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2026 WCQ: FIFA opens disciplinary case against South Africa
By Tosin Omojola – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially opened an investigation into South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during one of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The world football governing body responded to a protest calling for disciplinary action to be taken against the Group C leaders. South Africa fielded Teboho Mokoena, who was…
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Lagos Sports Commission dissolves senior team over poor performance, misconduct
The Lagos State Sports Commission has officially dissolved the Senior Team Lagos, citing the need for a fresh start to foster discipline, merit, and competitiveness within the state’s sports ecosystem. Announcing the decision, the Director General of the Commission, Lekan Fatodu, described the move as necessary in light of the team’s disappointing performances at recent National Sports Festivals — notably…
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Golden Eaglets land in Abidjan for WAFU B U-17 tournament
By Tosin Omojola – Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Wednesday ahead of the WAFU B U-17 Boys Tournament. The team proceeded directly to the city of Yamoussoukro, where the tournament matches will take place. Nigeria has been placed in Group B, alongside Benin Republic and Burkina Faso. The Eaglets will begin…
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Okowa affirms HiRacer’s $20,000 pledge to silver-winning Amusan
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reiterated the commitment of kits supplier HiRacer to fulfill the $20,000 cash reward promised to Tobi Amusan for her silver medal achievement at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He also emphasized the federation’s commitment to improving the welfare of athletes. During a meeting with…
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NNL draw highlights Nigeria’s second-tier AGM
By Tosin Omojola – The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian National League (NNL) was held on Tuesday in Kaduna, with various decisions taken ahead of the commencement of the new season. The AGM, which was witnessed by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, was attended by NNL club owners as well as all…
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Real Madrid wins, Benfica, PSV stunned as UEFA Champions League kicks off
By Tosin Omojola – The UEFA Champions League got underway with stunning results as clubs began the race in UEFA’s most important club tournament. Real Madrid fought to secure a 2-1 win over French side Marseille, while Tottenham Hotspur pipped Spanish side Villarreal 1-0. Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the spot to help 10-man Madrid secure the win, as Dani…
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Super subs Martinelli, Trossard fire Arsenal to Champions League win
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard came off the bench to score as Arsenal defeated Spanish side Athletic Club, starting their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought win. Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after being introduced, finishing a pass from Trossard in the 71st minute. The Brazilian winger then returned the favour in the 86th minute, beating his marker before setting…
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Flying Eagles land in Chile for FIFA U-20 World Cup
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Santiago, Chile, for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team — comprising 20 players and their officials — arrived safely in the Chilean capital. The FIFA U-20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from September 27 to…
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WAFU-B U-17 tournament: Golden Eaglets set to depart for Yamoussoukro
Nigeria’s U-17 men’s national team, the Golden Eaglets, will depart the shores of the country on Wednesday for Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, where they will participate in this year’s WAFU-B U-17 Boys Tournament. In their final friendly game before the tournament, the Eaglets played out a 0-0 draw with Mop Stars FC on Monday. The team played a total of 13…
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Oyo govt invites fans to Nigeria vs Rwanda U-20 women’s clash
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced that there will be no gate fee for the upcoming Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda. Residents are encouraged to fill the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on September 27. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, disclosed this on Monday during…
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