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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Boniface Names Neymar and Ben Arfa as His Football GOATs Ahead of World Cup

Boniface Names Neymar and Ben Arfa as His Football GOATs Ahead of World Cup

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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has stirred debate by naming Brazil’s Neymar and French playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa as his personal football “greatest of all time” (GOAT) picks excluding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from his top choices. The Nigerian forward shared his picks on social media, highlighting the flair and creativity of his two

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Nigeria Still Await FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Eligibility Dispute

Nigeria Still Await FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Eligibility Dispute

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Nigerian football supporters and officials are closely monitoring developments after FIFA deferred its decision on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup African qualifying playoffs. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) filed the petition following their 4–3 penalty defeat to DR Congo in

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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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NFF Invites Coaches to Apply for Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets Roles

NFF Invites Coaches to Apply for Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets Roles

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially opened applications for coaching positions with its youth national teams, calling on qualified tacticians to submit interest for roles with the Flying Eagles (U-20) and Golden Eaglets (U-17) programmes. The open call is part of the federation’s efforts to enhance development at age-grade levels and build strong leadership

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Osimhen Sets Up Two Goals as Galatasaray Rout Juventus 5–2 in UCL Play-Off First Leg

Osimhen Sets Up Two Goals as Galatasaray Rout Juventus 5–2 in UCL Play-Off First Leg

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a brilliant creative performance, registering two assists as Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off tie in Istanbul on Tuesday night. The emphatic win gives the Turkish champions a commanding three goal advantage heading into the second leg in Turin next

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Orban Says Black Players Are Treated Differently in Italy After Controversial Red Card

Orban Says Black Players Are Treated Differently in Italy After Controversial Red Card

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Super Eagles striker Gift Orban has claimed that Black players are treated differently in Italian football following his early red card in Hellas Verona’s Serie A defeat at Parma. Orban was dismissed after just 10–11 minutes for protesting a decision by the referee and took to social media to share his frustration, saying his experience

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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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