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Global spotlight on Lagos as city hosts first AFC Amateur World Series
Lagos came under global spotlight as it hosted the maiden edition of the AFC Amateur World Series Championships, further cementing its reputation as Nigeria’s leading hub for international sporting events. The championship, organised by the Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) in collaboration with the AFC World Series and the Lagos State Sports Commission, was held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas…
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Flying Eagles to face Chile, Australia in pre-World Cup friendlies — NFF
By Tosin Omojola – As part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Flying Eagles will play international friendly matches against Chile and Australia. In an official statement from the NFF’s Media and Communications Department, the federation announced that arrangements have been finalized for the Nigerian U-20 national team to…
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Okowa congratulates Amusan on silver medal victory in Tokyo
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has congratulated Nigeria’s hurdles queen, Oluwatobi Amusan, on winning the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Amusan, the current world record holder, finished second in the final with a time of 12.29 seconds, behind her familiar rival, Ditaji…
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Amusan clinches 100m hurdles silver medal at World Athletics Championship
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria secured her first medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025 after Tobi Amusan finished second in the final of the women’s 100 metres hurdles. In a thrilling final, the world record holder was unable to reclaim the gold she won at the last edition, as Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji stunned the field to…
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NFF’s failures, player indiscipline threaten Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes — Sports editors
The Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) handling of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as a combination of poor planning and a failure to enforce discipline among players. Nigeria currently risks missing out on an automatic qualification spot and may not even reach the playoffs…
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Flying Eagles final squad announced amid player release drama
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will face the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile without some key players. The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request for player releases was denied by their foreign clubs, forcing last-minute changes to the squad. French Ligue 1 side Stade Reims and German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim refused to release…
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Iheanacho marks Scottish League debut with winning goal for Celtic
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, marked his Scottish league debut in spectacular fashion on Sunday, scoring a late winner for Celtic in their 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Iheanacho’s stoppage-time penalty was enough to hand the Hoops all three points at Rugby Park. The Nigerian forward, who joined the Scottish Premiership champions on a free transfer earlier this…
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Liverpool’s flawless start continues as Salah scores late penalty at Burnley
Liverpool staged another dramatic late show as Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty maintained their flawless start to the Premier League season and broke the hearts of battling Burnley. Burnley looked to have frustrated the visitors until substitute Hannibal Mejbri handled Jeremie Frimpong’s cross deep into five minutes of additional time, allowing Salah to blast home the spot-kick in front of Liverpool’s…
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Enyimba shine in Yenagoa as Plateau, Ikorodu, Kun Khalifat clinch first NPFL wins
By Tosin Omojola – The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continued on Sunday with thrilling Matchday 4 encounters, headlined by former champions Enyimba FC’s emphatic away victory over Bayelsa United. Enyimba, who had yet to hit top form this season, delivered a statement performance in Yenagoa, defeating Bayelsa United 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The result marks…
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Clinical City outclass United in dominant Manchester derby display
Manchester City delivered a masterclass performance to outclass Manchester United 3–0 in a one-sided derby at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland netting a brace and Phil Foden also on the scoresheet. Pep Guardiola’s side returned from the international break looking to bounce back from consecutive league defeats, and they did so in emphatic fashion. City were clinical in attack,…
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