Author: Pius Ayinor
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Rwanda coach won’t speak on Mokoena saga as they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has refused to speak about the ongoing storm surrounding South Africa’s potential three-point deduction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria hosts Rwanda in qualifying match in Uyo, today Saturday and Amrouche, who spoke to the media at the pre-match conference, insisted that he will not comment on the subject.…
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2026 World Cup: South Africa beat Lesotho 3-0, extend pressure on Nigeria
It was nothing short of expectation as Mohau Nkota put Bafana Bafana ahead in the 15th minute with a controlled volley across goal from a narrow angle. Lyle Foster made it 2-0 in the 63rd minute, tapping in the rebound after Lesotho goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane could only parry Aubrey Modiba’s strike into the air, and…
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Katsina United host Kano Pillars in huge NPFL Matchday 3 game
One of the biggest football derbies in Nigeria will be held this Sunday at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina between hosts, Katsina United and former champions, Kano Pillars Dubbed the Northwest Derby, the fixture draws a blockbuster crowd, a huge dose of the travelling Sai Masu gida fans and the usually dominant home fans.…
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ADC to Tinubu: Your revenue claims based on lies
– Says 5% petrol tax cruel and insensitive The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deceiving Nigerians with false revenue claims, citing a N21.22 trillion shortfall between the 2025 budget projection and actual collections, despite the government’s claim of meeting revenue targets. The party also condemned the new 5% petrol…
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2026 World Cup: Gabonese ref for South Africa versus Nigeria game
FIFA has appointed Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho as referee for next Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and South Africa in Bloemfontein. It is a Matchday 8 encounter in the African qualification series, and will hold at the Toyota Stadium. Atcho’s compatriots Boris Marlaise Ditsoga, Amos Abeigne Ndong and Cregue Fleury Moukagni…
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Germany beaten 2-0 by Slovakia as Spain, Belgium win in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Germany suffered a surprise defeat away to Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier in Bratislava. David Hancko gave the hosts the lead three minutes before half-time, running from his own half before playing a one-two with David Strelec, and finishing past visiting keeper Oliver Baumann. Middlesbrough forward Strelec added the second when he bamboozled…
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2025 U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos resume camping on Sunday
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited a total of 30 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, as the team kick starts preparations for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, taking place in Morocco. Invited are four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and nine strikers. 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists,…
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Premier Basketball: Hoopers complete double over Kwara Falcons
Rivers Hoopers survived a late scare by a resilient Kwara Falcons side to record a second straight victory over the 2022 champions, as they won 88-86 to end Group Phase play in the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL). Hoopers slowly seized control of what started off as a keen contest when they entered…
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2026 World Cup: Fans to pay N3,000 and N1,000 to watch Super Eagles, Rwanda
Football fans will pay N3,000 and N1,000 respectively to watch Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tickets for the VIP section will go for N3,000 and the popular seats will sell for N1,000 at designated centres…
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Ikpea pledges support for grassroots sports at Wonderland Summer Coaching
The National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Rev Samuel Ikpea has called for greater support for grassroots sports in the country. Ikpea gave this charge at the final of the Wonderland Summer Sports Coaching held in Abesan Estate, Lagos. He blamed dwindling fortunes of Nigeria sports to neglect of grassroots sports and called for…
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