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Super Eagles coach picks Musa, NPFL stars for London Unity Cup

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has named eight players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in his squad for the upcoming international invitational tournament, the Unity Cup, set to take place in London later this month. The tournament will feature Nigeria’s rivals Ghana, as well as Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Topping the list is…

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Tinubu’s sports agenda already yielding grassroots results — Olopade

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for transformative grassroots sports development is already producing tangible results, citing the introduction of the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) at the National Sports Festival as a key example. Hon. Olopade emphasized that grassroots sports development is a cornerstone of the Renewed Hope…

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FIFA expands Women’s World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA has announced that the Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams starting with the 2031 edition, following consultation with confederations and other stakeholders. The decision, made unanimously during a virtual FIFA Council meeting, aims to broaden global representation, giving more nations and players access to elite competition and accelerating investment in women’s football. The new format…

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AFN seeks compensation after Nigeria misses World Relays over visa delays

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is seeking financial compensation after visa delays forced Team Nigeria to withdraw from the 2025 World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China. The AFN cited severe delays in visa processing by Chinese embassies in the United States, Germany, and Nigeria as the reason for the withdrawal. In a press release issued Friday, the AFN expressed…

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NPFL orders same kickoff time for matchday 37 fixtures

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed a simultaneous kickoff time of 3 p.m. for all Matchday 37 fixtures. Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, said the directive is consistent with the policy of ensuring sporting fairness to all participating clubs. “We earlier directed that for the trophy presentation ceremony in Ikenne, the fixture should kick…

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Europa League: Manchester United, Tottenham set up all-English final

By Olaolu Joseph Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur secured second-leg wins to set up an all-English final in the UEFA Europa League. Holding a 4-1 advantage from the first leg, United returned to Old Trafford and inflicted another 4-1 defeat on Athletic Club to progress to the final with a 7-1 aggregate victory. United overcame a shaky start to turn…

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Chelsea edge Djurgarden to reach Conference League final

Chelsea booked their place in the Conference League final after sealing a comfortable semi-final triumph against Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge. Despite making 10 changes from Sunday’s win over Premier League champions Liverpool and handing a first senior start to 16-year-old Reggie Walsh, the Blues hardly broke a sweat in completing a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Swedish visitors. They will…

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Flying Eagles captain eyes victory against Senegal in AFCON quarter-final

By Olaolu Joseph Captain of Nigeria’s U-20 team, Daniel Bameyi, says the Flying Eagles are determined to beat title holders Senegal in their African U-20 Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Egypt. Speaking ahead of the crucial tie, Bameyi emphasized the team’s focus and belief. “We’ve come this far by staying disciplined and focused. Now that it’s Senegal, we know…

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Afcon U-20: Zubairu admits game against Kenya was difficult

By Olaolu Joseph Flying Eagles’ head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, admitted his side were stretched to the limit by Kenya in Wednesday’s match. He also acknowledged the disappointment felt by Nigerian fans following the team’s 2-2 draw with the Kenyans, despite securing qualification to the next round of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Nigerian team had to…

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NPFL threatens to fine coaches who boycott post-match interviews

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Commissioners have been directed to ensure that all clubs and their coaches fully comply with post-match protocols, including mandatory interviews with journalists. Chairman of the NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, issued the directive via the Matchday Situation Room, where league operations officials interact with Match Commissioners in real time to ensure smooth matchday management. “It…

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