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CAF reels out decision over Libya-Nigeria botched match
By Tosin Omojola In its ruling on Saturday, signed by the Chairman, Ousmane Kane, the CAF Disciplinary Board decided as follows: The Libya Football Federation was found to have breached Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. Match No. 87 (Libya vs. Nigeria) of the CAF…
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CHAN 2025: Eguavoen invites 35 home-based stars for Ghana tie
By Tosin Omojola Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called up Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye among a list of 35 players for the Super Eagles B team for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana. The first leg of the fixture, which recalls the qualification…
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BREAKING: CAF awards 3 points to Nigeria against Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a decision on the Libya vs Nigeria 2025 AFCON Qualifier scheduled for Benina, Libya. Libya is to forfeit the game which means 3 points and 3 goals have been awarded to Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Libya was also handed a hefty fine of $50,000. Former media officer of the Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye…
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Busy weekend for Nigerian women as Super Falcons, Flamingos seek honours
By Tosin Omojola It is a busy schedule for Nigeria this Saturday as two of her women’s national teams will be in action at different venues. At home, the senior women’s team, the Super Falcons, under the guidance of coach Justin Madugu, will face Algeria’s Green Ladies in the first of a two-legged international friendly match. The encounter, scheduled to…
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Lawmakers support President Tinubu on Dikko’s appointment as NSC Chairman
By Tosin Omojola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to appoint Mallam Shehu Dikko, former vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has received widespread commendation from Nigerians. On Wednesday, October 23, President Tinubu announced the dissolution of the Ministry of Sports Development, replacing it with the NSC, and appointed Dikko as…
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NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko meets SGF, former Sports Minister
By Tosin Omojola Newly appointed National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and former Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, on Friday in Abuja. The meeting is part of early efforts to establish a robust framework aimed at transforming Nigeria’s sports landscape into a sustainable sports economy.…
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Naira rain as Nigerians motivate Flying Eagles ahead Niger Republic clash
By Tosin Omojolahe U-20 Boys National Team, the Flying Eagles, to secure an AFCON 2025 ticket at the expense of Niger Republic on Saturday, well-meaning Nigerians from all walks of life have contributed funds to motivate the squad toward victory. Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin, has rewarded the team’s efforts so far with N2 million. Super Eagles and…
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NPFL Chairman Elegbeleye hails Sunday Dare’s appointment
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the nation’s premier league, NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has congratulated former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare, on his recent appointment as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and National Orientation. Elegbeleye, a former Director General of the National Sports Commission and member of the House of…
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Senator Barau Jibrin donates N2m to Flying Eagles
By Tosin Omojola Deputy President of the Senate, Dr. Barau Jibrin, has donated two million naira to Nigeria’s U-20 Men’s national team, the Flying Eagles. The team’s Media Officer, Babs Sharif Abdallah, confirmed the donation by Dr. Barau Jibrin. On Thursday, the Flying Eagles defeated Côte d’Ivoire and qualified for the semifinals of the ongoing U-20 AFCON qualifying tournament in…
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Special Eagles honour NFF President, Gusau
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, has received a prestigious award from the Special Eagles, Nigeria’s esteemed amputee football team. Gusau received the honour during a courtesy visit led by the Special Eagles’ President, Mr. Paul Maduakor, at the NFF Headquarters in Abuja on Friday The Special Eagles team, comprised…
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