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Super Falcons battle Portugal in pre-WAFCON friendly

Nigeria’s Super Falcons, aiming for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next month, will face Portugal’s senior women’s national team in a friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The Falcons departed Abuja for Casablanca on Sunday morning aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, before heading to Lisbon for the match. Before…

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AFN expresses shock over Ofili’s alleged switch to Turkey

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed shock over the reported switch of allegiance by one of the country’s top female athletes, Favour Ofili, who has allegedly opted to represent Turkey. AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, in a chat with the media on Sunday, said he and his newly elected board, like many Nigerians and sports lovers, only heard…

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Ofili dumps Nigeria for Turkey over Olympic disappointments

Sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially switched her sporting nationality from Nigeria to Turkey, citing repeated administrative failures that cost her two Olympic appearances. In 2021, Ofili was barred from competing in the 200m event at the Tokyo Olympics after the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) failed to conduct the required tests. She was…

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AFCON title, World Cup ticket our priority – Troost-Ekong

By Olaolu Joseph – With Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hanging in the balance, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reaffirmed that securing a spot at the mundial remains the team’s top priority. To achieve this goal, Nigeria must win all remaining qualifiers while hoping for favourable outcomes from other teams, including the possibility of South Africa…

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Madugu unveils 24-woman squad for WAFCON 2025

Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has named a 24-player squad for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) taking place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. The team includes top stars like captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Francisca Ordega. A large number of the players began training in Abuja on Thursday and will continue…

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NSC mourns Abba Yola, hails his legacy in sports administration

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has described the passing of former Kano Pillars Chairman, Alhaji Abba Yola, as a painful loss to Nigeria’s sports community. The Kano-born sports administrator was a retired Assistant Director in the Sports Ministry and also served as Chief of Staff to former Sports Minister, Hon. Sunday Dare, among other high-profile positions he held in the…

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NFF mourns passing of former Kano Pillars chairman

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed profound shock and grief over the death of retired technocrat and former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola, who passed away early Friday morning after a period of illness. Alhaji Yola was a highly experienced civil servant who served in various capacities, including as Zonal…

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NFF invites US-based forward Chioma Okafor to Super Falcons’ WAFCON camp

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strengthened the Super Falcons’ squad ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by extending an invitation to United States-based forward, Chioma Okafor. Okafor, who plays for the University of Connecticut, is expected to join the Falcons’ training camp in Lisbon on Friday, June 20. According to a letter from the NFF,…

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NSC applauded as Team Nigeria shines at Para Grand Prix in Tunisia

The Para-Olympics Committee of Nigeria (PCN) has attributed the recent success of Team Nigeria at the Para Grand Prix in Tunisia to the unwavering support from the National Sports Commission (NSC). These were the remarks of PCN President, Sunday Odebode, as he celebrated the performance of the country’s para-athletes. Nigeria finished second overall out of 42 countries that participated in…

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Kenya to host CHAN 2024 grand finale

By Olaolu Joseph – The grand finale of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held in Kenya on August 30, 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday officially released the schedule for the 19-team tournament, designed exclusively for players who compete in their domestic leagues. The championship, which has experienced multiple postponements, will be co-hosted by…

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