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NFF not owing late Christian Chukwu – Sanusi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims circulating on social media that the football-governing body is indebted to former Nigeria captain and coach, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday. Responding to a social media post alleging that the NFF owed the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team captain the sum of $128,000, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed…
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Flying Eagles coach Zubairu reacts to new U-20 AFCON draw
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso Zubairu, has downplayed concerns over the newly released draw for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The revised groupings became necessary following Côte d’Ivoire’s withdrawal as tournament hosts. Nigeria was initially placed in a challenging group alongside Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco. However, the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu crowns Zamalek Champions at 2025 African Volleyball finals
Zamalek Club of Egypt emerged champions at the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship held in Abuja on Sunday, 13th April 2025. The tournament, which drew top volleyball clubs from across the continent, ended on a high note with a colourful closing ceremony attended by top dignitaries. Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi; President, Confederation of African Volleyball;…
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Ghana’s Black Stars play better than Super Eagles, says Fireboy
By Tosin Brown Nigerian rising superstar Fireboy DML has expressed the opinion that Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, are better than Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Fireboy explained that although the Super Eagles have more individual talent, the Black Stars are a stronger team overall, with brilliant individuals. He said, “Right now, Ghana is a better team [than Nigeria’s Super Eagles].…
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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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