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Arokodare Claims No. 14 at Wolves, Eyes Super Eagles Duty

Arokodare Claims No. 14 at Wolves, Eyes Super Eagles Duty

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Following his summer move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare will sport the No. 14 jersey previously worn by ex-Nigeria U23 star Bright Enobakhare. Arokodare earned the switch after an eye-catching spell at KRC Genk, where he bagged 23 goals and notched 7 assists in 45 appearances across competitions. Wolves confirmed the squad […]

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Super Eagles Midfielder Ties the Knot in Intimate UK Ceremony

Super Eagles Midfielder Ties the Knot in Intimate UK Ceremony

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Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has married his Moroccan partner, Nada Bensouna, in a private nikkah ceremony held in Manchester, United Kingdom. The event, attended by close family and friends, featured Nada in a beautiful Moroccan caftan while Dele-Bashiru wore traditional attire. The couple first made their relationship public during Lazio’s Christmas party in December last

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Air Peace, NIIA Host Emotional Tribute Night for Late Sports Icons

Air Peace, NIIA Host Emotional Tribute Night for Late Sports Icons

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Air Peace, in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), led a solemn tribute evening on 28 July 2025 at the NIIA’s Sports and Diplomacy Wall of Fame in Lagos. The event paid homage to fallen legends Christian Chukwu, Peter Rufai, Charles Bassey, Moses Effiong and Obisia Nwakpa. Emotions ran high as attendees

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Plumptre Family Watch Super Falcons Win 10th WAFCON Title

Plumptre Family Watch Super Falcons Win 10th WAFCON Title

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Members of Ashleigh Plumptre’s family flew to Morocco to witness first-hand Nigeria’s historic second-half comeback as the Super Falcons clinched their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown. The team overturned a 2–0 deficit against host nation Morocco to triumph 3–2 in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing at half-time after goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and

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Plateau United in Turmoil as Veteran Trio Exit in Govt-Led Overhaul

Plateau United in Turmoil as Veteran Trio Exit in Govt-Led Overhaul

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Plateau United have parted ways with long‑serving stars Daniel Itodo, Jimmy Ambrose and Charles Henlong amid a sweeping restructuring sparked by the recent appointment of a new management team by the state government. Collectively credited with over 537 appearances for the Peace Boys, Itodo and Ambrose notably lifted the NPFL title in 2017. As the

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Abakaliki United Relegated from NNL Despite Federation Cup Final Run

Abakaliki United Relegated from NNL Despite Federation Cup Final Run

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Abakaliki FC have been relegated from the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a dismal campaign, despite reaching the 2025 President Federation Cup final—a first in their history. The Ebonyi‑based side finished bottom of Conference B with just 17 points from 18 matches, sealing their drop to the third-tier Nationwide League One (NLO). Their cup journey, however,

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Iloenyosi Extends Eid Greetings, Praises NFF's Leadership

Iloenyosi Extends Eid Greetings, Praises NFF’s Leadership

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As Nigerians joined the global Muslim community in marking Eid-el-Kabir, Anambra State Football Association Chairman, Gen. Chikelue Iloenyosi, delivered heartfelt greetings and a strong call for unity and compassion. The former Super Eagles defender urged all citizens to embrace the values of sacrifice, peace, and brotherhood that define the festival. In his message, Iloenyosi emphasised

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Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

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The Italian Football Federation has postponed all domestic football matches scheduled for Easter Monday including Serie A, lower divisions, and amateur levels following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The announcement, made in agreement with Italian footballing bodies, means that games involving Nigerian internationals Maduka Okoye and Fisayo

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Mikel Shines as Chelsea Legends Fall to Liverpool in Charity Match

Mikel Shines as Chelsea Legends Fall to Liverpool in Charity Match

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John Obi Mikel and Celestine Babayaro represented Nigeria in style as part of the Chelsea Legends team that faced Liverpool in the annual LFC Foundation charity match at Anfield on Saturday. Despite their efforts, the Blues were defeated 2-0 by their Merseyside rivals. Mikel was one of the standout performers for Chelsea, commanding the midfield

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