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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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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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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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Sack NFF if Eagles fail to qualify for World Cup – Oliseh
Former Captain of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has said that the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have no business staying a day longer should the Super Eagles fail to qualify back-to-back FIFA World Cups. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fourth in standing in the run up to the 2026 World Cup to…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Rwandans to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will hit Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State…
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NPFL Matchday 2 preview: Insurance, Shooting Stars battle at bottom
By George Akpayen After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies. Last weekend, there was…
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