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Nigeria boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa passes on
Nigeria’s boxing legend, Obisia “Golden Gloves” Nwankpa, is dead. He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. A family source confirmed the sad news, stating that his body has been moved to the mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. Obisia Nwankpa was more than a champion — he was a symbol of Nigerian excellence, resilience, and…
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Skipper Ajibade fires Falcons past Cameroon in friendly tie
The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a commanding 2–0 victory over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday evening at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade led by example, scoring both goals in the first half to cap off a well-coordinated team performance. The Nigerians took the lead in the 28th minute…
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‘No cause for alarm’ – NFF allays fears on Nigeria vs Russia friendly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended its decision to go ahead with an international friendly between the Super Eagles and Russia’s national team, scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, in Moscow. The federation dismissed concerns about security and political implications, stating that the fixture is purely a footballing engagement aimed at preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According…
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FG to honour Kano accident victims, plans relief package for bereaved families
The Federal Government will honour those who lost their lives in the fatal accident involving members of the Kano State contingent to the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. A relief package is also being planned for their families. The FG made this known when a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) paid a condolence visit to…
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Ekong, Simon, Boniface, others land in Moscow for first training
By Olaolu Joseph Ahead of their international friendly match against Russia, the camp of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, has come alive with the arrival of most of the invited players. As of Tuesday morning, 18 players had arrived in batches, including Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, and Igho Ogbu. Others are Benjamin Fredrick, Bright…
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NFF appoints Italian Riccardo Bardine as head coach
The Nigerian Fencing Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of esteemed Italian coach Riccardo Bardine to lead the national team at the 2025 African Senior Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Lagos from June 25 to 29. Bardine’s appointment is part of a newly launched four-year strategic partnership between the NFF and the Italian Fencing Federation. The collaboration aims…
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Injuries, withdrawals alter Chelle’s squad ahead of friendly against Russia
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is unaffected as first choice Stanley Nwabali was not listed for the trip in the…
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Nigeria Weightlifting Federation condoles Kano Govt over mishap
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Government, athletes, officials, and journalists of Team Kano who were involved in a road accident that claimed the lives of over 20 persons on their way back from the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. The NWF President, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Aladi, in a press statement he…
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FIFA holds 2-day club management program in Nigeria
Officials of world football governing body, FIFA, have arrived in Nigeria to oversee a two-day workshop for chairmen and chief operating officers of the country’s football leagues and Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs. The event is taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Tuesday, 3rd June, and Wednesday, 4th June 2025. The workshop is aimed at critically…
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Elegbeleye hails NPFL players’ inclusion in Super Eagles’ Unity Cup victory
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has described the involvement of players plying their trade in the domestic league in the Super Eagles’ Unity Cup triumph as a positive development for Nigerian football. Elegbeleye, who also serves as the second Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expressed delight over the inclusion and contributions…
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