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‘We’ll Do Everything’ — Benin Star Dossou Declares War On Super Eagles

Cheetahs of Benin Republic midfielder Jodel Dossou says they will do their best to get a positive result against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Gernot Rohr’s side will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter on Tuesday. The Group C encounter will hold at the Godswill

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NPFL: Musa Condemns Violent Attacks On Shooting Stars Players, Match Officials

Kano Pillars general manager Ahmed Musa has expressed disappointment with the behaviour of the team’s fans following their 1-1 draw with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday. Recall that fans invaded the pitch at the Sani Abacha Stadium following a late 94th-minute equalizer by Shooting Stars,

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NPFL: Nasarawa United Must Remain Humble Despite Unbeaten Run — Mangut

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut says it is important for his side to remain humble despite their impressive start to the season. Table of Contents The Solid Miners extended their unbeaten streak to seven games following a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Rangers at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Rangers went in front through

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2026 WCQ: We Need To Start Well, Be Aggressive Against Lesotho –Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said his players need to have a strong start against Lesotho in Friday’s Group C, matchday 9 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Polokwan, South Africa. The Super Eagles will hope to keep their World Cup qualification dreams alive by going for the three points against Lesotho. When

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2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Coach Olowookere Unveils Final Squad

Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has named 21 players in his final squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Captain Shakirat Moshood, goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu, defender Jumai Adebayo and forward Queen Joseph are among the players named in the squad by Olowookere. Goalkeeper Elizabeth Boniface, defenders Azeezat Oduntan and Christiana Sunday, midfielders Muinat

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2026 WCQ: We Can Upset Super Eagles — Lesotho Coach Notsi Boasts

Crocodiles of Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi is in buoyant mood ahead of his team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against three-time African champions Nigeria. Lesotho will entertain the Super Eagles in a matchday nine encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on Friday (today). Notsi is upbeat his side can claim maximum points

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Our Players Are Ready To Make Our Nation Proud Against South Africa –Zimbabwe FA

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZFA) has said the senior men’s national team, The Warriors, are ready to do their country proud against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The Warriors will take on Bafana Bafana in their penultimate Group C, 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in South Africa today (Friday). After eight round of matches Zimbabwe are bottom

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Kuti, Adegoke Rise in Latest ITTF Rankings as Nigerian Players Make Global Progress

Nigeria’s emerging table tennis talents, Matthew Kuti and Muizz Adegoke, have continued their impressive rise in the global scene, climbing five places each in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings for Week 41, released on Tuesday. The latest update, which reflects a positive trend for Nigerian players across the board, comes just

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Team Nigeria Departs for World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo

Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent has departed the country for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025. The milestone event marks the first time the World Championships will be hosted on African soil, symbolising a new era for the sport on the continent. The first

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Face Argentina in Round of 16 Showdown

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to face tournament favourites Argentina in a highly anticipated Round of 16 clash at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with kick-off at 8:30 PM (Nigerian time). It will be broadcast live on DStv (SuperSport), StarTimes, Sporty

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