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Oluwaseun Oyediji

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AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Super Eagles open Uyo camp, begin training Tuesday for Madagascar

  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have opened camp in Akwa Ibom ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with the team scheduled to hold its first training session on Tuesday,...

September 22, 2026

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Nigeria U-18 Handball beat Côte d’Ivoire, edge closer to World Championship qualification

  Nigeria’s Under-18 Men’s Handball team moved within one victory of qualifying for the 2027 IHF Men’s Under-19 Handball World Championship after defeating hosts Côte d&r...

September 21, 2026

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Russia-Nigeria Friendly: Date, ticket prices, venue, and kickoff time announced

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with the encounter scheduled for the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia. The match will kick off at 8p...

September 21, 2026

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U-20 World Cup: Moses Aduku draws positives from Falconets’ quarter-final exit

Nigeria head coach Moses Aduku has urged Nigerians to look beyond the disappointment of Nigeria’s quarter-final elimination from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, insisting the tournam...

September 21, 2026

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Women’s Beach Soccer: Kings FA thrash RCCG Great Grace to win NBSL Invitational title

  Kings Football Academy were crowned champions of the NBSL Women’s Beach Soccer Invitational Tournament after defeating RCCG Great Grace 3-0 in the final on Sunday in Kaduna. Kings FA pr...

September 21, 2026

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Beach Soccer: Kebbi Fishers reclaim Nigerian League crown in Kaduna

Kebbi Fishers Beach Soccer Club have reclaimed the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) title after defeating Kada Beach Soccer Club in a decisive final-day encounter at the Murtala Muhammed Square in K...

September 21, 2026

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Ibrahim Olawoyin ends goal drought with Rizespor strike against Goztepe

  Olawoyin Scores First Rizespor Goal in Draw With Goztepe   Nigeria midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin opened his goalscoring account for the season as Rizespor battled to a 2-2 draw against G&...

September 21, 2026

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Stephen Odey scores as Floriana cruise past Hibernians

  Nigerian striker Stephen Odey continued his goalscoring contribution for Floriana after finding the net in their emphatic 4-0 victory over Hibernians in the Maltese league on Sunday. The form...

September 21, 2026

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U-20 World Cup: NFF Boss Ikpeme, Ambassador Ohakim salute Falconets after stoppage-time Colombia defeat

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Poland, Her Excellency Chioma Ohakim, have commended the Falconets for the...

September 21, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Chelle names solid replacement for injured Osimhen

  Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has made a late change to Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Taiwo Awoniyi called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen. A...

September 20, 2026

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Nigeria, 190 others to feature as FIFA launches historic U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan

  FIFA is set to stage a historic U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a record 191 member associations expected to participate in the inaugural edition of the new youth competi...

September 20, 2026

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Davis Cup: Morocco earn 2-0 first leg lead, Nigeria face uphill qualification battle

  Nigeria face a difficult task in their Davis Cup World Group II tie against Morocco after the hosts won both opening singles rubbers to establish a 2-0 lead in Rabat. The Moroccan team made a...

September 20, 2026