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The Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Thursday...

Nasarawa United FC has confirmed that their NPFL matchday 20 fixture against Kano Pillars will be played behind closed doors due to ongoing stadium renovations. Mr Eche Amos, the club’s Media Director, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday briefing to newsmen in Lafia. “We wish to notify our supporters...

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has officially announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned almost 15 years. The Super Eagles captain announced in an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout his...

The 7th edition of the China-NUJ FCT Council annual table tennis tournament has ended on a cheery note with Chioma Amajor of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Correspondents Chapel emerging as female singles champion. In her remarks while declaring the event open, the Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace...

On Tuesday, twelve countries, including the hosts Morocco, confirmed their spots at the biennial event, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON qualification process. Nigeria, the reigning champions, easily defeated Benin 3-1 on aggregate to make a record 11 straight appearances. Malawi and Cape Verde will...

Legendary Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi, has officially retired from professional football, closing the curtain on a remarkable career that spanned over two decades with Nigeria’s women’s national team. Ebi announced her decision in a post on her X account on Wednesday. She wrote: “Today, I officially retire from professional...

Nigeria’s bounce-back-ability credentials on the football field will again be subjected to a stern test when the home-based senior men national team take on Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win 8th  Africa Nations Championship group D encounter in Zanzibar today. Title-holders Senegal scored with their only shot on goal...

Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has  arrived in London court, where he is due to appear on rape and sexual assault charges. The Ghana international, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The...