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Qualifier for the 2026 World Cup: Gusau seeks spiritual help for the Super Eagles

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has strongly appealed to religious authorities to pray for divine intervention to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a poor start of campaign. Also read: Exclusive interview with Gift Otuonye: Nigeria’s innovative boxing coach prepares team for Paris 2024 Olympics With just three points …

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Ilechukwu: Rangers will win more laurels next season

Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is optimistic that the Flying Antelopes will win more laurels next season. The Enugu club is still in good spirits after clinching the 2023/24 Nigerian Premier Football League title. Rangers defeated Gombe United 2-1 in their final match of the campaign at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Read also:Euro 2024: I take responsibility for …

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Sporting Lagos relegated from the NPFL in their debut season

Sporting Lagos relegated from NPFL in debut season – Latest sports news in Nigeria The team suffered a 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, with Christian Pyagbara scoring the decisive goal. Finishing 17th on the log, Sporting Lagos accumulated 46 points in 36 matches. They are joined in relegation …

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NFF urges incoming Super Eagles coach to explore foreign-born Nigerian players and avoid NPFL quota

In a bid to boost fading hopes of Nigeria’s senior national team qualifying for the 2026 world cup, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called on everyone to roll up their sleeves. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles sit fifth in their group, four points behind leaders Rwanda after recent results in the qualifiers, where they drew 1-1 against South Africa …

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Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore aims for Olympic gold

Cynthia Ogunsemilore, one of Nigeria’s most prominent boxers, is one of those who secured an Olympic ticket and is set to represent the nation in the upcoming Olympic Games. In an exclusive interview with Sports 247 at the Ilaje Resorts training ground, the vibrant and confident Ogunsemilore expressed her determination to perform excellently and return with a gold medal. Read …

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NFF dismisses Enyimba’s appeal over lost points

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has dismissed Enyimba’s appeal regarding points dropped in their match against Rangers International. This decision follows Enyimba’s refusal to continue the match after a penalty was awarded to Rangers in the final minutes. The former NPFL champions were fined N2 million by the NPFL, a decision upheld by the NFF. The NFF memo …

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Development of grassroots sports: The Minister of Sports meets with Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman about their progress

Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports, and Hadiza Bala Usman, Director of CDCU and Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, met yesterday to discuss the advancement of grassroots sports development. Also read: Former Nigeria International Cup: Omawanle Emmanuel reflects on 11-10 penalty shootout loss to FC Nwosu The main theme of the meeting was the need …

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I made several attempts to sign McTominay

Former West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed he made several attempts to sign Man United star Scott McTominay for the Hammers. in a talk with BBC sportMoyes claimed that McTominay was considered an ideal replacement for Declan Rice after his sale to Arsenal. “A lot of managers have bad luck stories about players slipping away and McTominay is one …

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The Nigerian midfielder is looking to leave Juventus

The Nigerian midfielder seeks an exit from Juventus – Latest sports news in Nigeria Echegini joined Juventus in January and made an immediate impact, scoring ten goals and providing two assists in fourteen games. Her impressive performance earned her a place in the Serie A Team of the Season and the title of best under-23 …

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