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NFF appeals FIFA’s decision on petition against DR Congo

By Dianabasi Effiong The General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the appeal process on the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic...

How Henry Nwosu ex-Super Eagles midfielder died at 62

A former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died, aged 62. The death of the Imo State-born midfielder was...

Why Angola cancel pre-World Cup friendlies against Iran, Jordan

Angola have cancelled planned friendlies this month against Jordan and Iran, the Angolan Football Federation said in a...

Handball Federation mourns veteran sports journalist Niyi Oyeleke

The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Jibril Saidu Ojih (FNIQS), has expressed deep sorrow over...

Shock as Gumel, Olympic family mourn Acquatic Federation president

It is with a heart shattered by grief that I on behalf of the board and the Olympic...
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Nigeria Weightlifting Federation elective congress to hold on Saturday

The 2025 Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Elective Congress will hold on Saturday, August 16 with the incumbent President, Dr Ibrahim Abdul Aladi seeking re-election...

Isyaka Rabiu promises rewards for Super Eagles after Algeria victory

Nigerian billionaire businessman Alhaji Abdul Samad Isyaka Rabiu, Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria after their impressive...

Why Chelle drops Osimhen, Lookman from Super Eagles squad

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has left Victor Osimhen and Ademola out of his squad for play Ghana in the...

NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive course in Abuja

Abuja – March 3, 2026 — In a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards, the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC)...

Chelle names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders...

Nigeria’s weightlifter Edidiong Umoafia won 2 more silver medals

Nigeria's Weightlifter, Edidiong Umoafia delivered two more silver medals to shore up the country's medals haul to eight as the African Senior Weightlifting Championship...
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