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The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. reports state that Dikko’s remarks followed reports of players threatening to boycott training and travel to Marrakech for Saturday’s match against Algeria. Dikko told NAN that President Bola Tinubu had approved the […]
The Confederation of African Football has announced that the final draw for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, January 15, 2025. CAF disclosed this in a statement published on its website. The draw will take place at 2 pm local time (13:00 GMT / […]
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will leave the city of Fez for Marrakesh on Thursday (tomorrow) as preparations continue for their quarterfinal clash at the Africa cup of nations in Morocco. In a statement released TODAY, the federation said, “The three-time champions will on Thursday move to the city of […]
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has “agreed verbally” to take over at Chelsea. The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day. “I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions,” Rosenior said. Strasbourg are part of the Todd Boehly […]
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup. A 2-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in Rabat ended Bafana Bafana’s campaign in the first knockout round, two […]
World record holder Tobi Amusan has started the new year with a bang after securing a top-three position on the World Athletics rankings list of the best athletes in the 2025 season. The hurdling queen, alongside two other Nigerian athletes – Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi – are ranked among the world’s elite, securing positions […]
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Remo Stars, are set to return to their Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne for the second stanza of the 2025/26 season following the completion of renovation works on the ground. The Sky Blue Stars will make their long-awaited return on January 7, when they host Ikorodu City in their NPFL […]
A Nigerian–American basketball player, Ike Diogu, has described his deceased father, who died at the age of 82, as a respected community leader, educator, and mentor whose life was marked by service, integrity, and compassion. In an emotional tribute, Ike Diogu described his late father, Dr. Edward Diogu, as a man whose legacy could not […]
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle praised his team’s performance after the Super Eagles survived a late Tunisian rally to grab a thrilling 3-2 victory in Fez, booking their place in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The contest appeared firmly in Nigeria’s control after they raced into a commanding 3-0 lead, […]
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Nigeria to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the team have what it takes to reclaim the continental title for the first time since 2013. Speaking on the X page of his Podcast, Mikel expressed strong belief in the current squad’s chances, […]
