Tag: football
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Governor Alia sets up audit panel for Lobi Stars
Governor Alia sets up audit panel for Lobi Stars The Governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia has set up a forensic audit panel to examine the Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances carefully. The action became necessary due to persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials, despite the Government’s financial…
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Rangers beat Abia Warriors in Oriental derby
Kazeem Ogunleye’s free-kick from over twenty-five yards at the 59th minute earned the reigning NPFL champions, Rangers the full points on Sunday in the match against Abia Warriors. It was an ‘Oriental Derby’ played inside ‘The Cathedral,’ Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu handed starts to the squad that defeated Bayelsa United on Thursday…
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Nigeria vs Libya: Osimhen out as Eguavoen picks Ekong, Lookman, 21 others
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Injured Victor Osimhen stays out. Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and…
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NFF assures on 2026 World Cup ticket, budgets N17.6bn, and backs Pinnick for FIFA
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Football Federation has assured Nigerians and in particular the Federation Government that the 2026 World Cup ticket is still within reach and they would do all that is possible for the Super Eagles to grab one. The promise was given as a part of the decisions and agreement reached at the…
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NFF launches monthly Football Awards
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the launch of a NFF Monthly Awards, a celebration of the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various Football Leagues including Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. NFF says that with the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards “aim to honor the brilliance, dedication and passion…
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Lekki Scrabble Classics: Ghana’s Tachie-Mensah tops Division A, Adeagbo leads Division B
Charles Tachie-Mensah of Ghana ruled Day One of the Lekki Scrabble Classics by the power of cumulative points after he recorded 9 wins with three other close rivals after 11 rounds of games in Division A. The quality of attendance at this year’s Classics signaled what was to be expected as the players settled in quickly…
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Akwa United coach utterly shocked by Sunshine’s defeat
Akwa United Head Coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru was shocked after his team lost their league match to guests Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The NPFL game played on Saturday ended 2-1 to the utter surprise of Akwa United coach who assumed his team was well angled for a victory until the…
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Remo Stars beat Rangers to regain top spot, Finidi wins again with Rivers
Pius Ayinor Remo Stars are back to the top spot of the NPFL table after they defeated defending champions Enugu Rangers 2-1 in Ikene on Sunday. Remo Stars opened the scoring via Alex Oyowah off a Jide Fatokun pass and maintained the lead through the first half. Rangers drew level within five minutes of the…
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Osimhen hits a brace against Kasimpasa
Victor Osimhen opened his goals account for Galatasaray on Saturday with the 3-3 thriller with Kasımpasa in the Turkish league. The Super Eagles forward scored the opener and his first in the 20th minute. The Nigerian in his trade mark style latched on a perfect cross from Abdulkerim Bardakci and to head it past Andreas…
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I didn’t speak with Tosin Adarabioyo – Eguavoen
Super Eagles stand-in coach Augustine Eguavoen has cleared the air around Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo and his possible listing in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, against Libya. Since the Chelsea defender indicated his intention to play for Nigeria, there have been unofficial discussions on Adarabioyo getting his first Nigeria call-up…
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