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Ikpeme Named Interim NFF General Secretary

Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the former Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, has been endorsed as interim General Secretary following the resignation of Mohammed Sanusi. Ikpeme is expected to oversee the NFF Secretariat and coordinate its day-to-day administration during the transition. Dr Ademola Olajire, the former Director of Media and Communications, will serve as

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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Resigns

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has announced his resignation from office. Gusau made the announcement during a press conference at the NFF Glass House in Abuja, where he addressed journalists on his decision to step aside. The NFF President said he resigned to give other Nigerians the opportunity to contribute their

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Awoniyi Scores, Assists as Coventry Beat Plymouth 4-2 to Reach Carabao Cup Third Round

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goalscoring account for Coventry City as he scored and provided an assist in their 4-2 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Awoniyi put Coventry ahead after just three minutes before turning provider two minutes later, setting up Jack Rudoni to double the visitors’

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Nigerian Striker Elijah Adebayo Completes Bristol City Move

Bristol City have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo on a free transfer. The Championship club confirmed that Adebayo has agreed a two-year contract with the Robins, completing his move to the club ahead of the new season. The transfer adds another Nigerian attacking option to the English Championship, with Adebayo now set

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Femi Azeez Named in PFA Championship Team of the Year

Nigeria international Femi Azeez has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association, PFA, Championship Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Millwall. The 24-year-old was recognised for his outstanding performances after registering 11 goals and eight assists in 37 league appearances for the Lions. Azeez played a key role in Millwall’s promotion

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Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria to Face Ghana in Second Round

Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn against Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The first leg of the qualifier is scheduled for October 9 to 11, 2026, while the second leg will take place between October 16 and 18. The 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON will

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La Liga: Lookman Features as Atletico Madrid Draw 2-2 With Villarreal

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman featured for Atletico Madrid as they played out a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in their La Liga clash on Sunday. Lookman started the encounter but had a quiet outing as Atletico struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resilient Villarreal side. The Nigerian international was substituted in the 79th minute,

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US Open: Weather Could Be Djokovic’s Biggest Threat, Says Macci

Renowned American tennis coach Rick Macci has identified weather and physical condition as Novak Djokovic’s biggest challenges at the 2026 US Open. Macci believes the 39-year-old Serbian has a strong chance of winning a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, particularly following Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the tournament and questions surrounding Carlos Alcaraz’s return from injury.

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Anthony Dennis Completes Move to UAE Club Al Jazira

Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis has completed his move to United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira from Turkish side Göztepe. Al Jazira confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old midfielder in a statement on its official X account, describing Dennis as a new addition to the club’s squad. Dennis joined Göztepe from HB Academy in Abuja in

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Chukwueze Named Man of the Match as Milan Beat Torino

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has been named Man of the Match after helping AC Milan begin their 2026/27 Serie A campaign with a 2-1 victory over Torino. Chukwueze started the game and played the full 90 minutes, operating in a converted right wing-back role for new head coach Ruben Amorim. The Nigerian was a

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