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“Give Eguavoen time”: Osahon urges patience as super hawks begin crucial LA 2028 mission against Comoros

FC Robo Queens owner Emmanuel Osahon has asked Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen for patience, insisting that the experienced tactician needs enough time to impose his ideas as Nigeria begins its qualification campaign for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eguavoen’s first competitive assignment with the women’s national team comes on Friday, when the Super Falcons take on the …

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2028 Olympics qualification: CAF names Rwanda officials for Super Falcons vs Comoros

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying match between Comoros and Super Falcons of Nigeria. Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge will act as central referee, with compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga appointed as first and second assistant referees respectively. Another Rwandan, Aline Umutoni, will …

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Vega will run for FIFA president

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s FIFA presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he wants to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to resign following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, sparking a huge backlash across football. …

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The Nigerian Handball Federation launches MatchVision, a new digital platform for video analysis and match intelligence

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) today announced the official launch of HFN MatchVision, a new digital platform for live match analysis and video intelligence created to support coaches, referees and statisticians across Nigerian handball. HFN MatchVision brings together real-time event recording, video review, tactical tools and automated reporting into a single system. Statisticians can run the Live Match Center …

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National Grassroots Sports Summit 2026: Building a new path for Nigeria’s sporting future

Nigeria’s quest for a more sustainable sporting future will take center stage in Abuja as stakeholders prepare for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, a strategic national meeting aimed at strengthening the foundations of sports development and creating a clearer path to discover, nurture and promote sporting talent across the country. Scheduled for 18-19 November 2026, at the Banquet …

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Pedro retires from professional football

Former Barcelona and Spain star Pedro Rodríguez has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. Pedro has posted a video on social media to confirm he is hanging up his boots after a career playing for Barcelona, ​​Chelsea, Roma and Lazio. “Being part of the best Barça in history was a privilege, we won everything and amazed …

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Osimhen resumes training ahead of the Kasımpasa and Barcelona matches

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training as he continues his recovery from a groin injury ahead of Friday’s Süper Lig clash against Kasımpaşa. The Nigeria international joined his teammates during Wednesday’s training session at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay facilities, giving the Turkish champions a boost ahead of another important league match. Osimhen, unavailable due to injury, took part …

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EuroMatch NPFL: The match everyone is talking about: Can the undefeated pillars of Kano survive the cauldron of Ibadan today?

Two traditional powers of Nigerian football will clash today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, when Shooting Stars Sports Club (33 stars) host Kano Pillars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan for a rescheduled matchday three match of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 pm WAT, where a sell-out crowd is expected to witness another high-stakes …

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