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Madugu lists Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 others for Cameroon friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player roster for the upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaoundé. Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a couple of years, while forward Gift Monday, now based in…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Sports Trust Fund board, calls for improved sports sector
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated board members of the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund while charging them to mobilise resources for the growth of sports across the state. The inauguration ceremony was held at Lagos House, Marina, where the governor urged the board to focus on developing grassroots and school sports, as well as other sporting…
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CAF secretary general Mosengo-Omba under fire amid NFF petition controversy
Fresh uncertainty within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has heightened speculation over Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the FIFA playoffs, following renewed calls for Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba to step aside over questions surrounding the legality of his continued tenure. Mosengo-Omba, a Congolese administrator, has come under scrutiny amid allegations that he may have influenced the handling of a…
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NFF committee submits list of recommended coaches for appointment
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has submitted its recommendations for national team coaching appointments to the federation’s Executive Board for final approval. The committee met on Tuesday in Abuja to deliberate on candidates for the vacant coaching positions across Nigeria’s youth national teams. The roles include head coaches for the men’s Under-17 and Under-20 teams —…
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Wolves snatch point as Calafiori’s own goal cancels Arsenal lead
Riccardo Calafiori’s stoppage-time own goal handed Wolves a dramatic 2–2 draw with Arsenal, coming after the visitors had fought back from two goals down and putting the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes in further doubt. Following their draw with Brentford, Arsenal were unable to hold on to three points in wintry conditions against Rob Edwards’s battling side, who claimed another…
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Lookman, Onyedika on target as Atletico, Brugge share six goals
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian internationals Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika were on the scoresheet as their clubs, Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge, battled to a 3–3 draw. Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League first-leg play-off match saw the visiting Spanish side blow a two-goal lead. Julian Alvarez scored from the spot to give Atletico an eighth-minute lead before Lookman added…
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Super Falcons to face Cameroon in pre-WAFCON friendlies
The Super Falcons will face Cameroon in two pre-WAFCON friendly matches as part of their build-up to this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The fixtures fall within the FIFA Women’s International Window of 24 February to 7 March 2026. Nigeria, the defending champions and 10-time title holders, will take on the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé on Saturday,…
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Everything changed after TikTok — Osimhen opens up on Napoli ordeal
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has opened up about his difficult final days at Napoli, alleging that he was badly treated by the Italian club. Speaking about his experience in Naples, the striker revealed that his relationship with the club deteriorated following a controversial social media post on TikTok. “After the club’s TikTok, everything changed. I…
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Nigeria’s Bolaji attains World No. 1 ranking in para badminton
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday, February 17. Bolaji ascended to the top of the world rankings following her impressive silver medal finish at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain. She lost 2–0 (21–12,…
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Nigeria to face World Cup debutants Jordan in friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face FIFA World Cup debutants Jordan in March, according to Afrik-Foot. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly reached an agreement with the Jordanian Football Association to stage two friendly matches in the capital city, Amman. The games are scheduled to be played between March 23 and 31. The fixtures will serve as preparation…
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