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CAF puts rumours to rest, confirms Morocco as WAFCON 2026 host

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has firmly dispelled speculations surrounding the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, confirming that Morocco remains t...

February 13, 2026

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Israel Adesanya hints at UFC exit by 2027 as career countdown begins

    Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has revealed that the end of his mixed martial arts career may be closer than many expect, hinting at retirement by 2027 with...

February 13, 2026

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CAF begins host nation inspection ahead of AFCON 2027 in East Africa

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set in motion its inspection programme for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with teams of technical experts already touring the t...

February 13, 2026

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NSC releases N200m training grants to 26 athletes ahead of Glasgow 2026

    The National Sports Commission (NSC) has disbursed ₦200 million in training grants to 26 Nigerian athletes as part of its strategic build-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,...

February 11, 2026

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Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper waits for next move

    Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has confirmed he is currently without a club after mutually parting ways with South African side Chippa United, insisting he is in no hurry to decide...

February 11, 2026

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Samuel Ikpefan exits sprint early as Nigeria's Milano Cortina 2026 campaign begins

    Nigeria’s lone flagbearer at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Samuel Ikpefan, saw his first event at the Games come to an early end on Tuesday after finishing 65th in the...

February 11, 2026

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Super Eagles shine across Europe as Osimhen, Onuachu and Arokodare deliver

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles stars lit up the European scene once again over the weekend, with Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu and Tolu Arokodare all finding the scoresheet in eye-catchin...

February 10, 2026

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Ikorodu City back to NPFL summit as Matchday 25 delivers drama

    Ikorodu City returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League standings with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Sun...

February 09, 2026

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Rivers United bow out of CAF Champions League after huge loss to Pyramids

    Rivers United’s CAF Champions League campaign effectively came to an end on Sunday night after a painful 4–1 home defeat to Egyptian giants Pyramids in their Matchday Five...

February 09, 2026

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Moses Aduku backs Falconets to finish the job after gritty win over Senegal

    Nigeria U20 women’s head coach, Moses Aduku, has expressed strong confidence that the Falconets will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, following...

February 08, 2026

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Bendel Insurance roar back to form with win over Enyimba in Benin

    Bendel Insurance FC returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on the weekend, brushing aside former CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC 2–0 in their Matchday 25 clash of t...

February 08, 2026

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Delta Queens appoint Stanley Osazee Francis as head coach

    Delta Queens FC have announced the appointment of Stanley Osazee Francis as their new head coach, as the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership prepares to resume after the m...

February 08, 2026