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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will return to Morocco in March to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 tournament. The draw, held on Thursday by the Confederation of African…
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first…
Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. He described the exit as painful but praised his teammates’ resilience against the tournament hosts.…
Remo Stars head coach Suleiman Folarin, is adamant that the victory over Ikorodu City will boost his side’s confidence in the remaining matches this season. The Sky Blue Stars edged out Ikorodu City 1-0 in a keenly contested encounter at…
El-Kanemi Warriors have secured the service of midfielder, Joseph Timi for the second stanza of the season. Timi joined the Borno Army from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC. The enterprising midfielder signed a contract until the end of…
Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media…
Nigerian fullback, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for appointing Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Ayi to officiate the Super Eagles semifinal clash with Morocco. Osayi-Samuel wondered why a game of such calibre would have been assigned…
Defending champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi, DAILY POST reports. Group C games will be played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in…
Barau FC have welcomed six new players to their squad for the second half of the season. The players are Ebuka Nwokorie (Kun Khalifat), Moses Tsehuan – Centre Back (from Nasarawa United) Akpo Godwin ( Attack Energy FC, Afghanistan) Ezeonye…
Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with…
As the build up to the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026 continues across the region, Team Delta has vowed to avoid the mistakes which cost them the title on last day of competition at the maiden edition in Uyo,…
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has boasted after their win against the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals on Wednesday. The goalkeeper was the star of the shootout, stopping penalty kicks from Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Chukwueze, and…
Morocco Head Coach, Walid Regragui, and Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou have revealed why the Atlas Lions beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the final ticket at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Regragui praised his players and fans after…
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has hailed defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi and himself following Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. The Birmingham City star said the Super Eagles back-four gave an ‘amazing’ performance against the AFCON host…
Arsenal delivered a 3–2 victory away at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi‑final first leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The London rivals produced an exciting contest, with Arsenal taking the lead early when Ben White scored after a corner…
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