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How ‘fatigued’ Super Falcons showed class in friendly clash vs Portugal in Lisbon

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Admin I

Reigning Africa’s best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie had a game to remember forever as Nigeria’s Super Falcons provided both flair and steel in a 0-0 draw with hosts Portugal in a …

How ‘fatigued’ Super Falcons showed class in friendly clash vs Portugal in Lisbon Read More
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Premier League to explain VAR decisions on social media during matches

August 15, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The Premier League hopes to reduce frustration with the VAR system with the launch of a social media account that will provide near real-time updates and explanations regarding officiating and …

Premier League to explain VAR decisions on social media during matches Read More
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Scotland’s Porteous banned for 2 matches

June 18, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Ryan Porteous will miss Scotland’s two remaining group games at Euro 2024 after his red card ban was extended. The Watford defender, 25, was sent off late in the first …

Scotland’s Porteous banned for 2 matches Read More
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Rangers vs Enyimba FC: Local league matches and matters arising

June 15, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The drama that played out between Rangers International FC and Enyimba FC last Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu is still generating reactions; TOPE SUNDAY writes. The Nigerian …

Rangers vs Enyimba FC: Local league matches and matters arising Read More
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SLTV strikes deal with management, set to broadcast NNL Super 8 matches

May 28, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

As part of it’s plans to bring the forthcoming Nigeria National League ( NNL) Super 8 closer to football fans, the board of the second tier League has announced a …

SLTV strikes deal with management, set to broadcast NNL Super 8 matches Read More
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NPFL: Rangers ‘ll play remaining matches like cup final – Ilechukwu

May 27, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Coach of NPFL leaders Enugu Rangers, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has maintained his club will play their remaining five games like cup finals. ‘The Flying Antelopes’ are top of the table with …

NPFL: Rangers ‘ll play remaining matches like cup final – Ilechukwu Read More
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Federation Cup: 5 premier clubs face elimination in Round of 32 matches

May 21, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

A number of teams in the top-tier Nigeria Premier Football League countenance exit from this year’s President Federation Cup as the Round of 32 matches hold across the country on …

Federation Cup: 5 premier clubs face elimination in Round of 32 matches Read More
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Climate protesters interrupt Italian Open matches

May 14, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Two matches at the Italian Open in Rome were suspended following a protest by climate activists. The last-16 tie between Madison Keys and Sorana Cirstea was interrupted, along with a …

Climate protesters interrupt Italian Open matches Read More
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Bayer Leverkusen stretch unbeaten run to unprecedented 50 matches

May 12, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Bayer Leverkusen stretched their season-long unbeaten run to 50 games with a 5-0 win at 10-man Bochum in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Bochum defeated a 10-man Leverkusen in May 2023, …

Bayer Leverkusen stretch unbeaten run to unprecedented 50 matches Read More
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South Africa to face Senegal in international friendly matches

May 9, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the Fifa break in the coming weeks. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ …

South Africa to face Senegal in international friendly matches Read More
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Edwards leads Wolves as Knicks’ Brunson matches Jordan

May 7, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Anthony Edwards led the way again as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semi-finals. Edwards, who scored 43 …

Edwards leads Wolves as Knicks’ Brunson matches Jordan Read More
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Beach Soccer League: Anambra Warriors win 2 games in 2 matches 

April 13, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

Debutant Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors started the 2024 season of Nigeria Beach Soccer League in flying colours by defeating Jigawa GS BSC by 5-1 in the curtain raiser of the …

Beach Soccer League: Anambra Warriors win 2 games in 2 matches  Read More
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Burnley manager Kompany banned for 2 matches

April 11, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been handed a two-match touchline suspension following his red card against Chelsea on 30 March. He will serve a one-game ban immediately, with the other …

Burnley manager Kompany banned for 2 matches Read More
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Eld-el-fitr: NWFL reschedules premiership matches 

April 6, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced the rescheduling of match weeks 13 and 14 of its  The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) wishes to announce the postponement of …

Eld-el-fitr: NWFL reschedules premiership matches  Read More
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La liga: Bellingham suspended, out of Real Madrid matches 

March 7, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been banned for two La Liga games for his red card after the 2-2 draw at Valencia. Bellingham, 20, thought he had scored the winner six …

La liga: Bellingham suspended, out of Real Madrid matches  Read More
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Last group stage of UCL: Look back at best group stage matches over the years

February 27, 2024September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The UEFA Champions League format the way we know it will change from next season. That means that this season’s group stage format was the last. From the 2024-25 season, …

