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Flying Eagles edge Niger on penalties to reach WAFU Zone B final
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, on Sunday booked their place in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship after a tense penalty shootout victory over Niger Republic. The match, played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, saw Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s side withstand intense pressure in a cagey encounter that ended goalless after regulation time.…
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No WAFCON funds for NFF until Falcons are paid, says Dikko
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to access any part of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) prize money until players and officials of the Super Falcons are fully paid their entitlements. Dikko emphasized that 30% of Nigeria’s total tournament earnings must be set aside and…
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Lagos set to host E1 Water Racing Championship in October
Lagos is set to make history as the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Water Racing Championship, scheduled for October 4th and 5th, 2025. The announcement was made by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during his visit to Monaco over the weekend, where he attended the ongoing edition of the E1 Championship. Speaking from Monaco, Governor Sanwo-Olu described…
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Flying Eagles set to battle Niger in WAFU B U-20 semi-final
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will take on the Junior Menas of Niger Republic today (Sunday) in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana. The match promises to be a thrilling…
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WAFCON: Super Falcons still improving, says coach Madugu
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu says his team is growing stronger after their emphatic 5-0 win over Zambia in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final. Following a mixed performance in the group stage, Nigeria produced their most convincing display of the tournament on Friday, overpowering the Copper Queens with attacking flair. Speaking after the match, Madugu said…
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WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Zambia 5-0 to reach semi-finals
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a dominant performance on Friday evening, crushing Zambia 5-0 to book a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The quarter-final match, played at Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, saw Nigeria take control early, with Osinachi Ohale opening the scoring in the 2nd minute after connecting with…
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NSC to reward Nigerian medalists at Africa U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced cash rewards of ₦1 million for each gold medal, ₦750,000 for silver, and ₦500,000 for bronze won by Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing CAA Africa U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta. The announcement was made on Day 2 of the competition as NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade,…
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WAFCON: Super Falcons seek revenge, quarter-final ticket against Zambia
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a tough quarter-final clash this evening against Zambia in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Having topped their group in the preliminary stage—though not convincingly—the Nigerians will need to raise their performance against a determined Zambian side. At stake is a place in the semi-finals, but the Falcons…
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Nigerian referees snubbed as CAF lists 70 match officials for CHAN
By Olaolu Joseph – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday released the list of match officials who will take charge of matches at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be staged in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In what could be described as a setback for Nigeria, the football governing body listed 70 match officials for the championship, with…
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NFF commences Coach Educators’ Course in Abuja
By Olaolu Joseph – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday launched its Coach Educators’ Course in Abuja, becoming the sixth country in Africa to implement the initiative. The federation’s Secretary-General, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (MON), coordinated the inauguration ceremony. Speaking at the event, Dr. Sanusi expressed his delight over the programme’s rollout, noting its significance in developing elite coaches. “We…
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