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Diogo Jota joins list of crash victims honoured with jersey retirement
By Olaolu Joseph – As the football world mourns the tragic passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, the club has become the sixth to retire the jersey number of a player who died in similar circumstances. Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva, died in a fatal accident in Spain early Thursday morning, just days after his wedding. Following his…
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35 players listed for camping in Ikenne ahead of CHAN 2024
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s preparation for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has begun with the invitation of 35 players for camping ahead of the tournament. The national team handlers released a list of 35 players expected to converge on the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne for camping. The list comprises five goalkeepers, ten defenders, nine midfielders, and eleven…
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Ex-Super Eagles’ midfielder urges Siasia, Mikel to end feud
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has described the recent public spat between his former teammate, Samson Siasia, and ex-captain John Mikel Obi as “a stinking situation that is not good for public consumption.” Adepoju, fondly known as “Headmaster” during his playing days, advised that the controversy over who paid for the under-23 national team’s flight to the 2016 Olympic…
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Family officially releases statement on Peter Rufai’s demise
By Olaolu Joseph – Hours after news of his death broke, the family of late Nigerian goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai, has issued an official statement confirming his passing. In the statement jointly signed by 11 family members—including his siblings and children—the family confirmed the time, cause of his death, and briefly reflected on his career. “With total submission to the…
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From 1963–2025: Important moments in the life of Nigerian goalkeeping legend Peter ‘Dodo Mayana’ Rufai
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s football fraternity was thrown into mourning on Thursday following the demise of legendary safe hands, Peter Rufai, who passed away at the age of 61. The towering, charismatic goaltender was a great goalie who made the Super Eagles’ squad formidable in the 90s, particularly between 1993 and 1994. He was courageous and inspirational between the…
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NSC mourns Peter Rufai, hails late goalkeeper as national icon
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana. He died at the age of 61. In a statement, the commission described Rufai as not just a national treasure but also a global ambassador of Nigerian football.…
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Diogo Jota’s funeral holds Friday
By Olaolu Joseph – Diogo Jota’s funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today (Friday), just a day after he and his brother were killed in a fiery road accident. According to The Mail, the service will take place in São Cosme, in his home city of Porto, northern Portugal — where just two weeks ago, the 28-year-old married his…
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Shock as ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai reportedly dies
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s football community was thrown into shock on Thursday following unconfirmed reports of the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The news, which circulated widely on social media and some online platforms, claimed that Rufai died in Lagos after a prolonged illness. A Lagos State Government official was cited as the source, though no…
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Nigeria Weightlifting Federation releases timetable for 2025 Electoral Congress
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has released the official timetable for its 2025 Electoral Congress, signalling the commencement of the process to elect new Executive Committee members. According to a statement signed by the NWF Secretary-General, Melvina Apeh, nomination forms for aspiring candidates will be available from Thursday, July 3 to Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The Electoral Committee is expected…
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Portugal international Diogo Jota dies in crash with brother in Spain
Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died alongside his younger brother, André Silva, in a tragic car crash in Spain, sending shockwaves through the global football community. He was 28. The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday in the Zamora province of Spain. Reports indicate that the two brothers were traveling in a Lamborghini when a…
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