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Flying Eagles step up preparations in Abuja ahead of U-20 AFCON in Egypt
Seven-time champions Nigeria have relocated back to the Federal Capital, Abuja, as they intensify preparations for the 24th Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, starting later this month in Egypt. The team returned to Abuja after a three-week training program in Katsina, where they had camped to acclimatize to the weather, which was found to be similar to that of Côte…
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UCL: Declan Rice scores twice as Arsenal stun Real Madrid 3-0
…Inter hammer Bayern in Germany By Olaolu Joseph Arsenal tore up the bookmakers’ predictions with an astonishing 3-0 win over favourites Real Madrid in Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium. After a goalless first half, the Gunners produced a dominant second-half performance to secure a commanding advantage ahead of the return leg next week…
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NNPC Chairman meets NSC to explore sports growth collaboration
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has expressed excitement over the potential collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and the Sports Commission. The DG made this statement after a productive strategic meeting held in his office, during which the newly appointed Chairman of NNPC Limited, Eng. Musa Kida, paid him a…
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AFCON U-20: Zubairu beefing up squad with 7 foreign-based players
By Olaolu Joseph The technical crew of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles has extended their search for quality players beyond the shores of the country to strengthen the squad for the upcoming U-20 African Cup of Nations. Head coach of the team, Aliyu Zubairu, has invited seven overseas-based players for the final phase of camping in Abuja, as the team intensifies preparations…
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CAF B-Licence Coaching Course kicks off in Nigeria
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), officially inaugurated the first batch of participants for the CAF B-Licence Coaching Course on Monday at the NFF-FIFA Technical Centre, located inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The NFF President expressed his excitement, saying, “Today marks a moment of great joy for me.” He highlighted the…
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Nigeria expresses interest to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria has met the deadline for expressing interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. The Nigeria Olympic Committee emerged from its executive committee meeting on April 3, 2025, in Abuja, announcing that it had met the March 28, 2025 deadline for submitting its expression of interest for the bid process. Nigeria can only formally commence the bid…
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Nigerian players shine across European leagues
It was another action-packed weekend for Nigeria’s Super Eagles players across Europe, with several players making key contributions for their clubs in the Premier League, Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and La Liga. Iwobi Strikes as Fulham Stun Liverpool Alex Iwobi was on the scoresheet for Fulham in their thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday. The Super Eagles…
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LSSC, Global Ambassadors announce commemorative events to mark 2025 International Day of Sports
As part of the activities marking the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, the Lagos State Sports Commission (ISSC) in collaboration with Global Ambassadors Initiative has announced series of events commemorating the celebration. At a media briefing held on Friday at the Conference Room of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Director-General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu discussed extensively on…
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Olopade hails Gov Abiodun, BetKing for supporting Wheelchair Basketball
…assures Ogun will deliver world-class sports festival in May The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has commended the Government of Ogun State and BetKing for their outstanding support in hosting the BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, currently ongoing at the Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja, Abeokuta. Speaking at the event, Hon. Olopade expressed…
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2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s dream still alive – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, believes that Nigeria can still secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a challenging start to the qualifiers. Before his appointment, the Super Eagles failed to win any of their first four qualifying matches, leaving fans worried about their chances. A 2-0 victory against Amavubi (Rwanda) in Kigali brightened the country’s…
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