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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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Eagles at 2030 FIFA World Cup: Four-year plan for Nigeria’s return to global stage

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday in North America, the ache of...

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PFL Africa Nigeria Preview: Adeshina, Ocheme lead historic Lagos fight night

The stage is set for a landmark moment in African mixed martial arts. After the...

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World Cup 2026: England suffer training equipment theft in Kansas City

England’s preparations for the2026 FIFA World Cuphave suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment destined...

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Super Eagles’ Igoh Ogbu undergoes Achilles surgery, faces three-month layoff

Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has undergone successful surgery after suffering a torn Achilles tendon while...

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World Cup 2026: Why South Africa crumbled against Mexico-Oliseh

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in...

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Folmus to host four-team wheelchair basketball invitational tournament in Lagos

Nigeria’s para-sports movement will receive another boost this week as Folmus Wheelchair Basketball Club hosts...

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Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Conceição’s stunner sinks Super Eagles in Leiria

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday night, with...

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Two days to World Cup: Two “greatest” football nations never to lift trophy

For every nation preparing to chase glory at the 2026FIFA World Cup, there is a...

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FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial

The world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not...

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Zadok Yohanna: What we know about Nigerian teenager just signed by Brighton

A year ago, few football fans outside northern Nigeria had heard of Zadok Yohanna. Today,...

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Olympic Day: NOC extends preparations, moves celebration to 4 July

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has postponed the 2026 Olympic Day celebration by one week,...

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Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie despite Champions League qualification

Dutch giantsFeyenoordhave confirmed the departure of head coach Robin van Persie, bringing an end to...

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Zverev ends Grand Slam heartbreak with historic French Open triumph over Flavio Cobolli

Years of near misses, painful defeats and lingering questions were finally erased on Sunday as...

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