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Flying Eagles Lose To Norway In U20 World Cup Opener
The Flying Eagles were unlucky to lose 0-1 to Norway in their opening match of the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals on Monday despite dominating play and…
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Nigeria Gets A Boost As FIFA Sanctions South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles just got an unexpected boost in their quest for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket and it came from a FIFA disciplinary ruling which sanctioned…
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PSG’s Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or
France international and PSG winger, Ousmane Dembele, has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual accolade. The announcement was made on Monday,…
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President Tinubu Assures Of Nigeria’s Readiness To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, assuring that the country will deliver a world-class event if given the opportunity.…
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U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Name Final Squad, Key Players Missing
Preparations for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup have been hit by key players’ withdrawals. French club Stade Reims and Germany’s Hoffenheim have…
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NFF Should Be Disbanded If Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup, Says Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has urged that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) be disbanded should the national team fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World…
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South Africa Hold Nigeria To 1-1 Draw As Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Wane
An own goal by Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and an equalizer from Calvin Bassey saw Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw in a crucial 2026 World Cup…
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Gov Umo Eno Declares Open Akwa Ibom Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Talents Discovery
The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has officially declared open the 2025 Edition of the State Sports Festival, with the theme ‘Naturing Talents, Promoting Tourism.’ Speaking at…
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Super Eagles Coach Chelle Hails Nigeria’s Win Over Rwanda, Sets Sights On South Africa
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, is happy over the team’s win against Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday, September 6. Tolu Arokodare scored…
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Arokodare’s Strike Lifts Nigeria Over Rwanda in Uyo Thriller
Sunday September 07, 2025TheNewsDESK | By Solomon OKPO Nigeria edged Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday night, thanks to a decisive 51st-minute…