The Nigerian senior team was defeated 1-2 at the hands of Portugal, in a match intended to prepare the host for its next challenge at the World Cup in the United States. Akor Adams scored Nigeria’s only goal of the match, canceling out Pedro Nero’s opener before Francisco Conceição scored what ended up being the winning goal for the Portuguese. …
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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has heaped plaudits on his players after they earned a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a keenly contested semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead from the spot …
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The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and a commendable fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday night. Just before kick-off, National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and NFF Executive Committee Member Sharif Rabiu Inuwa presented a special framed jersey to midfielder Alexander Iwobi to commemorate his …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts to Somali referee Omar Artan’s recent refusal to enter the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Earlier this week, Artan was not allowed to enter the US despite being named Africa’s best referee of 2025 at the CAF awards. It is worth recalling that President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on Somalia and …
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Following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night. Completessports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU values the performance of the players… Maduka Okoye 7/10 The Udinese goalkeeper conceded two goals but made a couple of saves to help keep the scoreline respectable. Christian Akpan 5/10 He struggled to make much of an impact in his …
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 in their international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday night. More to follow…
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What should have been the highlight of Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s refereeing career and for Somalia has instead become one of the biggest controversies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Somali referee, who would become the first Somali official to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry into the United States despite having a valid visa and …
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Post views: 45 By Silvernews As part of efforts to promote mental wellbeing and improve road safety, the Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with the RiFC Foundation, will host a targeted men’s mental health awareness program for commercial drivers, tricycle operators and motorcyclists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The programme, themed “Lead with your mind, not just …
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The Super Eagles may have “signed” a three-way deal in North America, but they will only be there in spirit. The world gathers again to celebrate world football in the USA, Canada and Mexico without the Nigerian flavors as the three-time African champions were stopped by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the spiritual men will be there to …
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Wednesday showcased goals, exciting moments and three different results as the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup 2026 continued. At the Alade Stadium, FC Odini and FC Ikpeba played the most exciting match of the day, ending in a 2-2 draw. Malomo Basit opened the scoring for Odini in the first minute, but Daniel Okon equalized for Ikpeba with a header. Nsikak …
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