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Okobi Celebrates Super Falcons Return for Cameroon Friendlies

Okobi Celebrates Super Falcons Return for Cameroon Friendlies

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Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her delight after earning a recall to the Super Falcons squad ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé later this month. The Ottawa Rapids FC midfielder is back in the national setup after spending several years away, and she says returning to represent her country at […]

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges Enyimba to Lead Coach Appointments

Mutiu Adepoju Urges Enyimba to Lead Coach Appointments

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Former Super Eagles forward Mutiu Adepoju has criticised the recent off field decisions at Enyimba FC, arguing that the club’s management led by Chairman Nwankwo Kanu should be the ones to appoint key technical staff rather than the Abia State Government. Adepoju expressed shock over the government’s unilateral appointment of a new Technical Adviser and

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Dikko Says Nigeria Confident in Case Against DR Congo as FIFA Review Continues

Dikko Says Nigeria Confident in Case Against DR Congo as FIFA Review Continues

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Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s petition challenging DR Congo’s player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, even as FIFA has not yet communicated a ruling. The complaint was lodged after the Super Eagles’ playoff penalty defeat to DR Congo in November 2025,

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Sodje Confident Brentford Teen Furo Will Break Into First Team

Sodje Confident Brentford Teen Furo Will Break Into First Team

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Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje says he is confident that young forward Kaye Furo will earn his place in the Brentford first team as he continues to adapt to life in English football. Furo, son of ex-Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo, made his first senior appearance for Brentford in their FA Cup win over Macclesfield,

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NFF Technical Committee Meets Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Ahead of Major Decisions

NFF Technical Committee Meets Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Ahead of Major Decisions

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee held a meeting with Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle as part of preparations for upcoming national team commitments and squad selections. The session brought together key NFF officials and the French-Malian coach to finalise plans for the team. The gathering was aimed at discussing squad lists and

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Bayelsa United Coach Okara Rues Missed Chances in South-South Derby Stalemate

Bayelsa United Coach Okara Rues Missed Chances in South-South Derby Stalemate

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Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara expressed disappointment after his side were held to a 0–0 draw by Bendel Insurance in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) South-South Derby at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday. The Restoration Boys created several opportunities but failed to convert throughout the contest. Okara lamented that his

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Super Eagles Target March Friendly With Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles Target March Friendly With Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in talks to play an international friendly match against Iran in March 2026 as both nations prepare for the FIFA World Cup later this year, according to reports. The proposed fixture is part of a series of warm-up games being scheduled for the next international window, with March 27,

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Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

Super Falcons to Face Cameroon in WAFCON 2026 Preparatory Friendlies

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Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two international friendly matches as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The matches will be played in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first clash scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, and the second

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Mangut Optimistic Nasarawa United Will Bounce Back from Katsina United Defeat

Mangut Optimistic Nasarawa United Will Bounce Back from Katsina United Defeat

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Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has expressed confidence that his side will respond positively after a 1–0 loss to Katsina United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 clash in Ilorin on Sunday. The defeat ended a promising run for the Solid Miners, who had built momentum earlier in the season, and

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We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

We’re Still Waiting — Dikko on FIFA 2026 WC Petition Ruling

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Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), says the country is still waiting for FIFA’s verdict on its petition against DR Congo over player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament hanging in the balance. Dikko stressed that Nigeria has submitted its

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