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3SC Board Dissolved by Makinde as Review of NPFL Campaign Begins

3SC Board Dissolved by Makinde as Review of NPFL Campaign Begins

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dissolved the board of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and appointed a new chairman amid a comprehensive review of the club’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The move, announced on 7 July 2025, aims to address ongoing challenges and guide the club towards improved performance. The governor has […]

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Imo Governor Appoints Amuneke as Grand Sports Ambassador

Imo Governor Appoints Amuneke as Grand Sports Ambassador

Executive Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has named Emmanuel Amuneke the Technical Manager of Heartland FC as Grand Ambassador for Sports Development in the state. The announcement was made during his state address at the House of Assembly, highlighting Amuneke’s key role. Amuneke, MFR, helped Nigeria’s U23 team win gold at the 1996

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Makinde Grants Land to 3SC’s 1998 Squad After 26 Year Wait

Makinde Grants Land to 3SC’s 1998 Squad After 26 Year Wait

A heartening development unfolded in Ibadan as Governor Seyi Makinde approved land allocations for members of Shooting Stars Sports Club’s renowned 1998 squad, finalising a promise made over a quarter of a century ago. The former players and officials had been waiting since the era of military governor Amen Oyakhire for their reward individual plots

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Super Eagles Promised Record Bonus for 2026 World Cup Qualification

Super Eagles Promised Record Bonus for 2026 World Cup Qualification

The Nigerian government has introduced a new incentive structure that will see the Super Eagles receive a record-breaking qualification bonus if they secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to officials speaking exclusively to Score Nigeria, the win-bonus system has been revamped. Rather than paying players on a match by match basis

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NFF and Carloha Partner to Boost Nigerian Football Development

NFF and Carloha Partner to Boost Nigerian Football Development

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has secured a landmark partnership with Carloha, the exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria. This agreement will make Carloha the official automobile partner of the NFF and the national teams. The contract-signing ceremony is set to take place at Carloha’s Lagos office, with top NFF officials

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Shehu Dikko Pledges Full Support for FIFA Forward Project 3.0

Shehu Dikko Pledges Full Support for FIFA Forward Project 3.0

The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to the successful execution of the FIFA Forward Project 3.0 during an inspection at the proposed site within the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Joined by NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Dikko reviewed the project, which aims to provide

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CAF elections: Pinnick makes FIFA Council final list, Eto’o out

CAF elections: Pinnick makes FIFA Council final list, Eto’o out

As the Confederation of African Football CAF elections draw closer, the official list of candidates for various leadership positions has been released. Among the high profile names confirmed for the FIFA Council is former Nigeria Football Federation NFF president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick will be contesting for a seat alongside other notable African football administrators,

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President Tinubu's grassroots sports aide ‘Zulu’ joins Evolution Cup

President Tinubu’s grassroots sports aide ‘Zulu’ joins Evolution Cup

Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu and the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Tinubu, has pledged his full support for the 2025 Evolution Cup. The Pan African Invitational Football Tournament, now in its third edition, aims to promote grassroots football and provide a platform for young African talents. Zulu’s commitment came

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NFF Technical Committee Meets on New Foreign Coach for Super Eagles

NFF Technical Committee Meets on New Foreign Coach for Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF technical committee has begun deliberations on appointing a new foreign coach for the Super Eagles. The meeting, which took place on Thursday afternoon in Abuja, is focused on identifying a coach to lead Nigeria’s campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles currently face an uphill battle

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Victor Apugo Appointed Chairman of Abia State Minifootball Association

Victor Apugo Appointed Chairman of Abia State Minifootball Association

Victor Apugo, a renowned football administrator and proprietor of Superstars Academy Nigeria, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Technical Committee, of Abia State Minifootball Association. This development was confirmed through a letter signed by David A. Adewoye, Secretary of the Nigeria National Minifootball Association. The association expressed confidence in Apugo’s ability to enhance

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