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Friday December 5, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng In a move that has stirred global attention, FIFA on Friday honoured United States President Donald Trump with its inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, recognising…

Wednesday December 3, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has confirmed that clubs must release players for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) by Monday,…

Wednesday December 3, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Edo Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for offering the state the hosting rights of the 2026…

Thursday November 20, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) for 2025, securing the prestigious award for the third consecutive year. The…

Wednesday November 19, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, adding another prestigious accolade to his illustrious career. The 27-year-old…

Tuesday November 18, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions…

Tuesday November 18, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Victor Osimhen has been named among the final three nominees for the 2025 Confederation African Football, CAF, Men’s Player of the…

Monday November 17, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has attributed Nigeria’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier African Playoff Tournament to alleged “voodoo” practices…

Sunday November 16, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffered a cruel blow as DR Congo edged the Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout…

Friday November 14, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria and DR Congo will meet in Sunday’s CAF World Cup play-off final in Rabat, with the winners advancing to March’s FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off…