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NFF, Odegbami, others pay tribute to late Coach Onigbinde
By Tosin Omojola More tributes have continued to pour in following the death of former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away on Monday night. Reacting to the news, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) described the passing of its former Technical Director and two-time head coach of the senior men’s national team as “the exit of a great man…
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Super Eagles Boss Chelle raises alarm over attempt to force him out
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, has alleged that certain individuals are bent on ending his tenure with the national team. Under Chelle, the Nigeria national football team made a spirited push to qualify for the FIFA World Cup but fell short. However, the team went on to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa…
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‘A true Iroko has fallen’: NSC pays tribute to ex-Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, describing him as one of the towering figures in the history of Nigerian football. Onigbinde, a respected football tactician and administrator, led Nigeria to the 2002 FIFA World Cup and also served as a technical instructor for…
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Iraq seeks FIFA postponement as Iran conflict threatens 2026 World Cup playoffs
By Tosin Omojola The intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for March 23–31 in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, could face disruption due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the closure of several Middle Eastern airspaces. Iraq, which is set to face the winner of the match between Suriname and Bolivia in the final of its playoff bracket…
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Iranian women soccer players’ hotel escape aided by Australian police
Australian police extracted five Iranian women soccer players from the team’s hotel before they were granted asylum, the interior minister said on Tuesday, as details of their escape from Iranian government minders emerged. The five players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, sought protection after the team were branded “wartime traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian…
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Tinubu mourns former Super Eagles coach Onigbinde
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences over the death of former Nigeria national football team coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. In a statement on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president sympathised with the family, associates and the Nigerian football community over the loss of the veteran football administrator and…
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Onigbinde, ex-Super Eagles coach, FIFA/CAF instructor dies in Modakeke
By Tosin Omojola – Former Nigerian national team coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead. The demise of the late football administrator, which occurred on Monday night, was announced by the family in a statement signed by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi. “We announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles coach,…
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Former Kuwait football star Fahad Al-Mejmed dies on security duty
Kuwait’s football community is mourning the death of former defender Fahad Al-Mejmed, who passed away at the age of 33 while serving as a security officer in the country’s border forces. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that Al-Mejmed died on March 6 while on duty with the General Directorate of Land Border Security, where he held the rank of major.…
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Federation Cup: NFF imposes ₦1m fine on clubs that boycott matches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has warned that clubs failing to honour matches during the national preliminary stage of this year’s President’s Federation Cup will face a fine of ₦1 million. The directive was announced on Monday by the NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David, as preparations gain momentum for the country’s oldest football tournament. According to the NFF, the…
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Kwara United defeat Katsina United as NPFL enters decisive phase
By Tosin Omojola – Relegation-threatened Kwara United of Ilorin recorded an important away win as Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) took centre stage. The Harmony Boys boosted their survival hopes by defeating hosts Katsina United 2-1. Flying Antelopes, Rangers International FC, produced the biggest win of the week with a 4-1 demolition of Remo Stars of…
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