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• NNL delays 2026-27 season opener by 24 hours

  The Nigeria National League (NNL) has postponed the opening match of the 2026/2027 season by 24 hours, with Heartland FC’s...

• Alex Iwobi equals Mohamed Salah’s Premier League appearance record for African players

  The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Alex Iwobi after the Fulham midfielder moved level with Mohamed Salah as the joint-second...

• Bayer Leverkusen: Simon Rolfes tells Victor Boniface to stay patient amid January exit talk

  Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes has played down speculation that Victor Boniface wants to leave the club in January,...

• Nigeria’s Flamingos stun DPR Korea to reach U17 World Cup last 16

  Nigeria produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by beating two-time...

• Iwobi matches Salah’s Premier League appearance record as Fulham beat Coventry

  Alex Iwobi moved level with Mohamed Salah as the joint-second most-capped African player in Premier League history during Fulham’s 1-0...

• Busari urges Nigeria’s Flamingos to stay focused after North Korea victory

  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has warned his players not to become complacent after Nigeria secured a place in the...

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  Nigeria Held to 3-3 Draw by South Sudan in FIFA U15 World Cup Opener

  Nigeria began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a dramatic 3-3...

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  NPFL: Katsina United Stage Late Comeback to Hold Plateau United

  Katsina United produced a dramatic late rally to snatch a point from Plateau United in a thrilling 2-2 draw in...

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  Super Falcons’ World Cup Failure Costs Nigeria $2.5m FIFA Preparation Grant

  Nigeria will miss out on a $2.5 million FIFA preparation grant after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the...

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  Flamingos Await Round of 16 Opponents at U-17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria’s Flamingos are waiting to discover their next opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after...

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  Nigeria, Ghana Lead Africa’s Charge into U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

  Nigeria and Ghana have secured places in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in...

• Lookman features as Atletico Madrid edge Deportivo La Coruna

  Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman appeared for Atletico Madrid as they claimed a narrow 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo...

• Ligue 1: Moses Simon features as Paris FC suffer late defeat at Lens

  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon came off the bench as Paris FC were beaten 2-1 by Lens in Ligue 1...

• NPFL: Katsina United snatch late draw against Plateau United

  Katsina United scored twice in the final six minutes to recover from two goals down and draw 2-2 with Plateau...

• Future Eagles held by South Sudan in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival opener

  Nigeria’s Future Eagles were held to a 3-3 draw by South Sudan in their opening Group AD match at the...

• Tolu Arokodare hints at permanent Ajax move after Atalanta heroics

  Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has indicated he would welcome a permanent move to Ajax after deciding their UEFA Conference...

• Samuel Chukwueze: AC Milan winger faces at least two months out with hip injury

  Samuel Chukwueze is expected to miss at least two months after suffering a hip injury while preparing for AC Milan’s...

• 3SC seek first away points of NPFL season at unbeaten Ikorodu City

  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will attempt to end their losing run on the road when they visit Ikorodu City...

• Nigeria’s Flamingos stun defending champions North Korea to reach last 16

  Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari praised his players for showing courage and determination after the Flamingos defeated defending champions North...

• Five players Eric Chelle could call up for Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 ties with Tanzania

  Nigeria continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars...