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DR Congo edge Nigeria on penalties, end Super Eagles World Cup dreams

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria saw their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes dashed on Sunday after falling to the Leopards of DR Congo in a tense penalty shoot-out in the CAF playoff final.  ...

November 17, 2025

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Gift Monday shines as Washington Spirit march into NWSL Championship final

    Super Falcons forward Gift Monday was on target as Washington Spirit defeated Portland Thorns 2–0 on Saturday to book their place in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWS...

November 16, 2025

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NWFL unveil mandatory digital registration and licensing Portal for 2025/26 season

    The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially launched a mandatory digital portal for player registration and club licensing ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season. The syst...

November 15, 2025

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Kennedy Boboye breaks drought with Bendel Insurance win over Kano Pillars in Benin

    Kennedy Boboye’s long wait for a first victory as Bendel Insurance manager finally ended on Saturday evening, as the Benin Arsenal mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Kano Pill...

November 15, 2025

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Super Falcons, Shakirat Moshood make final shortlist for 2025 CAF Awards

     The Nigeria Super Falcons have been named among the final contenders for the 2025 CAF Women’s Team of the Year award.   Announced on Friday, the shortlist features t...

November 15, 2025

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D'Tigress push Turkey to limit with slim friendly defeat in Istanbul

    Nigeria’s D’Tigress, fell just short in a tightly contested 77–76 loss to Türkiye in an international friendly played on Friday at the Turkcell Basketball Develo...

November 15, 2025

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FC Basira outclass Mighty Jets in NNL opener

    Lafia-based FC Basira kicked off the 2025/26 Nigeria National League season in style with a commanding 3–1 victory over Mighty Jets FC of Jos in the league’s curtain-raiser...

November 10, 2025

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NPFL banishes Katsina United to Jos after violent attack on Barau FC

    The Nigeria Premier Football League has banished Katsina United to Jos and ordered them to play their home games behind closed doors, following a violent incident during their Matchday...

November 10, 2025

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Eric Chelle names Victor Osimhen, 23 others for Super Eagles World Cup Playoffs in Morocco

    Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad led by in-form Victor Osimhen for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff in Morocco next week.   Osi...

November 10, 2025

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Falconets cruise past Benin, maintain perfect record at 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Cup

    Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, continued their impressive form at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls’ Cup with a commanding 3–0 victory over ho...

November 10, 2025

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CAF announces 2025 award date

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 edition of the CAF Awards will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The prestigious ceremony...

November 08, 2025

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HFN adjusts dates for Ardova Handball Premier League Phase two in Lagos

  The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced a minor adjustment to the schedule of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League Phase 2, set to hold later this month in Lagos.  In a...

November 08, 2025