Last group stage of UCL: Look back at best group stage matches over the years Read More
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Premier League: Manchester City succumb to Villa defeat, fail to win in 4 consecutive matches

December 7, 2023September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Aston Villa dealt a major blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge as Leon Bailey clinched a 1-0 win against the reeling champions on Wednesday. Bailey’s deflected second-half strike …

Premier League: Manchester City succumb to Villa defeat, fail to win in 4 consecutive matches Read More
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Amidst Israel-Gaza conflict, Palestinians turn to Algeria for home matches

October 16, 2023September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Algeria on Sunday stepped in to host matches involving the Palestinian football team due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Algeria has agreed to stage “all official and non-official matches involving the …

Amidst Israel-Gaza conflict, Palestinians turn to Algeria for home matches Read More
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UEFA postpones matches as Israel-Hamas ‘war’ rages

October 10, 2023September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

UEFA has suspended all matches in Israel for at least the next two weeks after the country declared war following Hamas attacks over the weekend, per ESPN. The organizing body …

UEFA postpones matches as Israel-Hamas ‘war’ rages Read More
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Premier League: Huge blow as Nkunku misses Chelsea opening matches

August 8, 2023September 26, 2024 - by Admin III

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is reportedly set for ‘weeks’ on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury. The French international was forced off in the 22nd minute of Chelsea’s …

Premier League: Huge blow as Nkunku misses Chelsea opening matches Read More

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  • Tinubu orders mandatory health insurance across MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Train incident: NRC recovers locomotive, coaches along Abuja-Kaduna route September 3, 2025
  • SWAN honours Delta Speaker September 3, 2025
  • Niger: 29 die in another boat mishap, 2 missing September 3, 2025
  • 2026 budget: Correct, resubmit your proposals, Sokoto budget commissioner tells MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal September 3, 2025
  • Falz clears air on marriage rumour September 3, 2025
  • Ex-wife calls out Reno Omokri for abandoning son September 3, 2025
  • Bayelsa Queens reach WAFU B Women’s Champions League final September 3, 2025
  • Transfer: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Celtic September 3, 2025
  • LG polls: APC threatens litigation over TSIEC’s fees imposition on candidates  September 3, 2025
  • 2026 Ekiti governorship election: Oyebanji sues for peace among residents in a statewide broadcast  September 3, 2025
  • CVR/2nd week: 2,532,062 Nigerians pre-register online September 3, 2025
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  • Nigeria must cement legal reform to deliver renewable energy promise September 3, 2025
  • NPFL:  Award winner, Anas aims to retain Golden Boot, targets 20 goals September 3, 2025
  • Ikpea craves support for grassroots sports September 3, 2025
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  • Breaking: Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles September 3, 2025
  • Coalition condemns Sowore’s attacks on Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • Breaking: Ex-governorship candidate, Bamidele Akingboye d!es September 3, 2025
  • Mukhtar declares for NYCN president, pledges to reposition council  September 3, 2025
  • Infrastructure deficit: Why Nigeria needs $100billion annually for 23 years – BPE September 3, 2025
  • In just 2 years, Nigeria is now respected globally – Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • FG not using ICPC, EFCC to witch-hunt opposition – Idris  September 3, 2025

Opinion

Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal

This morning, I woke up to a video circulating on social media, showing former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar ...

Gabam’s leadership journey

Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is fast becoming a household name in Nigerian politics, drawing ...

Shettima: 59 and waxing stronger.

I was reminded of Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima's birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday wishes early this morning. How ...

GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria

I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

About Us

Blueprint Newspapers is a Nigerian daily print newspaper founded and published in Abuja, Nigeria. While https://blueprint.ng is the online version

Managing Director & CEO: Salisu Umar, umar_s753@yahoo.com

Vice Chairman & CEB: Zainab Suleiman Okino, zainabsule@yahoo.com

Executive Director-Finance & Accounts: Ajibola Oyetubo

Editorial Director: Clem Oluwole

Associate Director-Administration & HR: Nuhu Sani

Associate Director, Southern Operations: Vera Chidi Maha

Associate Director, Letters, Opinions & Pages: Chamba Simeh

General Manager, Business and Strategy: Aminu Ado Ibrahim

Editor (Daily): Abdulrahman A. Abdulrauf, rahmanrauf@yahoo.com

Editor(Weekend): Adoyi M. Aba

Online Editor: Ikenna Okonkwo, iykevic85@gmail.com

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