Tag: football
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My dream is to play for Nigeria, says Europe-based, Adegbenro
Daniel Adegbenro can be described as a player who landed in Europe with his two legs. What he has been able to achieve within this short period says so much and it is his class that is pushing his dream to play for the Nigerian national team someday. Adegbenro, who plays as a striker with…
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Zenith Bank Basketball League: Dolphins beat First Bank to emerge 2025 champions
Pius Ayinor Dolphins’ women secured their second national basketball title in style after beating First Bank 61-55 on Saturday in a game worthy of every wait and cash spent on the game. The final match of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Basketball League punched into overtime at the National Stadium. It was one of the most contested…
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NPFL: Enyimba host Insurance in big clash of Sunday
Coach Stanley Eguma and Enyimba stand-in captain, Ufere Chinedu are confident that Enyimba will continue their league progress when they meet Bendel Insurance on Matchday 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season. During a pre-match press conference with Enyimba Media, Eguma and Ufere both acknowledged that the tie is crucial for the…
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Jose Mourinho on his way to Benfica
Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica as their new head coach. The 62-year-old was sacked last month by Fenerbahce after just over a year in charge at the Turkish club, but could be set for a swift return to management at the club he was briefly in charge of between September…
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Zenith Bank Women B’ball League: First Bank survive Bayelsa’s early scare as Royal Aces beat Air Warriors
Record winners of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Basketball League, First Bank, on Tuesday, September 16, overcame early scare from the Bayelsa Blue Whales to win the match 56-36. It was their first game of this season Final-8 playoff currently ongoing at the Indoor Sports hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Bayelsa took the initial…
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2026 World Cup: Sports Editors decry Super Eagles poor run, indiscipline and NFF’s ineptitude
The Guild of Sports Editors of Nigeria, the umbrella body of the managers of the sports desks of the country’s media houses, has expressed its disappointment over the way the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has handled the country’s bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria is in third position in Group C of…
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Disband NFF if Super Eagles miss 2026 World Cup – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has urged the Federal Government to sack the board of the Nigeria Football Federation if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The former Chelsea midfielder speaking on the Obi One Podcast, lambasted the NFF for what he described as “poor leadership and disorganisation,” which…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: 10 Things to Know
The South Africa versus Nigeria game on Tuesday is the biggest game on the continent. The result of this game can keep alive the hopes of the Super Eagles of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and at the other end, a win for the Bafana Bafana gives them the ticket to the 2026…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: Eagles will battle Bafana with confidence – Ekong
Nigeria captain William Ekong has assured fans that there will be no panicky or arrogant style in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man-of-the-Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of…
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Lekki Scrabble Classic gets N1m top prize, holds September 27-28
Organisers of the Lekki Scrabble Classic have announced a top cash prize of one million naira as the tournament is set to hold in Lagos from September 27 to 28. The LSC known for its elegant atmosphere and exciting welcoming aura will see players compete in the Premier and Championship categories. Players with ratings from…
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