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Mexico disgraced South Africa 2-0 at start of World Cup

Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the quadrennial football extravaganza...

NOC holds sports medicine seminar for female medics

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has launched a sports medicine seminar in Benin City to equip female medical...

Why NOC plans to launch safe sport policy June 16

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) will launch its Safeguard Policy for Sports in Nigeria on June 16, 2026,...

​The 2026 Olympic Day celebration postponed by a week

The main organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt,...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigerians in S/Africa hail Super Falcon

As Nigerians celebrate the Super Falcons’ qualification to the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Nigerian community in South Africa has commended the team, saying: ``We are proud of their outing so far’’.

Chelsea, Man United join transfer Chase for Crystal Palace…

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has become the subject of intense transfer speculation, with several top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea,...

Andorra’s Lima calls time on record-setting international career

After playing 137 times for Andorra over 26 years and in four different decades, Ildefons Lima made his last appearance for the country on Tuesday, bringing down the curtain on the longest international career in men's football.

2025, an exciting year for African football

Cairo, Egypt - The year 2025 promises to be a thrilling period for African football as CAF organizes a series of competitions and African...

NNL victory: Abakaliki FC coach seeks winning consistency from players

The Acting Chief Coach of Abakaliki Football Club of Ebonyii, Starplus Anista on Saturday, sought consistency in winning from his players after a match...

Nigeria thrash South Africa in penalty shootout to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

BOUAKE, Ivory Coast, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout to guide his side to a 4-2...
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