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Oluwaseun Oyediji

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Nigerian stars Ayinde, Omewa celebrate as BK Häcken win 2026 Swedish Damallsvenskan title

Nigerian internationals Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa were part of the BK Häcken squad that emerged champions of the 2026 Swedish Damallsvenskan following an emphatic 4-1 victory to seal the leag...

November 02, 2026

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Super Falcons players reacts to payment fulfilment of Tinubu's $100,000 WAFCON 2024 promise

Two members of Nigeria’s Super Falcons squad and a member of the team’s technical crew have confirmed receiving their presidential cash rewards following the country’s historic trium...

November 02, 2026

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NNL opener: Heartland FC surrender two-goal lead in draw against Crown FC

Heartland FC endured a disappointing start to their 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign after surrendering a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 against Crown FC of Ogbomoso at the Dan Anyiam St...

November 02, 2026

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Diego Simeone backs Ademola Lookman to overcome slow start at Atletico Madrid

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed confidence in Ademola Lookman, urging the Nigerian forward to remain patient as he continues to adapt to life at the Spanish club. Lookman h...

November 02, 2026

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Fortress Ladies send three players on season-long loan to Ibom Angels

Fortress Ladies Football Club have confirmed that three of their players have completed one-season loan moves to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side Ibom Angels FC. The players are...

November 02, 2026

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Frank Ilaboya hails Flamingos, calls for greater investment in girls' grassroots sports in Edo

The Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilisation to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, has joined millions of Nigerians in congratulating the Flamingos following th...

November 02, 2026

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Eric Chelle drops 18 players from Olympic Eagles squad ahead of DR Congo Qualifiers

Nigeria U-23 head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly released 18 players from the Olympic Eagles squad ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic...

November 02, 2026

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Morocco's Amal Mogador BSC crowned World Winners Cup Alanya 2026 champions

Amal Mogador BSC have been crowned champions of the World Winners Cup Alanya 2026 after defeating Sportivo Luqueño 11–8 in a thrilling final, bringing seven days of men’s competitio...

November 02, 2026

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Hakeem Busari praises Flamingos fighting spirit at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria U-17 women’s team head coach, Hakeem Busari, has praised his players’ attitude and resilience following their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocc...

November 02, 2026

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Flamingos set up U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final clash against Brazil

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Brazil in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Venezuela 1-0, courtesy of Azeezat Oduntan’s late penalty on Sunday. Bra...

November 02, 2026

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Azeezat Oduntan's late penalty sends Flamingos into 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semifinals

Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Venezuela 1-0 in a tense quarter-final encounter. Captain Azeezat Oduntan...

November 01, 2026

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NBBF President Mustapha Abdullahi targets infrastructure development, grassroots basketball

New Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Mustapha Abdullahi, has outlined infrastructure development, grassroots basketball and improved athletes’ welfare as key priorities of his adm...

November 01, 2026