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Super Falcons prepare for Algeria friendlies

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, has stepped up preparations for two international friendly matches against Algeria. Head Coach Justine Madugu...

Dominican Republic 2024: Nigeria’s Flamingos Soar into Quarter-Finals, Thrash Ecuador 4-0

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, secured a quarter-final spot in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a resounding 4-0...

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface escapes unhurt after horrific car crash

Nigerian international Victor Boniface miraculously survived a severe car accident on Sunday, just hours after scoring the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen in...

Nigeria’s Flamingoes Thrash New Zealand 4-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingoes, secured a convincing 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Wednesday at the Santiago de los Caballeros, the...

Thomas Tuchel Set to Become New England Manager

The Football Association is about to name Thomas Tuchel as the permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate as the manager of England. Reports state...

Super Eagles’ ill-treatment in Libya: Tinubu urges CAF to impose appropriate sanction

President Bola Tinubu has warmly welcomed the Super Eagles back home after their harrowing experience in Libya since Sunday, urging the Disciplinary Board...

Ex-Green Eagles goal keeper, Fregene a.k.a Apo, dies at 77

Fondly called Apo by teammates and admirers, Fregene who has been critically ill and on life support over the last few days at...

Super Eagles stranded at Al Abraq airport, Libya, for 12 hours amidst AFCON qualifier controversy

The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, remains stuck at Al Abraq Airport in Libya, 12 hours after landing, ahead of their 2025...

North Central Derby: Amokachi’s Lobi Stars Debut Ends in Stalemate with Niger Tornadoes

Daniel Amokachi’s role as the technical adviser for Lobi Stars began with mixed results, as his team shared the victory with the Niger...

Breaking: Libyan Authorities Hold Super Eagles Hostage at Al Abaq Airport

The Nigerian senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles, are currently stranded in Libya ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya. The...

Super Eagles ready for second-leg encounter against Libya in AFCON qualifier 

Nigeria’s winger Moses Simon has assured fans that the Super Eagles are fully prepared to counter any tactics Libya may employ in their...

Super Eagles Pip Libya 1-0 in AFCON Qualifier ni

The Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,...

Kidnapped Sports Journalists Released, SWAN Commends Security Operatives’ Swiftness

Following the swiftness of security operatives, some of the sports journalists kidnapped while travelling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, to cover the...

Greek football mourns sudden death of Panathinaikos star George Baldock

The sudden death of Panathinaikos and Greece international George Baldock has left the Greek football community in shock and mourning. On Wednesday evening,...

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker faces six-week injury layoff

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to reports in the...

Ahead of Libya Clash, House Committee Chairman on Sports Expresses Confidence in Super Eagles

The newly appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Mr. Kabiru Amadu, has urged the Super Eagles to secure maximum...