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Lagos launches Biometric Athlete Portal, unveils comprehensive sports reforms
The Lagos State Sports Commission has launched a new Athlete Portal integrated with biometric identification technology, as part of a broader reform agenda to reposition the sports ecosystem in the state. The initiative is aimed at identifying, monitoring, and supporting athletic talents while promoting transparency and innovation in athlete management. Speaking at a press conference held at the Commission’s Conference…
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U-20 World Cup qualifier: Falconets train in Kigali ahead of Rwanda match
Nigeria’s Falconets have commenced training in Kigali ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round, first-leg clash with the Rwandan U-20 girls. The match will take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium, formerly known as Stade Régional Nyamirambo. On Friday morning, the players held a recovery training session at the hotel gym. They were full of energy, zeal,…
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Nigeria’s Nathaniel misses World Athletics Championships medal by 0.05 Seconds
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria narrowly missed out on a second medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, after Ezekiel Nathaniel fell just short of a podium finish. In a controversial turn of events, Nathaniel was denied a medal despite breaking the Nigerian men’s 400m hurdles record. Running the race of his life, Nathaniel clocked 47.11 seconds to…
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Remo Stars, Rivers Utd, Kwara Utd, Abia Warriors set for continental campaigns
By Tosin Omojola – The quartet of Remo Stars, Rivers United, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors will take a break from the NPFL this weekend to commence their campaigns in continental competitions. League champions Remo Stars will host Comoros side U.S. Zilimadjou in the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta — their…
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South Africa not worried by FIFA investigation – SAFA chieftain
By Tosin Omojola – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed receiving a query from FIFA regarding the use of an ineligible player during their Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. SAFA Chief Executive Lydia Monyepao, who confirmed the development, said Bafana Bafana remain focused on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup despite FIFA launching an investigation…
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Nigeria hosts Commonwealth Games bid committee in Abuja, reaffirms 2030 ambition
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to hosting the first-ever Commonwealth Games on African soil in 2030. During the high-level visit, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to bringing the Commonwealth Games to the continent. Speaking at the welcome event, Dikko emphasized…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin training in Santiago
Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, had their first training session in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday evening at the Cancha Liga Training Pitch. The session, which lasted for two hours, was supervised by head coach Aliyu Zubair. It followed a recovery session earlier in the morning at the team’s base, Le Meridien Hotel. The team is scheduled to continue…
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Nigeria drops in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria took a dive down the ladder as the world’s football governing body released its September rankings. According to the rankings, the three-time African champions slipped to the 45th position. Nigeria garnered 1,483 points in the month under review, compared to the 1,484 points it had in the last ranking in July. During the period under review, the Super Eagles…
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Zimbabwe considering changing venue for match against South Africa
Zimbabwe plans to play their home game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series next month against Bafana Bafana outside of South Africa. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has proposed the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, to host the home tie against South Africa. Zimbabwe has previously played their home games in the World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda…
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The implications of South Africa losing three points if found guilty by FIFA
FIFA has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. This follows the fielding of Mokoena while he was under suspension in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which South Africa won 2–0 against Lesotho on 21 March in Polokwane. The 28-year-old midfielder had accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the…
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