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Tinubu approves full payment of Super Falcons’ allowances ahead of WAFCON final
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of all outstanding allowances and match bonuses owed to the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of their final match at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, noting that the…
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Manu Garba returns as NFF appoints coaches for Golden Eaglets, Falconets
By Tosin Omojola – Ahead of upcoming international engagements, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed new head coaches for the U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, and the U-20 women’s national team, the Super Falconets. The appointments followed recommendations by the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee, which submitted the names of the selected coaches. Based on the recommendation, experienced…
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WAFCON: CAF appoints Namibian referee for Nigeria-Morocco final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Namibia’s Antsino Twanyanyukwa as the referee for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 final. Antsino, one of the standout performers among match officials during the tournament, will make history as the first Namibian to officiate a WAFCON final. Her steady leadership, consistency, and calm control of matches…
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FRSC seeks partnership with NFF for International Youth Day programme
Top officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FCT), led by newly appointed Commander Felix Theman, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday to propose a partnership for its upcoming Youth Hangout, commemorating the 2025 International Youth Day on August 12. Theman and his delegation held strategic discussions with NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi…
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NFF General Secretary urges coaches to embrace continuous learning
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has urged coaches who recently completed the Coaching Educators’ Course to continually advance their knowledge, stressing that football laws and techniques are constantly evolving. Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Sanusi addressed the fifteen participating coaches, instructors, and…
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Super Falcons captain Ajibade targets historic WAFCON triumph
Three years after receiving a red card that ended her participation in the semi-final of the 12th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is leading Nigeria’s charge towards a record-extending title and personal redemption. Ajibade was sent off alongside teammate Halimatu Ayinde in the semi-final clash against hosts Morocco, forcing Nigeria to play…
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WWE confirms Hulk Hogan’s death at 71
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has officially confirmed the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. The iconic WWE Hall of Famer died on Thursday morning at the age of 71. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Emergency services responded to a report of cardiac arrest, with police and paramedics seen outside…
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Chelle unveils 23 home-based stars for CHAN 2025
Super Eagles B head coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 23-man squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2nd to 30th August 2025. The squad includes team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, defender Sikiru Alimi, and forward Godwin Obaje. Also listed are goalkeeper Ozoemena Ani, defenders Sodiq Ismaila and Stephen…
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Team Nigeria departs for inaugural African School Sports Championship in Algeria
A 60-member contingent of student-athletes has departed Nigeria for Annaba, Algeria, to participate in the inaugural African School Sports Championship scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025. The Nigerian team will compete in 10 sporting disciplines, including athletics (12 athletes), swimming (8), football (18), taekwondo (4), beach canoe (4), badminton (3), basketball 3×3 (3), beach volleyball (2),…
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Ivory Coast edge Nigeria to win WAFU Zone B U-20 AFCON with late winner
In a dramatic conclusion to the WAFU Zone B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Ivory Coast emerged champions with a stoppage-time goal that secured a 1-0 victory over defending champions Nigeria. The tightly contested match remained goalless for the majority of regulation time, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to convert. Just as the match appeared destined…
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