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CAF clears NFF to resume CAF A coaching courses
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has readmitted Nigeria into the CAF A Coaching Convention, paving the way for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resume CAF A coaching courses after years of delay and anticipation among the country’s coaching community. CAF’s Coaching Education Project Manager, Jaida Zakaria, conveyed the approval in a letter to the NFF…
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NSC DG Olopade praises First Lady’s commitment to girl-child sports development
By Tosin Omojola The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her unwavering support for sports development in the country. Olopade made the remarks as the First Lady received Nigeria’s victorious women’s wrestling team following their triumph at the recently concluded African Wrestling Championship in Egypt. Nigeria secured a…
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NNL Super Four sets new standard, says Ex-Kwara United Coach
By Tosin Omojola Former Kwara United FC Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has praised the Nigeria National League (NNL) Board for setting a new benchmark with the ongoing Super Four Championship in Ikenne, describing the tournament as historic, highly competitive, and a proper preparation ground for life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Biffo, who monitored Matchday Two proceedings at…
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PSG sink Bayern to reach Champions League final
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Bayern Munich to set up a showdown with Arsenal. Unlike the thrilling first-leg encounter in Paris, where Luis Enrique’s side claimed a 5-4 aggregate advantage, the second leg at the Allianz Arena was more tactical but still packed with quality moments. PSG…
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Music Star Portable to headline NNL Super Four finale in Ikenne
By Tosin Omojola Music star Habeeb “Portable” Olalomi is set to headline the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four, organisers confirmed on Wednesday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The Ogun State-born entertainer will thrill fans with his signature high-energy performance, viral dance routines, and hit songs as the NNL crowns the…
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Saka fires Arsenal into first Champions League final in 20 years
By Tosin Omojola Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal into their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years, scoring a decisive first-half goal in a 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in north London on Tuesday, sealing a 2-1 aggregate triumph. Saka struck in the 45th minute, tapping home a rebound after Leandro Trossard’s effort was parried by goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Arsenal…
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Edun rallies Nigerian boxers ahead Ghana clash
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Hon. Wale Edun, has urged Nigerian boxers to put up strong performances in Thursday’s friendly tournament against their Ghanaian counterparts in Accra. Edun delivered the charge on Monday while addressing the pugilists at the national camp in Lagos. He encouraged the athletes to remain focused in training and represent…
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Doku’s 97th-minute equaliser saves City in six-goal Everton clash
By Tosin Omojola Jeremy Doku struck twice including a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Manchester City rescued a thrilling 3-3 draw against Everton, a result that dents the title ambitions of Pep Guardiola’s side. The pulsating encounter at Hill Dickinson Stadium leaves City five points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand. However, Mikel Arteta’s men now firmly control…
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Awoniyi leads Nottingham Forest charge, hands Chelsea 3-1 defeat
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, delivered a standout performance on Monday afternoon, scoring twice as Nottingham Forest stunned Chelsea FC 3-1 in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Handed a rare start by manager Vítor Pereira, Awoniyi led a much-changed Forest side and wasted no time making his mark, opening the scoring early in the contest.…
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Eric Chelle storms NNL super four as sporting Lagos edge opener
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, and his assistant, Daniel Ogunmodede, were among the dignitaries present at the opening day of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four held at the Remo Stars Stadium. Chelle had earlier been in Ibadan, where he watched the NPFL Matchday 36 clash between Shooting Stars SC and Nasarawa United alongside Ogunmodede.…
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