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Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria Among 20 African Nations on Voting Panel
Nigeria will be represented on the voting panel for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, joining 19 other African countries selected based on their positions in the FIFA…
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Super Eagles Begin 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Preparations Ahead of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have commenced preparations in Uyo for their first two fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The national team has…
Politics
Falconets Knocked Out of U-20 Women’s World Cup After Colombia Defeat
Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their quarter-final clash in Łódź,…
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Taiwo Alao: Nigerian Youngster Joins Atletico Mineiro in Brazil
Nigerian youngster Taiwo Alao has completed a move to Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro, signing a two-year contract with the South American side. According to Footy-Africa, the…
Sports
PFAN Demands Equal Voice in NFF Reform Process
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has called for a meaningful role in the ongoing reform of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), arguing that players…
Sports
2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Announced as Messi, Yamal and Mbappé Make Shortlist
The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or have been announced, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and defending champion Ousmane Dembélé among the…
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D’Tigress Crash Out of Women’s World Cup After France Rout Nigeria
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after suffering a heavy 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B…
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Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 20-year chapter with Argentina to an end. The 39-year-old confirmed his decision in a…
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Ibrahim Gusau Resigns As NFF President
Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), bringing his tenure at the helm of Nigerian football to an early end. Gusau…
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Super Falcons’ WAFCON Journey Ends With Cameroon Defeat
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have exited the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon. A 19th-minute goal from Nyadjou proved…