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Madagascar picks neutral ground for Nigeria AFCON qualifier clash
By Tosin Omojola Madagascar will host Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Morocco during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The Football Federation of Madagascar has chosen Morocco as the venue for its home matches after stadiums in the country failed to secure approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international fixtures. The decision means the…
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Premier League returns as Arsenal begin title defence
By Tosin Omojola The Premier League season will begin this weekend, with defending champions Arsenal opening their title defence as Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea also begin their campaigns. Arsenal will open proceedings on Friday when they host newly promoted Coventry City. The Gunners begin their bid for back-to-back league titles against a Coventry side returning to the…
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Tragedy as young referee dies during Abuja fitness exercise
By Tosin Omojola A young Nigerian football referee, Awang Solomon Maram, has reportedly died after collapsing during a fitness test at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday. Maram was among 25 promising young referees undergoing development with the aim of producing future Nigerian international match officials. He reportedly became unwell during the exercise before later passing away.…
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NFF inaugurates fact-finding panel on Nigeria’s football setback
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on Monday inaugurated a Fact-Finding Committee on Nigeria’s recent football setbacks, urging members to work with sincerity and diligence. The committee was set up after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to investigate the causes of the national teams’…
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NFF axes Super Falcons technical team after World Cup miss
By Tosin Omojola The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect. It, however, did not give a reason for the decision. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step…
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Cameroon win first-ever WAFCON title, thrash Malawi 3-0
By Tosin Omojola Cameroon have been crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions for the first time after defeating Malawi 3–0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto added the other goal as the Indomitable Lionesses delivered a dominant first-half performance to secure a historic victory. The triumph ends Cameroon’s…
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Rangers, 3SC shift CAF home games to Abeokuta
By Tosin Omojola Rangers International of Enugu and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan will host their respective continental opponents at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, after selecting the venue for their upcoming CAF inter-club fixtures. The decision means both Nigerian clubs will move away from the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, which had earlier…
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Arsenal thrash Man City 3-0 to win Community Shield
By Tosin Omojola English Premier League champions Arsenal made a bold statement about their readiness for the new season with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over FA Cup holders Manchester City in the Community Shield. The Gunners demonstrated their superiority over the Citizens, scoring two goals in the first half of the encounter, traditionally staged as the curtain-raiser for the new…
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NSC hails Junior D’Tigress’ 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, for qualifying for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in China. The team secured the ticket after a 53–50 semi-final win over hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the FIBA U-19 AfroBasket, also booking a place in Sunday’s final against Mali. NSC Director-General,…
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Former France international Vieira agrees 4-year deal to coach Senegal
By Tosin Omojola Former France international Patrick Vieira has reportedly agreed a deal with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) to become head coach of the Teranga Lions. According to Malang Sané, Vieira has signed a four-year contract under an ambitious long-term project called “Patrick Vieira Vision 2030,” earning between 35 million and 45 million CFA francs monthly (about $61,600 to…
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