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Super Falcons and Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery following an injury that ruled her out for the remainder of the season. Sports247 reports that the 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder is now beginning the rehabilitation phase of her recovery as she works to return to full fitness. Abiodun’s injury is also expected to keep her out of Nigeria’s …

Post views: 18 Barau FC, a top team based in Kano, have landed Lagos ahead of their highly anticipated matchday four match against Ikorodu City FC in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League. The delegation of players and referees traveled via Max Air from Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, and landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Friday, …

Gianni Infantino should leave the FIFA presidency “unconditionally”, according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, The vice-president of the German Football Association (DFB), Hans-Joachim Watzke, has stated that Gianni Infantino must leave the FIFA presidency, “no exceptions”. He spoke Thursday at a festival dedicated to artificial intelligence in Berlin. The DFB is one of the few federations that has not signed a letter …

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), HE Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commended the Nigeria Under-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, for their impressive performance at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. In a statement signed by his special media advisor, Ben Ogbemudia, Shaibu praised the players for their resilience, …

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of defensive trio Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera. Speaking during Friday’s press conference, Arteta was first asked about the likelihood of White being involved in Arsenal’s trip to his former club Brighton on Saturday, and feels the England defender should be ready to go. “Everyone is fine, we have …

The maiden edition of the Ojaja Table Tennis Championship in Ile-Ife, Osun State will reach its climax on Friday with the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Ojaja II expected to grace the final. The championship, organized to commemorate the popular Olojo Festival, entered its decisive stage on Thursday when the quarterfinalists emerged after …

Coach Éric Chelle also made public on Thursday his list of 24 players who will face the Russian senior men’s team in a friendly match scheduled at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium on Tuesday, October 6. The team will be led by captain Wilfred Ndidi, with star forward Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Fredricks, midfielder Raphael …

Post views: 29 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated veteran sports journalist and former President of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Chief George Aluo, on his appointment as Media Advisor in the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye. Imo SWAN …

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has refused to get carried away by Nigeria’s strong start to the WAFU-B Women’s Under-17 Cup, insisting his players still have much to improve despite thrashing Niger Republic 5-0. Nigeria began their campaign in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, in impressive fashion, with five different players finding the net as the defending champions claimed three points and …

Rangers International FC is expanding its rich football heritage and the club’s CEO, Amobi Ezeaku, has officially announced that the newly formed women’s team will participate in the upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season. This historic development brings the famous “Flying Antelopes” brand to elite women’s club football, offering a huge boost to the growth and visibility of …