Tag: football
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia
●Coach Rena says, ‘We’re ready.’ By Pius Ayinor African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will start their qualifying campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia. The game is set for 2pm at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon, France, on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a strong reputation as a…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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Nigeria Fencing Federation shares lessons from 2026 African Junior Championships
By our reporter Nigeria’s four-man contingent to the African Fencing Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal, may not have delivered medals. Still, the experience, according to Nigeria Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel, was invaluable. With the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Lagos on the horizon, Samuel believes the lessons learned in Dakar will shape Nigeria’s preparations. Nigeria’s…
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Bayern Munich want Victor Osimhen
By Editor Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes visits 36 Lion FC
●We are deeply honoured, says Gafar Pius Ayinor On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the camp of the 36 Lion FC celebrated the visit of great friends from across the seas. These were not the regular scouts or football managers in search of talent as usual, but friends from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who are…
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WAFCON Friendlies: Super Falcons face Cameroon again
By our reporter Reigning African champions Nigeria are keen to redeem themselves after losing by a goal to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Both teams clash again on Tuesday at Yaoundé’s Military Stadium to draw the curtain on a two-match arrangement proposed by…
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Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria Athletics train harder and wiser in Asaba
By our reporter Team Nigeria Athletics has stepped up preparations for the Commonwealth Games as their six-week first phase camping programme entered its second week in Asaba. The camp, which brings together a blend of old timers and promising young talents, has already begun to take shape with rigorous training sessions at the Stephen Keshi…
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Why Ademola Lookman chose Nigeria over England – Jose Peseiro
By Editor Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Ademola Lookman only chose to play for Nigeria due to his failure to get a place with England. Lookman was born to Nigerian parents in London, which made him eligible to represent either England or Nigeria. The new Atletico Madrid attacker, who represented England…
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Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic ending to push for title
By Editor Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday. The win has reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points. City were heading for defeat at Anfield with six minutes to go before Bernardo Silva cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick…
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Poland 2026: Ifeanyi’s goal lifts Falconets above Senegal in Abeokuta
By our reporter Nigeria’s U20 Women’s World Cup created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st-minute goal to show for their dominance in the first leg of one of Africa’s third-round qualifying fixtures for this year’s finals, slated for Poland. Substitute Ifeanyi powered home a header from a corner kick by defender Tumininu Adeshina…
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