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CAVB honours NOC President Gumel for contributions to volleyball development
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has honoured Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, for his outstanding contributions to volleyball’s development and promotion in Africa and globally. CAVB President, Mrs Bouchra Hajij, presented the recognition at the organisation’s Congress in Sal, Cape Verde, acknowledging Gumel’s decades of service to volleyball and the Olympic movement.…
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17 Super Eagles players take part in first training ahead Russia friendly
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles have held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod as they intensify preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia’s senior men’s national team. The 17 players who trained on Saturday included 101-cap Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Benjamin Fredrick and Emmanuel Fernandez, and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams. The team will have…
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Super Eagles train in Russia ahead of friendly
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles will hold their first training session in Russia on Saturday as they intensify preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against the host nation. Nigeria arrived at Nizhny Novgorod Airport on Friday afternoon and proceeded to their hotel, where the players were given time to rest and recover from the long journey. Head coach Eric Chelle…
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NPFL warns coaches, officials against disparaging public statements
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has warned club coaches and other officials to adhere to acceptable channels for conveying grievances over match officiating and desist from making disparaging public comments about the league. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahman, issued the warning in a memo to all participating clubs, saying it…
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NPFL: Rangers, Abia Warriors clash in Southeast derby
.as Enyimba seek winning momentum By Tosin Omojola The Awka City Stadium will be agog this weekend as league leaders Rangers International host Abia Warriors in a South-East derby expected to produce the usual fireworks. The Imama Amapakabo-tutored Warriors face a tough task against a Rangers side high on confidence after Wednesday’s away win over Warri Wolves. Rangers coach Fidelis…
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Obaje joins NPFL 100-goal club as Rangers beat Warri Wolves 1-0
By Tosin Omojola Rangers International recorded a 1-0 away victory over Warri Wolves in one of the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches played on Wednesday. The result delighted the Flying Antelopes’ supporters as it moved the defending champions to the top of the table. However, the victory meant more than just three points for Rangers striker Godwin Obaje,…
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NFF appeals CAF ruling on Edo Queens’ WAFU B title
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appealed against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to annul Edo Queens’ WAFU-B final victory. In its appeal filed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the NFF asked the CAF Appeals Committee to overturn the ruling that nullified Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout win over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies and ordered the…
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Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 hope not over despite Guinea Bissau defeat – Chelle
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has insisted Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is still alive despite a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The loss leaves Nigeria on three points, three behind Guinea-Bissau, with only one team expected to qualify from Group L. “This is not the end. We have lots of games…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles suffer 3-0 defeat to Guinea Bissau
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles slumped to a 0-3 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. Playing before a mammoth home crowd, the Djurtus dominated the Nigerians, scoring once in the first half and twice after the break to maintain their leadership of Group…
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Ladies Golf Association makes Oluremi Tinubu Grand Patron of 2026 All Africa golf championship
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria has made First Lady Oluremi Tinubu the Grand Patron of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), a premier women’s amateur golf championship scheduled to hold in Abuja in November. The association decorated the First Lady during a visit on Tuesday to seek national support for the continental tournament, which will bring together women…
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