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Oluwaseyi part of history as Canada crush Qatar in record World Cup win
Nigerian-born forward Tani Oluwaseyi was part of a historic night for Canada as the FIFA...
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Referees’ body condemns attack on officials after Nasarawa United Federation Cup tie
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) has strongly condemned the assault on match officials following...
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Amusan, Ajayi, Ogazi, Enekwechi lead star-studded Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos
Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, begins this weekend as the...
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World Cup: South Africa fight back to hold Czech Republic
South Africa produced a spirited comeback to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic...
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Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi wins silver at Ostrava Golden Spike
Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, continued his impressive 2026 campaign with a strong...
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Ghana match Nigeria’s World Cup record with late victory over Panama
Ghana became the second African nation to record a victory at the 2026 FIFA World...
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World Cup: Kane makes history as England claim dramatic opening win over Croatia
England kicked off their2026 FIFA World Cupcampaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, as...
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Five countries set for battle in Lagos as Zen Archery International Open returns
Archers from Nigeria, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire and Chad will converge on Lagos this week...
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Ronaldo fires blank as DR Congo hold Portugal in World Cup opener
The Democratic Republic of Congo announced their return to the FIFA World Cup stage with...
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President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors, Ikorodu City set for showdown
Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and surprise package Ikorodu City will contest the men’s final of...
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Former Jersey FA president secures Nigerian citizenship after 26-year search for roots
For more than two decades, Ricky Weir’s quest to reconnect with his Nigerian heritage remained...
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Bayelsa, Rivers schools emerge champions at MILO Atlantic Conference
St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy,Rivers State, have emerged...
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World Cup: Egypt, Cape Verde keep Africa’s momentum going
Egypt and Cape Verde added to Africa’s positive start at the2026 FIFA World Cupon Monday,...
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Nigerian International Simy Nwankwo set for homecoming after prolific Saudi season
Football fans in and around Nkpor-Agu, Idemili North Local Government Area ofAnambra State, are eagerly...
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Netherlands, Japan share spoils in thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw
The Netherlands and Japan played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World...
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Edo Queens clinch second NWFL Premiership title
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26Nigeria Women Football League(NWFL) Premiership following a...
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PFL Africa: Ocheme delivers stunning knockout as Adeshina falls on historic night
The Professional Fighters League officially arrived in Nigeria on Saturday night, delivering a memorable debut...
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Qatar earn historic first World Cup point after draw with Switzerland
Qatar secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland...
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World Cup 2026: Morocco hold Brazil as Scotland go top of Group C
Africa secured its first point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday as Morocco...
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Rangers end speculation, extend Ilechukwu’s contract until 2027
Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have moved swiftly to secure continuity...
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