting spirit, noting that their determination was the key to securing the…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles bounce back with dramatic win over Saudi Arabia
Nigeria defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful Group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning to earn three points and brighten their chances of reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament in the 10th minute, but the Asians drew level in…
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Olopade mourns death of Nigeria Tennis Federation President Ifedayo Akindoju
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has expressed grief and deep sorrow over the passing of the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Engineer Ifedayo Akindoju. The highly respected tennis administrator passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja. Olopade described Akindoju’s demise as a monumental loss to the Nigerian sports family, noting…
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Team Nigeria arrives in Ghana for Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship
Team Nigeria has arrived in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship, scheduled to run from October 3 to 5. The contingent, made up of young and promising athletes, departed Nigeria on Wednesday and arrived the same day, immediately settling down to business with their first training session today. The delegation is led by the…
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2026 WCQ: FIFA names Egyptian referee Omar for Nigeria, Benin Republic match
By Tosin Omojola – Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar will direct proceedings when Nigeria’s Super Eagles face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. World football governing body, FIFA, confirmed the appointment of Omar for the all-important Group C showdown, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, October 14. It will be an…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles battle Saudi Arabia in must-win match
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be aiming for victory against Saudi Arabia on Matchday 2 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Chile. After suffering a narrow defeat to Norway in their opening group game on Monday, the Nigerians are condemned to secure maximum points if they hope to remain in contention in the championship. The Eagles will be…
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President Tinubu breaks tradition, mentions sports in Independence Day speech
For the first time in years, sports featured prominently in a Nigerian Independence Day presidential address as President Bola Tinubu, in his 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast, acknowledged the role of sports in national development and pledged renewed government support for young athletes. In his nationwide broadcast, President Tinubu described Nigerian youths as the “future and greatest assets” of the country,…
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UCL: PSG, Arsenal, Dortmund, Newcastle secure victories
By Tosin Omojola – Matchday Two of the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday night with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United grabbing maximum points. At the Nou Camp, Gonçalo Ramos scored an injury-time winner as PSG came from a goal down to defeat Barcelona in a clash of two of the competition’s favourites. Barcelona opened the…
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Golden Eaglets crash out as Ghana ends Nigeria’s AFCON, World Cup hopes
By Tosin Omojola – For the second consecutive time, Nigeria will not be part of the African U-17 Nations Cup, and by extension, the FIFA U-17 World Cup, after the Golden Eaglets lost 0-2 to Ghana’s Black Starlets on Monday night. The WAFU-B U-17 semi-final tie between the West African neighbours was played at the Stade Charles Konan Banny, Yamoussoukro.…
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