Category: Sports

‘I’ve been thrown under the bus by Liverpool’ — Salah fumes over bench role

December 7, 2025

Mohamed Salah has expressed disappointment at being benched in consecutive English Premier League (EPL) matches following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United. In an interview with journalists after Saturday’s game, the forward disclosed his bench role means he is being blamed for the struggling EPL champions’ poor season. Liverpool have failed to win eight of […]

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Argentina, Spain Handed Kind Draws For 2026 World Cup (FULL LIST)

December 6, 2025

Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on...

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FIFA announces Dec 15 players release date for AFCON

December 4, 2025

Nigerian and African internationals preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will remain with their clubs for an extra week...

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JUST IN: Chelle unveils 54-man provisional squad for AFCON 2025

December 2, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 54-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals...

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Tinubu commends Super Eagles, urges focus on African Nations Cup

November 17, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite their...

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WCQ: Chelle claims DR Congo official used voodoo during penalty shootout

November 17, 2025

Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, has alleged that a DR Congo staff member engaged in “voodoo” during the penalty shootout of...

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DR Congo End Super Eagles’ World Cup Dream After Penalty Shootout Agony

November 17, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) dramatically ended Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes on Sunday night, defeating the Super...

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CAF Clears Ndidi To Face DR Congo In W/Cup Playoff Final

November 15, 2025

Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of...

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‘Don’t stop until you secure qualification’ — Tinubu celebrates Eagles’ win over Gabon

November 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles’ victory over Gabon reflects “Nigerian spirit of resilience against all odds”.  The Eagles thrashed Gabon...

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2026 WC Qualifiers: 18 players in camp as Super Eagles begin Morocco final push

November 11, 2025

The Super Eagles’ camp has officially opened in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff...

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Updated: Super Eagles arrive Uyo after aircraft scare

October 11, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following an unexpected delay to their flight from South...

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BREAKING: Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Championships

September 15, 2025

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on...

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NPFL mourns the passing of referee assessor Rachel Enagbare

September 14, 2025

The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of...

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W’Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles edge Rwanda 1-0 to revive qualification hopes

September 6, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, secured a vital 1–0 victory...

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2026 WCQ: Fans to pay N3,000, N1,000 to see Super Eagles

September 4, 2025

Football fans will pay the sum of N3,000 and N1,000 respectively to watch Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match...

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Ofili confirms Turkey switch

September 2, 2025

Nigeria sprinter, Favour Ofili, has confirmed she is switching allegiance to Turkey, bringing an end to her long-running feud with...

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Morocco Beat Madagascar To Win Record Third CHAN Title

August 30, 2025

Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship title on Saturday as Oussama Lamlioui’s late strike grabbed a dramatic 3-2...

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Rasheedat Ajibade signs for Paris Saint-Germain until 2027

August 26, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain have strengthened their forward line with the signing of Nigerian international Rasheedat Ajibade. Announcing the signing in its...

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Remains of football legend, Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu

August 16, 2025

The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called “Chairman”, was on Saturday laid to rest in his...

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D’Tigers Beat Tunisia To Maintain Perfect AfroBasket Start

August 16, 2025

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, continued their impressive run at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket championship in Angola with a...

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$100,000: ‘It Will Be Paid’ – NSC DG Tells Super Falcons

August 15, 2025

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has assured that the Super Falcons will receive the $100,000 promised to each...

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D’Tigress makes history as only African team in FIBA top 10

August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has risen to 8th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, propelled by their historic...

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‘We’ve Not Received A Dime’ —Super Falcons Star Rasheedah Ajibade Reveals

August 14, 2025

Super Falcons forward, Rasheedah Ajibade, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has yet to pay the $100,000 he promised...

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Chelsea finish pre-season strong with 4–1 win over AC Milan

August 10, 2025

Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season preparations in style with an emphatic 4–1 victory over a ten-man AC Milan at Stamford...

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Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield

August 10, 2025

Crystal Palace have shocked Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. ‎ The...

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Emirates Cup: Gyökeres scores as Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0

August 9, 2025

Arsenal closed out their pre-season in style, lifting the 2025 Emirates Cup trophy after a commanding 3–0 victory over Athletic...

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Ex-Super Eagles player John Utaka appointed French club’s head coach

August 9, 2025

Former Nigeria International, John Utaka, has been named the new head coach of Montpellier’s women’s side in France, taking over...

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Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko

August 9, 2025

Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko today, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close...

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D’Tigress thank Tinubu, NSC, corporate Nigeria for ‘show of love’

August 8, 2025

Players and officials of the D’Tigress are still basking in the euphoria of the welcome they received from the government,...

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Super Falcons’ Nnadozie nominated for Ballon d’Or Best Goalkeeper Award

August 7, 2025

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, the Ballon d’Or award for the...

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