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Former NFF president Ibrahim Galadima dies at 74

Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into another round of mourning following the death of...

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Osimhen returns as Galatasaray enter title run-in under pressure

Timing, in title races, is everything. And for Victor Osimhen, the moment could not be...

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How Nigerian midfielder, Onyeka helped Coventry City back to the Premier League

Coventry City’s 2025/26 campaign has marked the culmination of decades of struggle and resurgence. The...

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Nigeria’s Long Wait: Lookman set to challenge 29-year Copa del Rey drought

History does not always announce itself. Sometimes, it builds quietly; through form, timing, and opportunity,...

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NRLA, Australian High Commission host Lagos schools clinic to boost grassroots development

More than 100 students from schools across Lagos were introduced to advanced rugby techniques and...

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“He makes my life easy”: Rudoni hails Onyeka’s impact as Coventry close in on...

Some football partnerships are built on flair. Others are forged in balance; one creates, the...

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NSF: Mixed Martial Arts to debut as compulsory event in Enugu 2026

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will be a compulsory sport at the 26th National Sports Festival,...

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Copa del Rey: StarTimes hosts free Lagos watch party as Lookman eyes first title

Football fans in Lagos and its environs have been handed an opportunity to be part...

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Ogba hails Coe as World Athletics blocks Ofili’s switch to Türkiye

A former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Solomon Ogba, has commended World...

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Europa League: Aina pulls through with Forest into semi final

There are nights in Europe when progress is not about flair, but resolve. Not about...

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Sporting Lagos clinch NPFL promotion

Sporting Lagos have secured promotion to theNigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) after a hard-fought 1-0 victory...

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NWFL sanctions players after Ekiti clash descends into post-match violence

What should have ended as a routine league fixture in Ado Ekiti instead became a...

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Europa League: Super Eagles trio Aina, Moffi, Sanusi set for survival battle

The stakes are clear. The margins are thin. And for Nigeria, it is a night...

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MTN CHAMPS Grand Final: Adegoke, Ezeakor tie in 100m as Omokwe wins women’s race

The second day of action at theMTN CHAMPSGrand Final in Ibadan produced thrilling performances, with...

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NPFL Top scorers 2026: Joseph Arumala leads tight Golden Boot race

The numbers tell one story. The pressure tells another. With just a handful of games...

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Super Eagles’ Okoye makes Serie A Team of the week

In a position where consistency defines careers and mistakes are magnified, Maduka Okoye is quietly...

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‘Game of two halves’ — Lookman reflects as Atlético edge Barcelona to UCL semis

Ademola Lookmanhas described Atlético Madrid’s dramatic UEFA Champions League clash with FC Barcelona as a...

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Lookman fires Atlético into Champions League semi-finals

Ademola Lookman was the hero as Atlético Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions...

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TRENDING: Lookman scores against Barcelona again

Ademola Lookman has scored again for Atlético Madrid in their ongoingUEFA Champions Leagueclash against FC...

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New trial over Maradona’s death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona commenced on Tuesday,...

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