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Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Kayinsola Ajayi, announced his arrival on the biggest stage of international athletics with a sensational victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday.…
The Confederation of African Football has unveiled Nigeria’s route to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following the draw for the African qualifiers held on Saturday in Rabat, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will…
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has predicted a difficult game when Nigeria face Morocco in the semi-final AFCON tie on Wednesday. The Birmingham City defender, however, backed Eric Chelle’s side to beat the AFCON host nation. Nigeria and Morocco head…
YouTube star-turned-boxer KSI — real name Olajide Olatunji — has officially announced he is done with boxing, confirming that he will not face longtime rival Jake Paul in the ring. KSI, one of the pioneers of influencer boxing, first drew…
The Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Monday (today) as they intensify preparations for the highly anticipated semi-final encounter against Morocco, DAILY POST reports. The session will hold at the Complexe Mohammed VI in Rabat. The training session…
Former Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker has announced that he will step down as Head of Arsenal’s Academy at the end of the season. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Monday, Mertesacker was quoted as saying, “Arsenal is…
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho. He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside. Okocha revealed this during an interview…
Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, United’s hierarchy are aiming to have an appointment in place before players…
At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on…
Nigeria are bidding for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title and will face hosts Morocco, who are searching for their first trophy since 1976, in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech. Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports…
In international football, reaching 100 combined goals and assists is an elite club reserved for the game’s most prolific and creative attackers — a testament to sustained brilliance across years, tournaments, and continents. But doing it lightning-fast? That’s what separates…
Former South Africa international, Teko Modise has questioned Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams regarding his ability to be more clinical in front of goal for Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON in Morocco. Modise spoke while analysing Adams’ display in Nigeria’s…
Manchester United are expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new interim head coach, with a final decision looming between Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following face-to-face talks with the club’s hierarchy. As reported by Sky Sports News…
The Super Eagles will depart Fès for Rabat on Monday (today) ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi -final encounter with Morocco. Wednesday’s last four tie will hold at the Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat. The players and their…
Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have confirmed receipt of their unpaid indemnities for officiating in the Nigerian topflight ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The PUNCH reports. Officials, including referees, match commissioners and referee…
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