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Osimhen returns, assists in Galatasaray win
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international Victor Osimhen returned to action on Friday night as Galatasaray defeated Kasimpasa 3-1 in an Istanbul derby. The Super Eagles striker, who had been sidelined for a month after sustaining an injury in another Istanbul clash against Basaksehir, was introduced in the 77th minute. Osimhen marked his return with an assist for Mario Lemina, who…
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Africa has talent to win World Cup – CAF President
By Tosin Omojola Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has declared that an African national team must win the FIFA World Cup. Motsepe made the declaration on Thursday at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde, stressing the need for African football to raise its ambitions and compete for the biggest prize in international football. He said…
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Ex-Flying Eagles Coaches, players urge NFF to pay outstanding entitlements
By Tosin Omojola Players and technical officials of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national football team, the Flying Eagles, have appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to settle outstanding qualification bonuses, daily allowances and match bonuses allegedly owed to them. Repeated appeals to the NFF have reportedly yielded no results, leaving players and officials who…
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Fagbolagun reigns supreme at Lagos NUJ Games, wins women’s table tennis gold
Biola Fagbolagun of Lagos Traffic Radio has won the women’s table tennis gold medal at the 2026 Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Media Games. Fagbolagun, who covers the Lagos State House of Assembly, defeated Menanya Anulika of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) 13-11, 13-11 in straight sets to clinch the title. The competition was held…
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Adeleye wins men’s table tennis at 2026 Lagos NUJ Media Games
Shakiru Adeleye of Lagos State Television (LTV), who covers the Lagos State House of Assembly, has won the men’s table tennis gold medal at the 2026 Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Media Games. Adeleye defeated Opeyemi Badmus of the Ministry of Information and Strategy Chapel in straight sets, winning 11-7, 11-5 to emerge champion. The…
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Flamingos arrive Morocco for U-17 women’s World Cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived safely in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team landed in Casablanca on Wednesday and has settled at the Ibis Hotel, where preparations for the tournament will continue. The Flamingos are drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and…
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Super Eagles drop to 30th in FIFA ranking
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking released on Wednesday after a difficult international window. The three-time African champions, who were ranked 26th in the previous edition, recorded one win, one defeat and one draw during the period. Nigeria began with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their…
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Falcons ready for Comoros clash despite key withdrawals – Eguavoen
By Tosin Omojola Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed concerns that the withdrawal of key players could affect the Super Falcons’ chances against Comoros in the 2028 Olympic Women’s Football Tournament qualifiers. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-leg second-round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on October 9 and 13, with both matches hosted in Nigeria because…
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Russia draw boosts Super Eagles’ AFCON hopes – NFF
By Tosin Omojola The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has praised the Super Eagles for their remarkable comeback in Tuesday’s 3-3 draw with Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod. “This is the Super Eagles we want to see turn up each and every time. The NFF, the Nigeria football family, and…
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Hon. Usman Team wins Ile Aanu 6-aside football competition in Ede
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Hon. Usman Team has emerged champion of the third edition of the Ile Aanu 6-aside Football Competition after defeating Sheebaby Team 2-1 on penalties in a thrilling final. The final, played in the presence of a large crowd in Ede, Osun State, ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, forcing both teams to settle…
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