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CAF may stop goalkeepers from placing towels within goal area
By Tosin Omojola – Controversies at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations, where Moroccan fans clashed with opposing goalkeepers, may prompt the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to prohibit goalkeepers from placing towels within their goalposts. In Morocco, some goalkeepers, including Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabili and Senegal’s Édouard Mendy, confronted fans who encroached on the goal area to pick up…
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Super Falcons head to Abidjan for Four-Nation Tournament
Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will participate in the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Four-Nation Tournament as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that the tournament will take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 27 February to 7 March 2026, serving as…
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Oyo confirms readiness to host Falconets vs Senegal U-20 WC qualifier
Oyo State is once again stepping into the continental football spotlight as it prepares to host Nigeria’s Falconets in a crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash against Senegal’s Lionesses of Teranga. In a statement issued and made available to the media in Ibadan on Monday, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, said the highly…
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Aduku confident as Falconets prepare for Senegal World Cup qualifier
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress as the two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists continue preparations for the third-round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The past weeks in camp have been productive, with all invited players present and responding positively to training. The technical…
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CAF Executive Committee meets Tuesday to deliberate on AFCON final incidents
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive and Disciplinary Committees will convene on Tuesday to deliberate on the incidents that marred the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. The disciplinary hearing, initially scheduled to take place on Sunday, was postponed following a formal request from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which sought additional time to adequately prepare its defence.…
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Handball: Nigeria face must-win Egypt for semi-final ticket after Angola loss
Nigeria’s Golden Arrows suffered a setback in their opening Group 1 match of the Final Eight stage of the African Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Rwanda, falling 27–24 to Angola at the weekend. The defeat leaves Nigeria second in the group on two points after the first round of Main Round fixtures, while Angola moved into third place with the…
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Drama in Aba as Enyimba sacks newly appointed coach
Drama continues at Enyimba International FC, as former Crown FC coach Deji Ayeni has been sacked after just three competitive matches and less than a month in charge. The announcement came directly from the Abia State Government, adding a dramatic twist to the saga. As of this report, Ayeni was still travelling back from Enyimba’s 2–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes…
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FIFA set to decide DR Congo eligibility case as Nigeria awaits verdict
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive amid continued uncertainty surrounding an eligibility case involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). As of 25 January 2026, investigations indicate that the petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players during the World Cup qualifying playoffs…
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NPFL: Nasarawa Utd stun Abia Warriors in Umuahia
By Tosin Omojola – Nasarawa United of Lafia on Sunday handed Abia Warriors of Umuahia a home defeat as the battle for points continued in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Matchday 22 clash saw the home side draw first blood in the 43rd minute through Chukwuwmeka Obinna. It took the Solid Miners just two minutes after the break…
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Man United beat Arsenal 3-2 as title race heats up
Manchester United reignited the Premier League title race with a dramatic 3–2 victory over leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, handing the Gunners their first home league defeat of the season. Second-half strikes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha sealed the win for United after a pulsating contest that saw the lead change hands twice. Arsenal had been…
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