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Remo Stars set up clash with Mamelodi Sundowns after US Zilimadjou win
By Tosin Omojola – Remo Stars SC of Ikenne on Friday completed the demolition of US Zilimadjou of Comoros with a 1-0 victory in the second leg of their CAF Champions League match. The win at the MKO Abiola Stadium sealed a 5-0 aggregate triumph for the Sky Blue Stars, who had won the first leg played on the same…
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Remo Stars on brink of CAF Champions League progress
By Tosin Omojola – Barring the unexpected, Remo Stars look set to stroll into the second round of the CAF Champions League. With a commanding 4-0 first-leg victory at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, last Sunday, the reigning NPFL champions should face little or no difficulty in overcoming US Zilimadjou of Comoros. In addition to their massive advantage from the…
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Man Utd set sights on Flying Eagles’ goalkeeper Harcourt
Manchester United have reportedly deployed top scouts to Chile to monitor Flying Eagles’ highly rated goalkeeper, Ebenezer Harcourt, at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 19-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s most exciting prospects in recent years, with his performances already attracting the attention of several European clubs. Harcourt rose to prominence earlier this year when he helped Nigeria…
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Flying Eagles arrive in Talca for U-20 World Cup group stage
The Flying Eagles arrived in the city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. Group F games involving Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia will take place in Talca. The two-time World Cup runners-up were received by officials of FIFA, the Local Organizing Committee, and hotel staff. The team later…
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Golden Eaglets’ coach promises improved team ahead of Burkina Faso tie
Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba has expressed confidence that his young team will show significant improvement when they go head-to-head with Burkina Faso in their final Group B match at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Championship. The five-time world champions booked their place in the semi-finals after thrashing Benin Republic 4-1 on Wednesday, a result that underlined their pedigree…
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Flying Eagles conclude Santiago camp, head to Talca for FIFA U-20 World Cup
…as defender Marvelous Fredom ruled out Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continued their build-up to the FIFA U-20 World Cup as they wrapped up their training camp on Wednesday evening with a session at the Cancha training pitch in Santiago, Chile. Nineteen players trained under the watchful eyes of Coach Aliyu Zubairu and his assistants. The session lasted for two hours, from…
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All 14 constituencies to retain seats in Sports Federations — NSC
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance in Nigerian sports, emphasizing that all 14 recognized constituencies will retain full representation on the boards of all national sports federations. The assurance comes as preparations intensify ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections. In a statement issued after high-level consultations with key stakeholders, the NSC stated…
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WAFU-B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets whip Benin Republic 4-1
A hat-trick from George Agha and a sublime free-kick goal by David Edeh ensured a comfortable start for five-time world champions Nigeria in the WAFU-B U-17 Championship, as the Golden Eaglets routed the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. Agha converted from the spot just three minutes into the game after Boluwatife Thompson was fouled inside…
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Tinubu backs Nigeria’s bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on the Commonwealth to award Nigeria the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying it is time for Africa to stage the event for the first time in its 100-year history. Writing on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu said Nigeria would serve as the “gateway” for Africa to…
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Falconets begin training in Ibadan ahead of Rwanda tie
Two-time World Cup silver medallists, the Falconets of Nigeria, have commenced training in the Oyo State capital, Ibadan, ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg showdown against the She-Amavubi of Rwanda. The delegation of players and officials was received in Ibadan on Monday afternoon by the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable…
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