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Siasia reveals Mikel’s alleged bribe attempt to join 2008 Olympic squad
By Olaolu Joseph – The ongoing feud between former Flying Eagles coach Samson Siasia and ex-Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has intensified after Siasia revealed that Mikel allegedly offered him money to secure a place in Nigeria’s 2008 Olympic squad. The dispute started after Mikel claimed he personally paid for the national team’s flight tickets, a statement Siasia later…
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Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B U-20 Boys’ Cup
The Flying Eagles have officially opened camp in Abuja as they begin preparations for the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Under-20 Boys’ Cup. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has invited a squad made up largely of players who featured for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. The tournament will serve as part of the team’s…
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Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara’s Federation Cup champions with cash, land
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has awarded cash prizes and other benefits to players of Kwara United Football Club following their historic victory as the 2025 President Federation Cup champions. Governor AbdulRazaq announced a reward of ₦5 million and a plot of land at the exclusive Kwara Smart City for each player, praising them for…
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Despite beating Ghana, Falcons still have work to do — Coach Madugu
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, says the team still has areas to improve despite their convincing 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly match played in Casablanca on Sunday. Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade sealed the win for the Falcons in the closed-door game held at Ziaida Palace Benslimane field. Madugu said…
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Nigeria beat Egypt to qualify for 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship
By Olaolu Joseph – Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team, Kayode Ajilore, has praised his players for securing a ticket to the 2025 World Championship during the CAVB Continental Championship held in Martil, Morocco. The Nigerian team qualified for the World Championship, scheduled for November 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, after finishing third at the competition in Morocco. The…
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Meet the 7 most successful Nigerian footballers in history
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria, a country well known for its passion for football, is blessed with players who have competed with some of the biggest names in the sport globally. Many of these stars have featured for top clubs around the world and have won numerous trophies across different competitions. In this piece, we highlight the seven most decorated Nigerian…
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Participants hail organisers as maiden NPFL coaches’ workshop ends in Ikenne
The Nigeria Premier League Club Managers Association (NPLCMA) has successfully concluded its first-ever Capacity Building Colloquium, held from June 26 to 28, 2025, at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne, Ogun State. The groundbreaking workshop, organised in partnership with the Africa Development Program and AMAPRO, brought together top resource persons, including NFF Technical Director Austin Eguavoen, High-Performance Analyst Mohammed…
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Kwara United survive Abakaliki FC scare to clinch 2025 Federation Cup
By Olaolu Joseph – Kwara United FC of Ilorin on Saturday clinched the 2025 President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, securing their first-ever major silverware. The Harmony Boys, backed by thousands of traveling supporters, including Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, defeated the tournament’s giant killers, Abakaliki FC, 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation…
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Tobi Amusan reclaims spot among world’s top 100 athletes
Nigeria and Africa’s fastest woman in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has made a remarkable comeback to the top 100 in the World Athletics women’s overall rankings. Amusan, who dropped out of the prestigious list last year for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2019, has surged back to 88th in the world with a ranking score…
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Super Eagles’ B face cup holders Senegal in tough CHAN opener
By Olaolu Joseph – A tough opener awaits Nigeria’s home-based team, the Super Eagles B, as they begin their campaign in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) against defending champions, Senegal. The Group D opening match will be held on Tuesday, August 7, at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Eagles, who are making a return to the tournament…
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