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Nigerian Legend Jay-Jay Okocha Ready for NFF Role, Sets Terms

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha is ready to accept a leadership role within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), provided the conditions are right....

Super Eagles Decline Started After 2002 AFCON Team Disbandment – Jay Jay Okocha

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has sparked controversy by labeling the 2002 Super Eagles squad as the weakest team he ever played for,...

Eric Chelle to Unveil Super Eagles Squad for World Cup Playoffs

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to announce his final squad on Friday for the 2026 World Cup African playoffs, with the...

Boniface on the Ups and Downs of Super Eagles Career and Club Success

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has opened up about his struggles with the Super Eagles, admitting that his international performances have not met his...

CAF Confirms Rabat as Host City for 2025 Awards Ceremony

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 edition of the CAF Awards will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on...

Osimhen Leads Galatasaray to Victory with Hat-Trick Against Ajax

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen showcased his exceptional skills, scoring all three goals in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Ajax in the UEFA Champions League....

Nigeria’s Paul Onuachu Wins Turkish Super Lig Player of the Month Award

Nigeria international Paul Onuachu has been named Turkish Super Lig Player of the Month for October, beating eight other top players to the...

CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 Teams

MThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant expansion of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), increasing the number...

Match Day Horror: Coach Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Game

Top-flight manager Mladen Zizovic, boss of Radnicki 1923, has tragically died after suffering a fatal heart attack during a match in Serbia. Zizovic...

Haaland Rejects Comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo, Emphasizes Focus on Scoring Goals

Erling Haaland has downplayed comparisons between his goal-scoring record and those of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Manchester City striker...

Real Madrid Routs Valencia 4-0, Widens Lead in La Liga

Real Madrid has opened up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga standings with a convincing 4-0 win over Valencia at...

Liverpool Bounces Back, Reds Defeat Aston Villa 2-0

Liverpool ended their four-game losing streak in the Premier League with a convincing 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. The...

FIFA Funds for Kebbi Mini-Stadium Not Misappropriated, Says NSC Chairman Dikko

The National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Shehu Dikko, has dismissed allegations of misappropriation of a $1.2 million FIFA funds meant for the construction...

Just In: Rena Wakama Gets New Role in US League as Hive BC Head Coach

Rena Wakama, the acclaimed head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has added another feather to her cap with her appointment...

New Presidents Emerge in Sports Federations: Finance Minister Edun, Customs CG Adeniyi, Sen. Dankwambo Elected

The National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja has successfully ushered in a new set of credible leaders for the nation’s Sports Federations. Persecondnews...

PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon Makes History with World Athletics Label

The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is gearing up for its second edition, scheduled to take place on December 6, 2025....