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Nigeria welcomes Africa’s best to 3rd U18/U20 Athletics Championships
Nigeria is set to host the continent’s finest young athletes as Abeokuta, Ogun State, prepares to welcome 43 countries for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025. A total of 937 athletes and officials have confirmed participation in the continental competition, which promises to showcase the next generation of African track…
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Shittu denies Siasia’s $50,000 bribery allegation against Mikel Obi
By Olaolu Joseph – John Shittu, former agent of ex-Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi, has dismissed recent bribery allegations made by former national team coach Samson Siasia as baseless and unfounded. Siasia had, in a recent interview, alleged that Mikel—through his agent Shittu—offered him a $50,000 bribe in a bid to secure a spot at the 2008 Beijing Olympic…
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NFF extends NPFL, NNL, NLO boards’ tenure till 2026
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the tenure of the boards of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), and Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) until the end of the current NFF administration. This decision means the boards led by Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye (NPFL), Chief George Aluo (NNL), and Silas Ali Agara…
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Siasia reveals Mikel’s alleged bribe attempt to join 2008 Olympic squad
By Olaolu Joseph – The ongoing feud between former Flying Eagles coach Samson Siasia and ex-Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has intensified after Siasia revealed that Mikel allegedly offered him money to secure a place in Nigeria’s 2008 Olympic squad. The dispute started after Mikel claimed he personally paid for the national team’s flight tickets, a statement Siasia later…
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Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B U-20 Boys’ Cup
The Flying Eagles have officially opened camp in Abuja as they begin preparations for the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Under-20 Boys’ Cup. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has invited a squad made up largely of players who featured for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. The tournament will serve as part of the team’s…
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Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara’s Federation Cup champions with cash, land
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has awarded cash prizes and other benefits to players of Kwara United Football Club following their historic victory as the 2025 President Federation Cup champions. Governor AbdulRazaq announced a reward of ₦5 million and a plot of land at the exclusive Kwara Smart City for each player, praising them for…
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Despite beating Ghana, Falcons still have work to do — Coach Madugu
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, says the team still has areas to improve despite their convincing 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly match played in Casablanca on Sunday. Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade sealed the win for the Falcons in the closed-door game held at Ziaida Palace Benslimane field. Madugu said…
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Nigeria beat Egypt to qualify for 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship
By Olaolu Joseph – Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team, Kayode Ajilore, has praised his players for securing a ticket to the 2025 World Championship during the CAVB Continental Championship held in Martil, Morocco. The Nigerian team qualified for the World Championship, scheduled for November 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, after finishing third at the competition in Morocco. The…
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Meet the 7 most successful Nigerian footballers in history
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria, a country well known for its passion for football, is blessed with players who have competed with some of the biggest names in the sport globally. Many of these stars have featured for top clubs around the world and have won numerous trophies across different competitions. In this piece, we highlight the seven most decorated Nigerian…
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Participants hail organisers as maiden NPFL coaches’ workshop ends in Ikenne
The Nigeria Premier League Club Managers Association (NPLCMA) has successfully concluded its first-ever Capacity Building Colloquium, held from June 26 to 28, 2025, at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne, Ogun State. The groundbreaking workshop, organised in partnership with the Africa Development Program and AMAPRO, brought together top resource persons, including NFF Technical Director Austin Eguavoen, High-Performance Analyst Mohammed…
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