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Morocco 2025: Flamingos intensify preparations as South Africa’s Bantwana arrive in Lagos

The delegation of South Africa’s U-17 girls, Bantwana, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup second-round, second-leg qualifying match against Nigeria’s Flamingos. A brace by Harmony Chidi, following Shakirat Moshood’s goal, steered Nigeria to a 3-1 win over their hosts in Pretoria on Saturday. However, the Bantwana have issued a…

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Patrice Motsepe re-elected CAF President

Dr. Patrice Motsepe has secured a second four-year term as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following an uncontested re-election at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Motsepe, who was initially reserved about seeking re-election, confirmed his decision in October 2024 after multiple requests from CAF member association presidents and key football stakeholders.…

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Amaju Pinnick loses bid for FIFA seat

By Olaolu Joseph Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed in his bid to retain his seat in the FIFA Council. Pinnick lost in the election held in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday morning. He secured 28 votes, one short of the 29 obtained by Souleiman Hassan Waberi of Djibouti, who claimed the final available…

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World Cup qualifiers: NPFL stars Bankole, Papa Daniel make Chelle’s 23-man squad

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle on Tuesday released his 23-man squad for this month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The former Malian national team manager included two home-based players in his list: goalkeeper Kayode Bankole of Remo Stars and midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha of Niger Tornadoes. Also making the final list…

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14th CAF congress: Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick favoured to retain FIFA Council seat

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick is highly favoured to retain his seat as a member of the 37-person FIFA Council—the supreme governing body of world football—when elections are conducted at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. The debonair football administrator is at the forefront of the race…

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Lookman, Osimhen, other Nigerian stars shine abroad

By Olaolu Joseph It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe, as several Super Eagles stars made their mark in their respective leagues. From Italy to Turkey, Spain, and beyond, here’s a recap of their performances. Lookman Inspires Atalanta’s Dominant Win Over Juventus In Italy, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta demolished Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz…

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Ahmed Musa happy with improved officiating in NPFL

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles star and Kano Pillars skipper, Ahmed Musa, has praised the officiating standards in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, citing the increase in away victories as evidence of improvement. Speaking at a media parley organized by Kwara SWAN before the NPFL Matchday 28 fixture between Kwara United and Kano Pillars on Sunday in…

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NSC hails Eniola Bolaji, Badminton Federation after gold medal triumph

By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji and the Badminton Federation of Nigeria following Bolaji’s remarkable victory at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. Bolaji secured another gold medal, extending her flawless record to 11 wins in 11 international appearances. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko hailed Bolaji’s victory as…

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Eniola Bolaji clinches gold at Spanish Para Badminton International

By Olaolu Joseph Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has secured another gold medal, triumphing at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. This marks her 11th consecutive international victory. The multiple African champion dominated the women’s singles SL3 final, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyba 2-0 (21-15, 21-15). Bolaji’s journey to gold was impressive. She overpowered Brazil’s Kauana Michelson Beckenka…

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2025 W/Cup qualifier: Flamingos thrash South Africa 3-1 in Pretoria

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, on Saturday defeated their hosts, South Africa’s Bantwana, 3-1 to take a strong step toward the final round of the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Four-goal scorer at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic last year, Shakirat Moshood, finished with aplomb in the…

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