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Ghana Sack Coach Addo 10 Weeks Before 2026 World Cup
Tuesday March 31, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Ghana said Tuesday they have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World…
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Itauma Earns Akwa Ibom Gov Umo Eno’s Praise After Defeating Franklin
Tuesday March 31, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has applauded rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma following his emphatic knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin in Manchester.…
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Simon, Adams On Target As Nigeria Defeat Iran 2–1
Friday March 27, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria secured a 2–1 victory over Iran in an international friendly on Friday at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Türkiye. The Super Eagles…
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Super Eagles Reveal New Kits Amidst World Cup Absence
Tuesday March 24, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Despite their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian Super Eagles have officially unveiled their new Nike jerseys for upcoming…
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FLASHBACK: How Moroccan Team Staged Walkout At AFCON 1976 Finals
Thursday March 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The 1976 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted by Ethiopia was won by Morocco who secured their first ever AFCON title…
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Senegal Rejects CAF AFCON Title Ruling Favouring Morocco, Heads To CAS
Wednesday March 18, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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CAF Strips Senegal Of AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco
Wednesday March 18, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Morocco have been officially crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final…
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FIFA Fines Nigeria, DRC Over Fans’ Misconduct At World Cup Playoffs
Monday March 16, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have been sanctioned by FIFA following incidents involving supporters during their 2026 FIFA World…
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NUJ Chairman Nsibiet John Urges Students To Uphold Good Morals, Quality Education, Sports
Saturday March 7, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dominic UMOH The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John, has urged students of Apostolic…
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Nigerian Soldiers Repel Coordinated Terrorist Attacks On Military Locations In Borno
Friday March 6, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated terrorists attacks on multiple military locations in Borno. The attacks…