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Africa’s World Cup dream within reach – CAF President
By Tosin Omojola Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has expressed confidence that an African nation will soon win the FIFA World Cup following what he described as the continent’s strongest-ever performance at the 2026 tournament. Africa was represented by 10 teams at the expanded 48-team competition—Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South…
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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint bid to host 2032 AFCON
By Tosin Omojola Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant collaboration among the three Sahel nations under military rule. The Malian Football Federation announced that officials from the three countries met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe in New York on Saturday…
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LASPEC wins Revenue House Cup in penalty thriller
The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) emerged champions of the maiden edition of the 2026 Revenue House Football Competition after defeating F&M 10-9 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final held at Agidigbi Primary School field in Lagos. The tournament, organised by F&M ACME Enterprises Limited, brought together agencies and organisations within Lagos State’s revenue and public service ecosystem…
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AFN unveils star-studded athletics squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
By Tosin Omojola The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s medal prospects after unveiling a 29-member athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The team comprises 16 female and 13 male athletes, blending established stars with promising young talents as Nigeria aims for a successful campaign at one of the Commonwealth’s premier…
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Arokodare pushes for Fiorentina switch, sparks Wolves drama
By Tosin Omojola Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare reportedly disrupted a training session after refusing to leave the pitch in an apparent bid to force a move to Italian Serie A side Fiorentina. According to BBC Sport, the 25-year-old Nigeria international sat down on the pitch during Monday’s training session and insisted the club allow him to join Fiorentina. Wolves are…
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Team Nigeria ready for medal hunt as Glasgow 2026 begins Thursday
By Tosin Omojola After months of meticulous planning, weeks of intensive high-performance training in Aberdeen, Scotland, and years of preparation, Team Nigeria is set to begin its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially open on Thursday. The Nigerian contingent has settled into the Games Village following the conclusion of its final training camp in Aberdeen, while the…
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Repay FG’s support with medals – Kida tells Team Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Musa Kida, has urged Team Nigeria to repay the Federal Government’s support with strong performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which begin on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland. Kida said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has shown commitment to sports development through increased support for athletes and federations, and called…
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Flying Eagles hit ground running in Cote D’Ivoire ahead WAFU B U-20 championship
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have settled into their camp in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The team arrived in Abidjan before making the 235-kilometre journey to Yamoussoukro, where preparations for the tournament are now in full swing. Under the supervision of head coach Abdul Maikaba, the Flying Eagles held…
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Super Falcons camp hits 23 as Ijamilusi arrives in Casablanca
By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons’ camp in Casablanca received a boost on Tuesday as the number of players at the team’s Marriott Hotel base increased to 23 following the arrival of forward Folashade Ijamilusi. Ijamilusi, who plays for Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng in the Chinese Women’s Super League, arrived in Casablanca shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday after completing…
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Ashe boosts Team Nigeria’s commonwealth games hopes with 100m victory
By Tosin Omojola With just two days to the start of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s sprint squad has received a timely boost as Favour Ashe claimed victory in the men’s 100m at the BFTAA Open in Lee Valley, England. The Nigerian sprinter crossed the finish line in 10.06 seconds, aided by a +2.6m/s tailwind, to beat Great…
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