Tag: soccer
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NFF, NPFL, Nigerians mourn as goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai dies at 61
The Nigerian football firmament turned pale on Thursday evening after it was confirmed that the country’s 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup first-choice goalkeeper Peter Rufai had died in Lagos following a period of illness. “This is really, really shocking,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in Abuja. “Peter Rufai dead? What happened? I…
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Super Falcons need improvement before WAFCON kickoff – Coach Madugu
Head Coach Justine Madugu insisted on Monday that Nigeria’s Super Falcons must continue to improve in several areas, despite an emphatic 3-1 win over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly in Casablanca on Sunday evening. Goals by Mexico-based Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala and captain Rasheedat Ajibade affirmed the Falcons’ supremacy over the Queens, at a…
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Ikpeba asks Eric Chelle to consider NPFL stars for World Cup qualifiers
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has called on Nigeria coach Eric Chelle to give Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players a chance in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ikpeba made the plea during the final of the President Federation Cup held in Lagos on Saturday, June 28. The former AS Monaco star…
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Kwara United, Rivers Angels are 2025 President Federation Cup champions
Cup holders Rivers Angels made it 10th title accomplished as they edged Nasarawa Amazons on penalties, while Kwara United won their first-ever national trophy at the grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup in Lagos on Saturday. The women’s final showcased a compelling match-up between the reigning champions, Rivers Angels and arch-rivals Nasarawa Amazons.…
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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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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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