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Nigerian News

BIPC holds reception for Francisca Ordega, to collaborate on female football academy in Benue

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

In a move to boost youth development through sports, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) Tuesday announced plans to partner with Benue-born international football icon, Francesca Ordega OON, …

BIPC holds reception for Francisca Ordega, to collaborate on female football academy in Benue Read More
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Sports

Sabon Gari emerges winner of maiden CDS peace, unity cup in Kaduna

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The grand finale of the Maiden Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Peace and Unity Cup 2025 was held in Kaduna state, drawing enthusiastic support and showcasing the unifying power of …

Sabon Gari emerges winner of maiden CDS peace, unity cup in Kaduna Read More
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Sports

Nigeria’s Super Falcons turn attention to Botswana after mauling Tunisia in 2024 WAFCON opener

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Admin I

A fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala steered the Super Falcons to a comfortable 3-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts as the nine-time champions …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons turn attention to Botswana after mauling Tunisia in 2024 WAFCON opener Read More
Sports

League football: Ijele sports club will be back stronger, better – CEO

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

Chief Executive Officer Ijele Sports Club in Enugu state, Ferdinand A. Naza, has assured fans, players, coaches and sponsors that the club would be back stronger and better despite being …

League football: Ijele sports club will be back stronger, better – CEO Read More
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Sports

Kebbi invites Brazilian experts to revive football academy  

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

Brazilian Football experts are on their way to Kebbi state to resuscitate its Soccer Academy aimed at developing talents and promoting the game of football in the state. Governor Nasir …

Kebbi invites Brazilian experts to revive football academy   Read More
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Sports

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 …

Flag football: Victorious team Nigeria return, NSC hails performance Read More
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Sports

Federation Cup: We fear no foe – Abakaliki FC

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

The chairman of Abakaliki FC of Umuahia, Senator Obinna Ogba has declared that his team fear no foe ahead of this weekend 2025 Federation Cup finals against favourites Kwara United …

Federation Cup: We fear no foe – Abakaliki FC Read More
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Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Super Falcons coach picks final squad for 2024 WAFCON *Full list

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 - by Admin I

Head Coach Justine Madugu has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala among a list of 24 players for the Super Falcons’ quest …

Breaking: Super Falcons coach picks final squad for 2024 WAFCON *Full list Read More
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Sports

Rangers FC, others storm Lagos as Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria kicks off

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 - by Admin I

Twelve promising young football teams have gathered at the NITEL Field in Lagos to compete in the highly anticipated Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria. The annual tournament, now in its seventh …

Rangers FC, others storm Lagos as Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria kicks off Read More
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Sports

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

How Nigeria’s Super Eagles overpowered Jamaica Reggae Boyz to retain Unity Cup  

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Admin III

Jamaica proved a hard nut to crack, but cracked they were in the end as the Super Eagles won an entertaining Unity Cup Tournament final match following a penalty shootout …

How Nigeria’s Super Eagles overpowered Jamaica Reggae Boyz to retain Unity Cup   Read More
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Sports

Historic Federation Cup finalists Abakaliki FC get cash gifts

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Admin III

Abakaliki FC have been rewarded with cash gift for reaching their first-ever Federation Cup. The NNL side beat Ikorodu City 5-4 on penalties after fulltime scores stood at 0-0 Wednesday …

Historic Federation Cup finalists Abakaliki FC get cash gifts Read More
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Sports

AMAC win inaugural FCT FA women’s Inter-Area Councils Football tourney

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Admin III

AMAC Area Council have been crowned champions of the maiden edition of the FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Councils Football Tournament, following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gwagwalada Area Council on …

AMAC win inaugural FCT FA women’s Inter-Area Councils Football tourney Read More
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Sports

Zambia drops US-based players for China tournament due to travel concerns

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Admin III

The Zambia women’s national team have removed their four U.S.-based players from the squad for a tournament in China due to concerns over U.S. travel measures, the Zambia FA said. FAZ …

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Bundesliga to open additional transfer window for Club World Cup

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Admin III

The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will have an additional transfer window running from June 1-10 ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup, the German soccer league (DFL) said on Wednesday. …

Bundesliga to open additional transfer window for Club World Cup Read More
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Sports / Top Stories

Scores feared dead as ‘controversial refereeing’ decision sparks uproar in Guinea

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 - by Reuters

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday. The …

Scores feared dead as ‘controversial refereeing’ decision sparks uproar in Guinea Read More
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Sports

JURIS FC partner Marcelo, Siasia, host football scouting tourney

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 - by Admin III

JURIS FC, main organisers of the ongoing football scouting tournament is collaborating with foreign agent Marcelo Houseman and former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia to discover talents and promote unity …

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