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‘It’ll be shameful if Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup’ – Onyeka
By Olaolu Joseph – Super Eagles midfielder, Ogochukwu Frank Onyeka, has admitted it would be a huge shame if Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Augsburg of Germany player stressed the importance of Nigeria featuring in the tournament, which will be the first-ever World Cup jointly hosted by three countries — the USA, Canada, and…
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Flying Eagles to resume camp in Abuja ahead of WAFU B tournament
Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will resume camp in Abuja this weekend as preparations intensify for the rescheduled WAFU B U-20 Boys Championship in Ghana. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu confirmed the development. The team had previously been in camp in Abuja but was released two weeks ago following the indefinite postponement of the tournament, which was originally scheduled…
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British-Nigerian teen sprint sensation chases Olympic dream
At just 13, Annabelle Fasuba is already turning heads on the track, and not just because of her lightning pace. The British-born Nigerian sprinter is clocking times that haven’t been seen in her age group in over three decades, drawing admiration from coaches, family, and athletics fans alike. “She’s 13, just about to turn 14, so those times at that…
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Super Falcons, Portugal share spoils in pre-WAFCON tie in Lisbon
Reigning African best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, delivered a standout performance as Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Portugal to a goalless draw in a pre-Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) friendly on Monday in Lisbon. Despite arriving in Portugal less than 24 hours before the match, the nine-time African champions showed no signs of fatigue, matching their hosts in a fiercely contested…
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2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s chances brighten as South Africa faces FIFA sanction
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may receive a major boost as South Africa faces an imminent points deduction for fielding an ineligible player during a qualifier against Lesotho in March. A top football official revealed that the sanction is certain and only awaits formal announcement by FIFA. “It is now just a question of when…
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WAFCON exploits earn Oshoala CAF special recognition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has honoured Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala for her outstanding contributions to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). As the countdown to the 2024 edition of the championship in Morocco continues, CAF has been spotlighting record-breaking achievements by countries and individuals across the tournament’s history. Oshoala, who is set for her fifth WAFCON appearance,…
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Super Falcons battle Portugal in pre-WAFCON friendly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons, aiming for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next month, will face Portugal’s senior women’s national team in a friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The Falcons departed Abuja for Casablanca on Sunday morning aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, before heading to Lisbon for the match. Before…
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AFN expresses shock over Ofili’s alleged switch to Turkey
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed shock over the reported switch of allegiance by one of the country’s top female athletes, Favour Ofili, who has allegedly opted to represent Turkey. AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, in a chat with the media on Sunday, said he and his newly elected board, like many Nigerians and sports lovers, only heard…
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Ofili dumps Nigeria for Turkey over Olympic disappointments
Sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially switched her sporting nationality from Nigeria to Turkey, citing repeated administrative failures that cost her two Olympic appearances. In 2021, Ofili was barred from competing in the 200m event at the Tokyo Olympics after the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) failed to conduct the required tests. She was…
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AFCON title, World Cup ticket our priority – Troost-Ekong
By Olaolu Joseph – With Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hanging in the balance, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reaffirmed that securing a spot at the mundial remains the team’s top priority. To achieve this goal, Nigeria must win all remaining qualifiers while hoping for favourable outcomes from other teams, including the possibility of South Africa…
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