Tag: football
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Flag Football Federation President, Akeredolu gets NSC commendation
The Director General of the National Sports Commission Bukola Olopade, has applauded the President of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, Babajide Akeredolu, in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to the development of the sport in the country. Olopade made the remarks during a reception held in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s flag football teams following their…
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Super Falcons settle for 0-0 draw with Portugal in Lisbon
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 pre-WAFCON friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The nine-time African champions, aspiring for a 10th title, only arrived in Portugal less than 24 hours before the…
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Club World Cup: Mikel Obi blasts Nicolas Jackson’s recklessness against Flamengo
Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, tongue-lashed Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson, after he was sent off against Flamengo at the FIFA Club World Cup on Friday. Chelsea had taken the lead inside 13 minutes at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but a second-half slip saw Chelsea’s lead collapse within three minutes. Bruno…
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NNL Monthly Awards ceremony holds in Abuja on Wednesday
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau will be special guest at the Nigeria National League Monthly Awards ceremony taking place in Abuja on Wednesday, June 18. The Awards ceremony is set to be a prestigious event that highlights the commitment and professionalism of players, coaches, management, and fans alike. This initiative seeks…
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Ahmed Musa shouldn’t be Super Eagles captain – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has questioned the continued leadership of Ahmed Musa as Nigeria’s national team captain. Musa, who holds the record for the most caps in Nigerian football history, has served as the Super Eagles captain since 2019, after taking over from Mikel Obi who retired from the team. But…
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Al Ahli Tripoli are 2025 BAL Champions
Al Ahli Tripoli beat Petro de Luanda 88-67 on Saturday, at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, to win the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title. This victory made Al Ahli Tripoli the first Libyan team to win the BAL. Petro de Luanda finished as runners-up for the second time in BAL history. This is…
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Napoli fix sights on Ademola Lookman
Napoli has made a huge grab for the incredible Kevin De Bruyne, and now the Serie A champions have set their sights on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The Italian giants, who secured their fourth league title this season, are said to be very keen to grow their attacking options under boss Antonio Conte, and the…
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Joy, celebrity parade as Achievers win Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge
It was meant to be a community, grassroots football initiative. Still, in the end, the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge assembled the high and mighty in the Nigerian football and media world as Achievers FC won the 2025 edition of the competition. On the multi-remarkable June 12 date, Achievers defeated LB United in the final game…
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New Season: NPFL announces August 22 kick-off date
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Friday announced that the 2025/26 season will commence on August 22, 2025 and end on May 24, 2026. At a review of the last season statistics and projection for the new season, Chairman of the NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye said the league is determined to establish a traditional period…
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Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge serves Lagos June 12 entertainment
●Cash prize increase Pius Ayinor June 12 is a national holiday and the organisers of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge are serving the final match of the 2025 edition as the entertainment deal for the day. This is so special for those in Lagos especially the Surulere axis where the semi-finals and final matches are…
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