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Lookman inspires Eagles’ 3-2 win over Tunisia, seals AFCON knockout spot

Nigeria on Saturday sealed qualification for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a thrilling 3-2 Group C victory over Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif…

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AFCON: Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 in Fes

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday beat Tanzania 2-1 in their first match of the 35th African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco. Semi Ajayi…

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FG redeems housing, land pledges to Super Eagles for 2023 AFCON feat

The Federal Government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria…

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AJ ends Paul experiment with sixth-round jaw-breaking knockout

…….in Miami British heavyweight Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round of a heavily one-sided bout in Miami. Joshua dominated proceedings as Paul spent long stretches…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells ahead of Egypt friendly 

The Super Eagles camp in Cairo has grown to 22 players with the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly…

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Super Falcons drop to 37th in FIFA ranking, remain top in Africa

Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped one spot in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Thursday. Previously ranked 36th, the Super Falcons dropped to…

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Kwara rewards NYG medalists with cash, education support

Biodun Esan, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday presented cash awards to the parents of 2025 National Youth Games medalists to support the education of their children and…

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coach Chelle unveils 55-man squad for AFCON 2025

Head Coach Eric Chelle has named Captain William Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Stanley Nwabali in a 55-man provisional squad for AFCON 2025. He also listed Maduka Okoye, Zaidu…

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DR Congo eliminate Nigeria from 2026 W’ Cup

Nigeria exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification race on Sunday after a dramatic 34 on penalies to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in spite of fielding a star-studded squad…

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CAC embarks on workout to boost staff health, productivity

Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Hussaini Magaji, says the commission’s monthly workout initiative is designed to enhance staff health, morale and overall productivity. Magaji said this on…

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