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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced Egypt as the host of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Cote d’Ivoire was billed to Read more
Chairman of the International Sports Academy, Segun Odegbami, has praised alumnus Tolu Arokodare following his recent call-up to the Super Eagles squad. Odegbami, a former Read more
South African Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of Confederation of African Football, CAF. The development means that he would serve a Read more
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure on Sunday in Lafia drew 1-1 with hosts Nasarawa United FC in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, Read more
Ugandan police said they were investigating the death of a Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old Read more
The much anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was concluded on Friday, as the stage looks set for exciting clashes among Europe’s elite Read more
Kano Pillars Football Club secured a 2-1 victory over Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the ongoing Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL. The match which took Read more
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City FC, on Monday unveiled 12 new players to bolster the team for the remainder of the league season. Read more
The Majority Leader Imo House of Assembly and member representing Owerri West state constituency IMHA extends his hearty congratulations to his Honourable colleagues on their Read more
Abdulazeez Mala (9News Nigeria, Gombe) The deputy governor of Gombe State Manassah Daniel Jatau has called on the revival of the state-owned football club, Gombe Read more
English Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to secure the services of Victor Osimhen when his loan spell at Galatasaray concludes at Read more
Nigerian women continue to inspire on and off the field, showcasing resilience and excellence. Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, recently crowned Africa’s most beautiful woman, expressed heartfelt Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his father. The sad news broke earlier today, with the goalkeeper expressing profound grief over Read more
The Shooting Stars of Oyo has ended El-Kanemi Warriors unbeaten run in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). It was ended in Oyo’s capital, Ibadan, Read more
In a fierce encounter between Kano Pillars and Plateau United in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has scored an Read more
Manchester City Star, Rodri Dominates the Football World, crowned winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. This victory solidifies Rodri’s legacy in football, marking a new Read more
In a thrilling showdown at Adoke Amasiemeka Stadium in Rivers State, El-Kanemi Warriors of Borno, struggled to extend their unbeaten run in the Nigerian Professional Read more
In the Matchday 8 of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), the sensational young talent, Risilanu Isma’il scored a late equalizer against Kwara United to Read more
The Nigerian Super Eagles, en route to an AFCON 2025 qualifier, found themselves stranded at Al Abraq Airport in Libya for over 13 hours after Read more
Tremendous heartbreak has hit Nigerian international footballer Kayode Olanrewaju, as soccer star is about to lose almost everything due to the ugly revelation that he Read more
The Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has said that the newly introduced Under 17 Youth League would help the country Read more
The 2025 Cup of Nations will be played in July and August 2025 in Morocco. A member of the competitions committee told AFP, speaking on Read more
Super Eagles, at the State House Council Chambers The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has hosted the National football team, Super Eagles, at the State Read more
Alex Iwobi Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi on Monday deleted most of his pictures on his official Instagram page, following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in Read more
Reaction after Cote d’Ivoire scored Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has hailed the resilience and talent of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their outing at Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria The House of Representatives on Monday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Read more
Peter Obi and Mr Herbert Wigwe The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, says he will be Read more
Logo of NOA The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Suday said the ministry through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) commenced Read more
In a display of solidarity with the struggling average Nigerians, several influential Nigerian Senators have chosen not to attend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Read more
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The President Read more
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