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Nigeria v Sudan: CHAN 2024 Preview, Team news & Chelle’s rallying call

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B face Sudan in Zanzibar on Tuesday knowing defeat would almost certainly end their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)...

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CHAN 2024: Chelle demands fight as Nigeria target vital win over Sudan

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle says his side must show “intensity and aggression” as they prepare for a decisive Group B meeting...

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NSC confirms dates and schedule for 2025 National Youth Games in Delta

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced full details for the 9th National Youth Games, set to be staged in Asaba, Delta...

Francisca Ordega returns to the Super Falcons ahead of WAFCON 2024 after a standout run of form in Saudi Arabia.

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Benue Governor celebrates Ordega with cash, home and street tribute

Super Falcons forward and five-time WAFCON champion Francisca Mlumun Ordega has been honoured by the Benue State Government with ₦50 million, a...

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North Africa dominate 2025 CAF club rankings as Nigerian sides lag behind

North African sides have extended their dominance in African club football, with eight of the top ten teams in the latest Confederation...

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Aduku invites 35 players as Falconets resume U20 World Cup preparations

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of next month’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against...

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Bankole Olowookere: WAFCON triumph inspires Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup bid

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos are taking a leaf out of the Super Falcons’ playbook, with coach Bankole Olowookere convinced Morocco...

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Double honour for Nigeria as Nnadozie, Madugu earn Ballon d’Or nominations

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie and