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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or
English striker Harry Kane has reportedly won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, one of football’s most prestigious individual honours, recognising the outstanding player of the year. The…
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NFF Crisis: State FA Chairmen Back FIFA Normalisation Committee
State Football Association (FA) chairmen have welcomed FIFA’s decision to establish a Normalisation Committee for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), pledging their support for efforts to…
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Eight Nations Begin 2026 CAF Futsal AFCON Campaign in Morocco
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations began in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, with eight national teams competing for the continental title until October…
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Nigeria Sends 10 Boxers to Inaugural African Elite Championships in Nairobi
Nigeria will field 10 boxers at the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 15 to 28, 2026. The…
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Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation Donates Football Boots to 350 Young Players in Kwara
The Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation has donated football boots to 350 young players participating in the Kwara Kiddies League (KKL) to support grassroots football development and encourage…
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Broos’ AFCON Final Comments Resurface as Morocco-Senegal Dispute Goes to CAS
Former South Africa head coach Hugo Broos’ support for Morocco in the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has resurfaced as the legal…
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Messi Calls Argentina Retirement The ‘Saddest Day’ Of His Career
Lionel Messi has described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day” of his career after making his final appearance for Argentina in a 3-0…
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Argentina Set For Messi’s Final International Appearance
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday when the world champions face Benin in a farewell friendly at the Estadio…
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LA 2028: CAVB Honours Nigeria Volleyball Federation Over Historic Olympic Qualification
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has recognised the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) for securing Nigeria’s first-ever qualification for an Olympic beach volleyball event. The historic…
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CAF Appoints Nigerian Diplomat Akpenpuun as WAFU-B U-17 Qualifiers Coordinator
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed retired Nigerian elite referee and diplomat Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun as Assistant General Coordinator for the 2026 West African…