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U-20 AFCON: Nigeria to face Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco in Group B
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will now face Morocco, Kenya, and Tunisia in the group phase of the 24th Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, taking place in Egypt from April 27th to May 18th this year. In a redraw conducted at the headquarters of the Egypt Football Association in Cairo on Sunday, Egypt and South Africa, who were originally in Nigeria’s group…
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Unity Cup 2025: Chelle set to test new talents
Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has said he will use the upcoming FIFA international window to test new invitees and assess which players fit into his system, potentially earning a permanent spot on the team. Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are set to face off in the Unity Cup, scheduled to take place at the 17,250-capacity Gtech…
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Christian “Chairman” Chukwu: We have lost an icon – NSC DG
By Olaolu Joseph The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Christian Chukwu, describing it as a monumental loss for Nigeria. In a press statement issued on his behalf by his media aide, Kola Daniel, Honourable Olopade mourned the passing of the former national team captain and coach. He…
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NFF mourns as 1980 AFCON-winning captain, dies at 74
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu, who captained Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad and later coached the national team. He died in his hometown of Enugu on Saturday at the age of 74. Nicknamed ‘Chairman’ for his commanding presence and leadership qualities both at club level with Enugu…
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Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu: The end of an era as a legend departs
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning following the loss of one of the country’s greatest icons, Christian Chukwu (MFR), who passed away early Saturday at the age of 74. His death marks the end of a golden era in the nation’s football history. Born on January 4, 1951, Christian Chukwu was more than just…
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NSC boss Dikko mourns passing of Christian Chukwu
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has described the death of the national team’s most iconic captain, Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu, as a sad development. Mallam Dikko spoke minutes after receiving the shocking news from Chukwu’s teammate, Dr. Segun Odegbami. His words: “This news came to me as a big shock. Chairman is no more. On…
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Former Super Eagles captain, coach Christian Chukwu passes away at 74
By Tosin Brown Renowned former Nigerian footballer and ex-coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. The news of his passing was announced by football legend, Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. In his words, “My Chairman has passed on. I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR,…
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NSC inaugurates sub-committees for 22nd National Sports Festival
As preparations intensify for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games Ogun 2025, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated 19 sub-committees to ensure the successful hosting of the event, scheduled to take place from May 16 to 30, 2025. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, the Director General of the…
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Unity Cup 2025: Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad to clash in London
The final signatures, seals, and agreements were completed on Wednesday for this year’s Unity Cup Invitational Tournament, which will feature Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago. The event is set to take place at the 17,250-capacity Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London, in the final days of May 2025. Speaking about the tournament, Rotimi Pedro of AfroSport said:…
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Flying Eagles step up preparations in Abuja ahead of U-20 AFCON in Egypt
Seven-time champions Nigeria have relocated back to the Federal Capital, Abuja, as they intensify preparations for the 24th Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, starting later this month in Egypt. The team returned to Abuja after a three-week training program in Katsina, where they had camped to acclimatize to the weather, which was found to be similar to that of Côte…
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