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Sports

Kaduna: Jema’a LG chairman organises football competition among 12 wards

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Abubakar Labaran

In it’s continuous efforts geared towards ensuring all avenues that will bring lasting peace to Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state are followed, the Chairman of Jema’a local government …

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Enugu: Denver FC lifts 2025 grassroots developers football tourney trophy

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

A grassroots soccer outfit, Denver Football Club of Onuata, Enugu has lifted the Enugu State 2025 Under-15 Grassroot Football Tournament trophy. Denver outscored their Old Park counterparts, Lionaires Football Club …

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BSFA chairman doles out N.7m to victorious Lobi U-19 team

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Admin I

The Chairman of Benue State Football Association (BSFA), Chief Dr. Paul Edeh Esq, has rewarded Lobi Stars U-19 team who finished tops at the just concluded Nigeria Premier Football League …

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Kanu, Okocha, Taribo West, others set to grace Olu of Warri 4th coronation novelty match

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Amaechi Okwara

In celebration of His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, the revered Olu of Warri, the 4th Coronation Novelty Match is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable spectacle of football. …

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Letters

Re: Again, Super Falcons rule Africa

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Bilkisu Ahmed Shekarau

The Blueprint newspaper editorial titled “Again, Super Falcons Rule Africa”, published on July 30, 2025, rightly captured a moment of national pride and historic triumph. The final match of the …

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NPFL: Nwobodo returns to Rangers

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Chidiebere Nwobodo has rejoined Rangers ahead of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), season. Nwobodo previously played for the Flying Antelopes during the 2023–24 NPFL season. The experienced midfielder …

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Sports

Super Eagles drop one spot in latest FIFA World Ranking

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday, July 10, 2025, via the official website of the world football governing …

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2025/26 football season: Four NNL clubs gain promotion to NPFL

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Admin I

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed the four clubs promoted to the NPFL. They are Wikki Tourists, Barau FC from the North, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifat from the …

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Sports

Tottenham agree £55m fee for West Ham’s Kudus

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Tottenham have agreed a £55m fee with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The Ghana international is now set to have a medical before signing a long-term contract. BBC …

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SWAN hails Malikawa, Musa’s appointment on Kano Pillars’ management board

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Admin I

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated one of its National Leaders, Alhaji Idris Malikawa Garu, who was recently appointed into the management board of Kano Pillars FC. …

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Nigerian News

Peter Rufai was a true Nigerian football icon, ADC mourns 

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has joined millions of Nigerians at home and abroad in mourning the passing of Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, described as “a true …

Peter Rufai was a true Nigerian football icon, ADC mourns  Read More
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President Federation Cup: Abakaliki to thank God for surviving ‘auto crash’

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

An official of Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi has disclosed that the Rice Boys will do a special thanksgiving to appreciate  the Almighty God for the ‘minor auto crash without any casualties’ …

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Olowo’s Cup Drama: Methodist High School boys survive plot, Queens dominate

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Admin I

The atmosphere at Achievers University football pitch was electric as the third edition of the prestigious Olowo’s Cup served up a drama-filled encounter between Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) and …

Olowo’s Cup Drama: Methodist High School boys survive plot, Queens dominate Read More
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Kwara United pip Abakiliki FC to lift first President Federation Cup

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Kwara United have won the 2025 President Federation Cup men’s title after a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Abakaliki FC in the final. Tunde Sanni’s side claimed the title for …

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Sports

GTI assures football fans of memorable President Federation Cup final

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Admin I

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the President Federation Cup, GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have assured football fans across the country of a truly memorable …

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Sports

Bayern Munich will provide technical support to Nigerian football clubs – Weichert

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Head of International Youth Programs for Bayern Munich FC, Lars Weichert, has assured that the club will provide coaching and technical support to Nigerian football clubs and academies. Weichert, …

Bayern Munich will provide technical support to Nigerian football clubs – Weichert Read More
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Flag football: Victorious team Nigeria return, NSC hails performance

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Admin I

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has applauded the President of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, Babajide Akeredolu, in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions …

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18 clubs set for action as FCT FA League kicks off 

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Admin I

It’s set to be a month-long spectacle of fierce competition, entertainment, and excitement as 18 football clubs across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) battle for supremacy in the 2025 FCT …

18 clubs set for action as FCT FA League kicks off  Read More
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Sports / Top Stories

Football is business, I’m commited to make it thrive in Akwa Ibom – FA Chairman Umoh

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 - by Ikenna Okonkwo and Uko Etim

Mr Samuel Edwin Umoh, an astute sports administrator, is a former football player who is now the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Football Association.In this interview with Ikenna Okonkwo and …

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Sports

Ajax, Benfica, Genk, Lyon, Galatasaray monitor Nigerian kid sensation

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Nigerian teenager David Somtochukwu Nwajei is the new kid on the block in Europe. The 18-year-old is an academy player with Aryehspor Football Academy in Istanbul, but he has caught …

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Sports

Adarabioyo denies rejecting Super Eagles

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Admin III

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has denied rejecting the chance to play for Nigeria. The 27-year-old made the clarification during a post-match interview following Chelsea’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in …

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Nigeria’s Aina nominated for EPL Fan Team of the Season

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Admin III

Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has been nominated for the Premier League Fan Team of the Season at right back position. Aina had a fantabulous 2024/25 campaign, …

Nigeria’s Aina nominated for EPL Fan Team of the Season Read More
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NPFL: Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf wins top scorer award

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Admin III

Nasarawa United striker, Anas Yusuf emerged top scorer in the just concluded 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) season. The forward scored 18 goals for the Solid Miners. Yusuf’s closest …

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Europe: Kylian Mbappe wins 2025 Golden Boot

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Kylian Mbappé is now officially Europe’s top scorer. With 31 goals in LaLiga, the French forward has accumulated 62 points and takes home the Golden Boot. His great season at …

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Leganes relegated from La Liga, Espanyol survive

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Leganes were relegated from La Liga on Saturday despite a 3-0 win over Valladolid, as Espanyol beat Las Palmas 2-0 to survive in their final league matches. Javi Hernandez, Yan …

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