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NPFL: Enyimba FC suffer 3-2 home defeat to Sporting Lagos, remain bottom
By Tosin Omojola Enyimba FC of Aba’s poor start to the 2026/27 season continued on Wednesday as they suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Sporting Lagos in an NPFL Matchday Four fixture. The crisis-hit Enyimba surrendered a 2-0 lead to the Lagos-based side, suffering their second consecutive defeat of the season. The result leaves the People’s Elephants at the bottom…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Chadian referee to officiate Nigeria-Madagascar clash
By Tosin Omojola Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying clash between Nigeria and Madagascar. The Group D encounter is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with both teams seeking valuable points in the qualification campaign. Mahamat will be assisted by…
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Awoniyi returns as 20 Super Eagles players arrive Uyo
By Tosin Omojola Awoniyi returns as 20 Super Eagles players arrive in Uyo Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to the Super Eagles for the first time since 2024 as Nigeria intensifies preparations for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Madagascar, with 20 players now in camp in Uyo. Awoniyi is among the attacking options available to head coach…
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Edo seeks stronger support for persons with disabilities
By Olatomiwa Osho The Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has called for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to improve support for persons with disabilities across the state. Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Theophilus Egbodion, made the call during a courtesy visit to the ministry, where he led a delegation to meet with…
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Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles squad against Madagascar, Guinea Bissau
By Tosin Omojola Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Awoniyi’s inclusion as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial qualifying fixtures. The striker returns to the national team after missing recent…
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FIFA U-20: Falconets crash out after Colombia 1-0 late strike
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Colombia scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a 1-0 quarter-final victory. Valerin Loboa struck in the 90+2nd minute to send Colombia into the semi-finals and end Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the last four for the first time since 2014. The Falconets…
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Stakeholders in Osun urge sports journalists to uphold professionalism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Stakeholders in the sports sector in Osun State have urged sports journalists to uphold professionalism, credibility and accuracy while maximising the opportunities provided by new media. The stakeholders made the call at a seminar and decoration of patrons organised by the Osun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) at the Nigeria…
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FIFA U-20: Falconets battle Colombia for semi-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Falconets are in high spirits ahead of Sunday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Colombia in Łódź, following their emphatic 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16. The two-time runners-up return to familiar territory with history on their side, having defeated Colombia 1-0 in the semi-finals of the 2010 edition. Ebere Orji scored…
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Brighton shock Arsenal with 3-0 rout, end winning run
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season after Brighton stunned them 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. The Gunners, who had won their previous nine league games, struggled to cope with Brighton’s intensity from the start. Pascal Gross put the hosts ahead in the 31st minute, firing from the edge of the box with his shot going…
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Galatasaray, Nigeria avoid Osimhen injury row
By Tosin Omojola Galatasaray officials have intensified efforts to avoid a club-versus-country dispute with Nigeria over prolific striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, who is not yet fully fit, was named in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Istanbul club has, however, kept Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria…
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