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Thursday November 13, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, November 13, night reacted to Super Eagles’ dramatic victory against Gabon in the play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World…

Thursday November 13, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN The Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday, November 13, defeated the Panthers of Gabon in a crucial 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final…

Wednesday November 12, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, November 11, said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down…

Tuesday November 11, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s preparations for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles players and…

Tuesday November 11, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, beat Ghana’s Black Princesses 3-0 on Tuesday in the reverse fixture in the ongoing U-20 WAFU-B Girls…

Saturday November 8, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his 24-man team list ahead of Nigeria’s crucial campaign at 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off…

Friday November 7, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Super Falcons’ Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been nominated in FIFA’s “The Best” women’s goalkeeper of the year category, a testament to her impressive form for…

Sunday November 2, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that video assistant referee will be used in the 2026 continental Federation of…

Wednesday October 29, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The FLON SPORTS ACADEMY training pitch located at Nigerian Union of Journalists – NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive Off IBB way Uyo, Akwa Ibom…

Wednesday October 29, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a 3-1 aggregate win over neighbours Benin Republic. The Super Falcons…