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W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles face Lesotho Nov 17, Zimbabwe days after

The dates for matchdays one and two of the 2026 World Cup qualifyong fixtures for the Super Eagles have been fixed. On Friday, November 17, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their opening match in the qualifiers against the Crocodiles of Lesotho. The game is scheduled to take place in Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Three days later, Jose …

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Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 25 Roundup

The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered yet another pulsating round of action as Matchday 25 unfolded across various stadiums. Read Also: Nasarawa Amazon Induct State Head of Service Plateau United stamped their authority with a resounding 4-0 triumph over Gombe United. Lafia Enejo ignited the scoreboard before Nenrot Silas stole the spotlight with a mesmerizing hat-trick in the …

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UEFA Champions League: Jesus rescues victory for Arsenal

Arsenal were dealt a new injury concern when Gabriel Jesus was forced off late on in their 2-1 win against Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Brazilian striker was forced off after 81 minutes with a hamstring problem and was replaced by Eddie Nketiah. Jesus was the decisive star for the Gunners as they secured a victory in …

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Playing In Saudi League Was My Biggest Regret

Former Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson says he regrets leaving the Premier League for the Saudi Pro League. The England international, who currently plays for Ajax in the Dutch League, made this known in an interview with Het Parool. Recall that Henderson joined Al-Ettifaq for a fee of £12 million during the winter transfer window. It was seen as a major …

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Lagos FA Pre-season Tournament- Buruj Football Academy’s Aliyu Fatai Owolabi Reflects On Missed Chances, Resilience

In the wake of Buruj Football Academy’s 2-0 loss to Magic Stars FC, Aliyu Fatai Owolabi, the team’s captain, expressed his disappointment. Read Also: Jide Oguntuase: The Passionate Journey of a Football Coach Aliyu highlighted that their performance was commendable, but their inability to convert numerous chances into goals proved to be the decisive factor. Speaking candidly in an interview …

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Aghahowa hails Osimhen, backs Eagles for AFCON title

Former Eagles forward Julius Aghahowa says Victor Osimhen has scored a big achievement and that the APOTY award has crowned his efforts. Speaking on Brila FM, the former Wigan striker believes Osimhen has an elite mentality, one worthy of being copied by his teammates at the AFCON. Meanwhile, the super eagles leadership submitted a preliminary 55 man squad a few …

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Rangers Secure Point Away against Kano Pillars

Rangers Secure Point Away against Kano Pillars – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite dominating proceedings from the start, Rangers faced stiff resistance from the home side.   The match saw numerous goal-scoring opportunities for Rangers, with Zulkifilu Rabiu’s early shot being brilliantly saved by Kano Pillars’ goalkeeper, Galadima Muhammed. Chiemezie Okorie also came close …

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Who Is Likely to Be in Nigeria’s AFCON Squad?

Hey, football enthusiasts! The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. For Nigeria, a footballing powerhouse, the tournament holds immense significance. The Super Eagles have a rich history in AFCON, and fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the squad. So, let’s put on our prediction hats, dive …

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TCCLeague24: Sediu Sabo Earns Man of the Match as Athletic Business FC Triumphs Over Imperial FC

In a thrilling encounter within the Creative Championship league, Sediu Sabo, representing Athletic Business FC, secured the coveted “Man of the Match” award following his team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Imperial FC. His performance on the pitch, coupled with his humble post-match remarks, shed light on the competitive nature of this season’s league and the aspirations of young talents within …

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