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Osimhen due in Paris next week for Al-Hilal medical

If available reports are anything to go by, Nigerian international Victor Osimhen may have finalized his move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal. Reports have it that the Napoli forward, who was loaned to Galatasaray of Turkey by the Italian club, has agreed to undergo a medical examination with Al-Hilal, which is expected to take place on Monday or Tuesday next…

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Former Super Eagles’ goalie rewards best NPFL goalkeepers, coaches

Former Super Eagles safe hands, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, has once again extended his support to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by rewarding outstanding goalkeepers and trainers from the just-concluded 2024/2025 season. In recognition of top performances between the sticks, Jimoh Abdul of Rangers International and Kayode Bankole Obassa of Remo Stars were jointly named Best Goalkeepers of the Season. Each…

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Super Eagles weren’t at their best against Russia – Chelle

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has admitted that his team did not perform at their best during the 1-1 draw with Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday night. He acknowledged that the Eagles struggled to impose themselves in the first half but showed notable improvement after the break. Speaking after the match, Chelle noted that…

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Sports Federation elections: NSC inaugurates Petitions, Appeals Committees

The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated two key bodies—the Election Petitions Committee and the Election Appeals Committee—to strengthen transparency, fairness, and integrity in the conduct of sports federation elections. In line with international best practices and its renewed commitment to effective sports governance, the NSC appointed a blend of respected legal professionals, administrators, and media practitioners with proven track…

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Arokodare scores first international goal as Nigeria holds Russia in Moscow

By Olaolu Joseph KRC Genk of Belgium forward, Tolu Arokodare, opened his international goal account for Nigeria, scoring a face-saving equaliser to earn the Super Eagles a 1-1 draw against the Russian senior national team. The international friendly, played on Friday night at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, was witnessed by a capacity crowd. Russia took the lead in the…

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Super Eagles to battle Russia in international friendly

Fresh from winning the four-nation Unity Cup tournament in London,Nigeria’s Super Eagles will seek to maintain their unbeaten run in allcompetitions since the beginning of this year when they take on the Sbornaya (The Boys) of Russia at the 78,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday night. It is the first official meeting between both countries at senior level, and…

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NSC mourns the death of Nigeria boxing icon Obisia Nwakpa

The National Sports Commission (NSC), has described the death of boxing legend Obisia “Golden gloves” Nwakpa as an irreplaceable loss to the country’s sports. The NSC described Nwakpa as a true patriot of Nigerian sports who practically gave his entire life to the growth of Nigerian boxing – from his days as an athlete to his time as a National…

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Super Eagles need commitment to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Eric Chelle

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has outlined the key factors that can help the team secure a ticket to the 2026 World Cup, citing commitment as the most critical. Despite the team’s star-studded status, the three-time African champions risk missing out on the Mundial for the second consecutive time, following a string of poor results in…

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Nwabali gets NFF’s N20 million support fund for parents’ burial

Augustine Eguavoen, Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has delivered a support fund of N20 million to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to assist with the burial arrangements for his late parents. The gesture, coming directly from the NFF, is aimed at easing the emotional and financial burden on the shot-stopper during this deeply personal and sorrowful period.…

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Flamingos drawn against Canada, France, Samoa in U-17 Women’s World Cup

By Olaolu Joseph The draw for the ninth FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was held on Wednesday, with Nigeria’s Flamingos drawn in Group D. The ceremony, which took place in Rabat, Morocco, placed the Flamingos in a group alongside Canada, France, and Samoa. According to the draw, host nation Morocco will face Brazil, Italy, and Costa Rica in Group A,…

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