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Iwobi on target as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-1
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian international Alex Iwobi scored a spectacular goal as Fulham handed Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 defeat on Sunday evening. The Super Eagles midfielder found the back of the net to double his side’s lead in the encounter decided at Craven Cottage. It was the former Arsenal player’s fourth goal of the season. Harry Wilson had put…
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Family of kidnapped Nigerian female footballer cries for help over ₦20m ransom
The family of Ihotu John Rebecca, a Nigerian female footballer who was kidnapped along the Benin Expressway, has cried out to well-meaning Nigerians to come to their aid, as her abductors are demanding a ₦20 million ransom. Ihotu John Rebecca, who currently plays for Pacesetter Queens FC in the NWFL Premiership, was reportedly abducted while returning home. Her kidnappers are…
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Uncertainty surrounds Four-Nation tourney as US-Iran war escalates
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s participation in the Four-Nation tournament billed to hold in Jordan later this month looks uncertain. The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, are billed to take part in the competition scheduled to hold between March 27 and 31, alongside Jordan, Iran and Costa Rica. However, the escalation of the face-off between the United States, Israel…
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Indomitable Lionesses beat Super Falcons in pre-WAFCON friendly
Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, fell 0-1 to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in a pre-WAFCON friendly at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé, on Saturday. The game served as a warm-up for both sides ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria will be aiming to retain their title, while Cameroon will be eyeing a…
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Suspended Super Eagles goalie Obasogie denies match-fixing allegation
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has strongly refuted allegations of match-fixing that led to his temporary suspension by Singida Black Stars SC, describing the claims as unfounded and damaging to his integrity. In a statement addressed to the club’s management, coaching staff, players, supporters, members of the press, and the wider football community, Obasogie declared unequivocally that he has never…
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FG hands over Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna State Government
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Kaduna State Government on 26 February 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NSC headquarters in Abuja, formalising the transfer of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, to the state government for immediate rehabilitation. The MoU was signed by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko and Kaduna State Governor, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, following…
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Super Eagles goalkeeper suspended over alleged match-fixing
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been suspended by his Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars, over an alleged match-fixing scandal. According to Tanzanian journalist Samir Sylva (@SamirSylva), the club imposed disciplinary measures on two players following internal investigations into alleged misconduct. Obasogie was handed a three-month suspension over alleged match-fixing, while Ugandan midfielder Khalid Aucho received a similar three-month ban…
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UCL: Osimhen, Lookman face English opposition in round of 16
By Tosin Omojola – The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 was conducted on Friday, with several high-profile fixtures confirmed. Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who both made significant contributions to their teams’ qualification, will feature prominently in the next phase. Osimhen’s Turkish side, Galatasaray, have been drawn against English Premier League giants Liverpool.…
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Nigeria confirmed for FIFAe Nations League 2026
Nigeria has been officially confirmed as one of the participating nations for the 2026 FIFAe Nations League, following the release of qualified countries by world football governing body FIFA. The upcoming season will feature competitions across three divisions: eFootball (console), eFootball (mobile), and Rocket League. According to FIFA, 115 countries secured qualification in the console category, 81 in mobile, and…
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Eric Chelle explains reasons for demanding huge pay rise
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his demand for a pay rise from $50,000 to $130,000, a move that sparked outrage in Nigeria. Chelle explained that the proposed increase is meant to cover the salaries of his support staff, who help him cope with the pressure of managing a national team in a country of over 250 million people.…
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