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CAF Investigates Nigeria’s Challenging AFCON Trip to Libya
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Libya, acknowledging the difficulties faced by the Nigerian team during their trip. Speaking at the 46th Ordinary General…
Davido, Burna Boy to Headline NPFL All-Star Game
Nigerian music icons Davido and Burna Boy, alongside other top artists, are set to perform at the inaugural Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) All-Star Game, organized in partnership with Nilayo Sports Management. The event will…
Super Eagles’ Market Value Rises After Recent Drop
After three consecutive drops, the Super Eagles have seen their squad value rise in the latest transfer market ranking. In January, Nigeria's national football team was valued at €465.90m, but by July, the value had plummeted to €252m.…
Adesanya Calls Ngannou Best Heavyweight Fighter
Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has declared Francis Ngannou as the best heavyweight fighter globally after Ngannou’s knockout win over Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights.
Ngannou, making a triumphant return to MMA…
Super Falcons interim coach names squad for Algeria friendlies
Super Falcons interim head Coach, Justine Madugu has invited 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches against Algeria at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, in Lagos.…
Borno Governor appoints Mustapha Mainu as El-Kanemi FC chairman
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Mustapha Ibrahim Mainu as Chairman of the Board of El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club.
The appointment is in recognition of his unwavering commitment to…
NPFL 2024/2025 MatchDay 8 results
Following are the results of Match Day 8 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures.
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Bayelsa United FC 1-0 …
U-17 WWC: sports minister hails Flamingos’ qualification for knockout stage
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, for trouncing Ecuador at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic.
The…
Ethiopia to host 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly
Ethiopia is set to welcome delegates from across Africa and beyond as it prepares to host the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
The event, which begins at 10:00 local time (07:00 GMT),…
Lagos set for Individual Boxing Club Championship
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), is set to organise the maiden Individual Boxing Club Championship, scheduled to hold from October 21 to 27 at the Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School, Mushin,…