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Nigeria stormed into the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Zambia on Friday in Casablanca. The Copper Queens were tipped to challenge the nine-time champions, but it was one-way traffic as the Super Falcons put on a ruthless display of power and precision. Nigeria made an … [Read more…]
…We’ll host to win, Ekweremadu assures 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Onyeali and former General Manger of Rangers International Football Club as well as current Chief Operating Officer of Nigeria Professional Football League, Davidson Owumi, were among the big names in the nation’s sports industry on parade as the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter … [Read more…]
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he wears a face mask during matches. The 26-year-old, who was loaned to Süper Lig club Galatasaray in the recently concluded 2024/2025 season, is known for wearing a mask during international and club matches. The former Lille striker, currently holidaying in Nigeria, spoke during an … [Read more…]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup. Moses Simona and Samuel Chukwueze scored in each half as both teams played a 2-2 stalemate to take the match to penalty shootout. The 2025 Unity Cup, which was held from May 27 to 31 at Brentford Community … [Read more…]
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but the Super Eagles failed to secure a third win of the campaign. It was … [Read more…]
The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday. The mouthwatering encounter in the group will see Nigeria battling against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Champions … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, FG, and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South East State. The agreement, which was signed by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade for the FG and Governor Peter Mbah for Enugu … [Read more…]
Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among four sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without kicking a ball on Thursday. Gabon, South Africa and Uganda are also assured of their places in Morocco after results in their respective groups went their way. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triumph 3-2 … [Read more…]
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. CAF published an updated game fixture on its X handle on Tuesday, however, it does not include the Libya versus Nigeria game. … [Read more…]
The Libyan Football Federation has condemned the withdrawal of Nigeria from the second-leg match against Libya in Benghazi, saying it will take all legal actions needed to protect the interests of the Libyan football squad. In a statement shared by The Libya Observer, the LFF said despite the inhumane treatment they had received in Nigeria, … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed alleged maltreatment of the Nigeria’s contingent for the match by the Libyan government officials who kept and refused to clear the entire team at the Al Abaq Airport, 12 hours … [Read more…]
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris came to an end on Sunday with Nigerian athletes winning seven medals and breaking World Records along the way. Nigeria placed its hopes once again in the hands of paralympic athletes as the 2024 Paralympics kicked off in late August, against the backdrop of a disappointing Olympic Games outing. … [Read more…]