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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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Football league for sports celebrities to commence early 2025

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The sports celebrities football league, as organised by the Nigeria Tour Biz Forum, will commence early 2025 as part of activities...

“If you lose or draw, you are alone” – Mayor tells Abakaliki FC players

Players of Abakaliki Football Club of Ebonyii have been told that no one would identify with them whenever they draw or lose matches, especially...

AFN appluads Edo for hosting 2023 National Trials in Benin

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Chief Tonobok Okowa has commended Edo state government for hosting the 2023 National Trials Championship in Benin.

Sheffield United Women’s Cusack dies aged 27

(Reuters) - Sheffield United Women midfielder Maddy Cusack has died at the age of 27, the Women's Championship club said on Thursday.

“Visit Saudi” will not be sponsor at women’s World Cup – Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says "Visit Saudi”, an organisation owned by Saudi Arabia, will not be a sponsor at this year’s women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 

Oborevwori mourns sports legend, Awoture Eleyae at 96

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent condolences to the family of the late Dr. Awoture Eleyae, a former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA).
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