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CHAN Eagles’ qualification, boost for domestic league development – NSC Chair

By Olaolu Joseph The joy of National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, over the CHAN Eagles’ qualification for CHAN 2025 knows no bounds. To celebrate their 3-1 victory over Ghana in Uyo on Saturday, which secured the ticket, he immediately rewarded the team with ₦10 million. Speaking after the team’s triumph, Dikko reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to growing…

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CHAN 2025: Tough draw awaits CHAN Eagles

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Super Eagles Team B could face a challenging first round at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after failing to secure a spot among the seeded teams. The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This marks the Eagles’ return to the tournament…

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National teams will excel in 2025 – NFF Chairman Gusau

By Olaolu Joseph The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, on Monday assured football fans, administrators, and Nigerians that the football-governing body will adequately prepare the various national teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in 2025. Reflecting on 2024 and projecting for 2025, Gusau, elated by the Super Eagles’ emphatic qualification…

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Super Eagles Will qualify for 2026 World Cup – NFF Secretary General

By Olaolu Joseph Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), recently had his tenure extended by the Federation’s board. In this interview with select journalists, Dr. Sanusi expressed confidence that, with collective effort, the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. He also assured that his extended tenure would bring innovations aimed at…

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Drama as NPFL first round ends

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) concluded its first round with an exhilarating weekend, featuring two away wins, one draw, and five home victories. However, the most significant headline revolved around the swirling speculation regarding Daniel Amokachi’s rumored resignation as coach of Lobi Stars, following a frustrating 0-0 draw against Heartland FC, managed by fellow ex-international Emmanuel…

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Golf: Dayo Adejuwon wins IGC Singles Matchplay

By Olaolu Joseph Mr. Dayo Adejuwon, a member of the Ibadan Golf Club (IGC), has been crowned the champion of this year’s IGC Singles Matchplay. Known affectionately as “Dangote,” Adejuwon triumphed after an intense six-month competition. Playing off a handicap of seven, Adejuwon faced off against the club’s Competition Secretary, Mr. Bunmi Oladimeji, who played off a handicap of 14.…

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CHAN qualification: Tinubu proud of Super Eagles B, says aide

By Olaolu Joseph The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, popularly known as Zulu, has relayed the President’s commendation to the technical crew and players of the Super Eagles B for securing a spot in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from February…

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Super Eagles B coach Ogunmodede shifts focus to CHAN 2025

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Super Eagles B have refused to get carried away after their emphatic victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies, which secured their qualification for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. The home-based Eagles defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 3-1 in a second-leg qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The victory marked Nigeria’s return to the CHAN tournament…

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NSC Chairman Dikko rewards Super Eagles B with ₦10 million

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal pledge of ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B team following their resounding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo. The win secured Nigeria’s spot at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) slated for February 2025. The pledge, made before the…

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NSC congratulates Super Eagles B on CHAN qualification

By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the Super Eagles B team for their impressive qualification for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team secured their spot with a commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who attended the electrifying match,…

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