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NFF probes Nigeria’s poor national team run
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the poor performance of the country’s national teams in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time champions and holders of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), were eliminated…
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Shooting Stars appoint Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser
By Tosin Omojola Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have appointed experienced tactician Salisu Yusuf as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The appointment comes shortly after the Oluyole Warriors parted ways with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, bringing an end to his spell in charge of the Ibadan-based club. Yusuf…
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Play-Off: Super Falcons miss 2027 World Cup as South Africa beat Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola For the first time in FIFA Women’s World Cup history, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not feature at next year’s tournament in Brazil. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating the Super Falcons 2–1 in their playoff in Casablanca on Thursday night. Both teams had been eliminated in the Women’s…
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PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain Super Cup
By Tosin Omojola Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in Salzburg. Desire Doue’s 62nd-minute goal, confirmed by VAR, secured the trophy after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had given PSG the lead in the 20th minute. Villa equalised just before half-time through 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who volleyed in John McGinn’s cross to become the youngest…
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200 athletes for inaugural traditional sports championship
By Tosin Omojola Over 200 athletes are expected at the inaugural Traditional Sports National Open Championship scheduled for August 14–16, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The three-day event will feature Abula, Ayo, Langa, Dambe and Kokowa, according to the Technical Director of the Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria, Abdullahi Libata. Libata said the championship will showcase athletes’ skills,…
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WAFU B appeals to CAF for Nigeria’s U-20 AFCON slot
By Tosin Omojola Hope is growing for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to secure a place at the next CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after WAFU B formally appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for an additional slot. WAFU B has written to CAF, seeking the inclusion of Nigeria’s U-20 team in the tournament, which will be hosted by…
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Lagos gold rush: U-12 champs honoured after Denmark triumph
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, alongside the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, received the triumphant Dazzle Football Club of Lagos at the Commission’s office at Teslim Balogun Stadium. The team won a gold medal in the U-12 category and a silver medal in the U-14 category at the prestigious Dana…
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NFF apologies to Tinubu, Nigerians, rallies support for Falcons ahead World Play-off
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is fully mobilising support to keep the Super Falcons’ 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hopes alive through a play-off against South Africa. Ahead of Thursday’s WAFCON clash in Rabat, the NFF issued an apology and urged Nigerians to back the team. A win keeps Nigeria’s hopes alive, though two intercontinental…
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NSC, Enugu step up preparation for 2026 National Sports Festival
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Enugu State Government have stepped up preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026,” as the Main Organising Committee (MOC) prepares to inspect key sports facilities and infrastructure in the state. The MOC delegation will arrive in Enugu on August 25, 2026, ahead of inspections…
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Tragedy strikes as Katsina United defender Ozor reportedly dies
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian football has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Chinedu Ozor, a former Kano Pillars defender who recently joined Katsina United. Ozor reportedly collapsed during a pre-season match on Tuesday morning and was said to have passed away shortly after the incident. The right-back had recently joined Katsina United as he prepared for…
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