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NPFL fines Remo Stars, orders stadium banishment over crowd violence
Remo Stars FC of Ikenne have been charged by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple breaches of the league’s Framework and Rules following crowd disturbances during their Matchday 20 fixture against Ikorodu City on January 14. According to the NPFL, the league champions failed to provide adequate and effective security for the match, an oversight that led to…
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Obasa backs ‘Run for Asiwaju 2027’ mini marathon, urges youth participation
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has thrown his weight behind the Run for Asiwaju 2027 Mini Marathon, describing it as a unique initiative that blends physical fitness with political awareness, grassroots mobilisation and youth engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obasa called on Lagos residents, particularly youths, to participate in the…
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Oliseh blames Osimhen’s conduct for Super Eagles’ AFCON failure
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has criticised Victor Osimhen over his conduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying it played a role in Nigeria’s failure to win the tournament. Oliseh made the remarks on his YouTube programme, Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights, where he argued that Osimhen’s behaviour negatively affected team morale and disrupted the Super…
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Handball: Nigeria begin Nations Cup campaign with win over Algeria
Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team continued the nation’s impressive start to the 2026 sporting calendar with a hard-fought 25–23 victory over Algeria at the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. The Group A opener, played on Tuesday at the Petit Stade, saw Nigeria edge past the North Africans after a closely contested encounter. Displaying composure, discipline and…
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NFF boss Gusau denies any altercation with CAF Vice President Fouzi Lekjaa
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has described as “total falsehood” a report circulating on sections of social media claiming that he had a public spat with the President of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), Mr Fouzi Lekjaa, during a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Morocco. The unsubstantiated report alleged that…
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UCL: Arsenal beat Inter 3-1 to maintain 100 per cent record
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal maintained their 100 per cent record in this year’s UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 away victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Prior to the encounter in Italy, the Gunners, who are topping the English Premier League table, had won all six matches, making it seven wins from seven games with Tuesday’s triumph. Gabriel…
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Handball: Nigeria begins African Nations Cup campaign against Algeria
Nigeria’s national handball team, the Golden Arrows, will tomorrow begin their campaign at the Men’s African Nations Cup holding in Rwanda. The Nigerian contingent arrived early on Tuesday in Kigali, with the President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Mr Jibril Saidu Ojih, leading the delegation. Team Nigeria is made up of tested professionals drawn from various clubs at…
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Pinnick rules out return as NFF president
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that he will not be returning to lead the federation. In an exclusive interview with News Central, Pinnick emphasised that although he is eligible to run for a third term as NFF president, he has no intention of doing so. “I’m young. I’m 55. I can still…
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Gabon, Angola join Tunisia in chase for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
By Tosin Omojola – With his future with Nigeria yet to be clarified, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has become a hot prospect, being sought after by several suitors. After the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Chelle and Nigerians are still awaiting the coach’s decision. However, after leading Nigeria to a bronze medal finish in…
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Yaya Touré names Nigeria most impressive team at AFCON 2025
By Tosin Omojola – Despite failing to win the Africa Cup of Nations, recently held in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been rated as the most impressive side in the tournament. The 35th AFCON concluded on Sunday, with Senegal claiming the title after a nail-biting 1-0 win over hosts Morocco. Nigeria failed to progress beyond the semi-finals, losing 4-2 on…
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