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NFF Unveils New Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Coaching Crews Ahead Of WAFU Qualifiers

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

The NFF has unveiled new coaching crews for the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets ahead of regional qualifiers and tournaments. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of new technical crews for the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets as preparations intensify for upcoming regional qualifiers ahead of next...

Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Hosting Of CAF General Assembly, Awards Ceremony

NewsDeskNgMay 12, 2026May 12, 20260

President Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF Ordinary General Assembly and this year’s CAF Awards. President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. The President gave the approval during...

Late Trossard Goal Lifts Arsenal Over West Ham As Gunners Stay Ahead In Premier League Title Race

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

Leandro Trossard’s late winner at West Ham moved Arsenal closer to a first Premier League title since 2004. Arsenal moved a step closer to winning the Premier League title after Leandro Trossard’s late strike secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. Trossard fired home...

Chelsea End Six-Game Premier League Losing Streak With 1-1 Draw Against Liverpool At Anfield

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

Chelsea ended their six-match Premier League losing streak after battling Liverpool to a tense 1-1 draw at Anfield. Liverpool missed the chance to strengthen their grip on a top-four finish after being held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea at Anfield, where frustrated supporters voiced their displeasure despite the Reds...

NFF Appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere As Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets Coaches

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

The NFF has appointed Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as coaches of the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed experienced tactician Abdu Maikaba as head coach of the Flying Eagles, while Eboboritse Uwejamomere has been named head coach of the Golden Eaglets following the...

ChessMasters 2026 Sets New Benchmark For Interschool Chess In Nigeria, Boosts Push For Country’s First Grandmaster

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

Nigeria’s largest school chess event draws 750 students, boosting youth development and Nigeria’s ambition to produce a Grandmaster. The ChessMasters 2026 competition drew an impressive gathering of young talents on Saturday at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre, bringing together 750 students from 150 Lagos schools in what is...

Inter Crowned Serie A Champions Again After Win Over Parma

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

Inter clinch the Serie A title with three games remaining after a 2-0 victory over Parma, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Inter Milan secured their 21st Serie A title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Parma at San Siro, wrapping up the Scudetto with three matches remaining....

40-Year-Old Ashley Young To Retire After 23-Year Football Career From Ipswich

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Veteran full-back Ashley Young confirms retirement, targeting promotion with Ipswich Town in final Championship fixture this weekend. Ashley Young has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on a 23-year professional career that has taken him across England and Italy. The 40-year-old, currently...

FIFA To Issue Red Cards For Mouth-Covering Confrontations At World Cup

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2026April 29, 20260

FIFA will issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s World Cup. Football’s law-makers have approved a new rule mandating red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, as authorities move to clamp down on abusive...

PSG Beat Bayern 5-4 In Nine-Goal Thriller To Take Semi-Final First-Leg Lead

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2026April 29, 20260

PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris in a nine-goal Champions League semi-final first-leg clash, with Dembele and Kvaratskhelia each scoring a brace. Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final first leg in Paris. The match produced 9 goals, with both sides scoring at least 4...