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Tuesday January 27, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who passed away on Tuesday following a road accident in Delta State. Sunday…

Wednesday January 21, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Super Eagles…

Wednesday January 21, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Brahim Diaz has apologised to Moroccan fans after his missed penalty cost Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. The Real Madrid…

Monday January 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Akwa Ibom would be focusing more on athletes’ discovery and future grooming at the second Niger Delta Games coming up in Benin, Edo State,…

Monday January 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles…

Monday January 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra-time to win the AFCON 2025 title at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, on Sunday, January 18. The Teranga…

Saturday January 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.…

Saturday January 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs via a penalty shootout to secure third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…

Thursday January 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Morocco Head Coach, Walid Regragui, has praised his players and fans after the Atlas Lions defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the AFCON…