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Eagles drop points in Uyo as Zimbabwe secure late draw
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, a result that puts their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in jeopardy. Playing before a capacity crowd at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Eric Chelle-led Eagles failed to build on their 2-0 victory away to Rwanda…
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Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and soccer great Platini cleared in corruption case
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini were cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, two-and-a-half years after their initial acquittal. The Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in Muttenz, near Basel, ruled in favor of the pair, who had been accused of fraud. Swiss federal prosecutors had appealed their 2022…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu lights Unity Torch ahead of National Sports Festival
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the movement of the Torch of Unity ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games Ogun State 2025). The event is scheduled to be held from May 16 to May 30, 2025. Tinubu lit the torch at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja, at about 2:15 p.m. when…
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Tinubu lights Unity Torch ahead of National Sports Festival
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the movement of the Torch of Unity ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the Gateway Games Ogun State 2025. The festival is scheduled to take place from May 16 to May 30, 2025. Tinubu lit the torch at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja, at about…
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WCQ: South Africa risks sanctions for violating FIFA rules
…Nigeria to benefit from Group C leader’s error By Olaolu Joseph South Africa may face FIFA sanctions in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers for allegedly fielding an ineligible player, which could result in the forfeiture of points. The group leaders are under scrutiny for including Teboho Mokoena in their recent qualifier against Lesotho, despite the midfielder having received two yellow…
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CAF names Eritreans as match officials for Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe game
By Olaolu Joseph The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has listed Eritrean trio Tsegay Mogos Teklu, Michael Eyobel, and Samuel Menghis Sirak to officiate Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zimbabwe in Uyo. Teklu Mogos Tsegay, a no-nonsense referee, will be at the center of the encounter. This will be the third match Tsegay officiates in the…
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Super Eagles’ coach anticipates tough contest against Zimbabwe
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, says his team will not have an easy task against Zimbabwe when both sides clash in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. However, he remains focused on winning every game. Speaking during Monday’s pre-match press conference, the former Malian national team coach said, “I talked to my players and told…
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Super Eagles focused on World Cup qualification, AFCON glory – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has declared that the team is focused on securing a World Cup ticket and winning the next CAF African Nations Cup in Morocco. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Uyo on Monday evening, Ekong said, “We have experienced players in the team, with Alex Iwobi being the most capped. We also have young and…
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Umo Eno provides 30,000 free tickets ahead Super Eagles crucial game against Zimbabwe
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 match tickets to mobilize support for the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup qualification match against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The highly anticipated game is set to take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Announcing the development, the state’s Commissioner for Sports,…
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Chelle likely to retain Super Eagles lineup against Zimbabwe
Indications suggest that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle may stick with the starting lineup that secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali for Tuesday’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Uyo. Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half to help the Super Eagles defeat Rwanda and revive their World Cup qualifying campaign after a disappointing start.…
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