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Iwobi Sr. confirms it: the robbery story is an absolute lie

Alex Iwobi’s father has exclusively confirmed to SCORENigeria that the Super Eagles star’s London home was robbed at knifepoint, as widely reported. SCORENigeria first reported that Iwobi was one of the early risers at the Super Eagles camp in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of friendlies against World Cup-bound Iran and Jordan, and that he also dismissed the robbery story as “fake …

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Niger Tornadoes mourn the passing of NRA President Sani Zubairu

Post views: 40 The Niger Tornadoes Football Club expresses its deepest condolences and deep sadness over the passing away of Alhaji Sani Zubairu, President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA). The club joins the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Nigeria Referees Association and the entire Nigerian football community in mourning the painful departure of a dedicated servant of the …

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Big opportunity for young players as registration opens for Igboho Super Cup

Silversport Nigeria Limited has officially announced the launch of the Sunday Igboho Super Cup, a historic grassroots football competition that will transform talent discovery and youth development in Oyo State and across Yorubaland. The initiative comes after a strategic engagement with Sunday Adeyemo Igboho, who has given full approval and support to the tournament. Their support adds strong cultural importance …

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Gattuso: Brentford defender Kayode one step closer to Super Eagles

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso’s decision not to include Brentford defender Michael Kayode in his squad for the World Cup qualifying playoff has brought the defender one step closer to playing for Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Born in Italy to parents of Nigerian descent, the 21-year-old was hoping to be included in the Italian squad for the home-and-away playoff matches …

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The Nigerian team leaves for the Lefika relays and aims for qualifications for the World Championship

Team Nigeria will depart on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 for the Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, as the country intensifies its effort to qualify for the World Relay Championships later this year. The contingent will be transported by Ethiopia Airlines, with a stopover planned in Addis Ababa before arriving in Gaborone on March 26. Nigeria will compete in four …

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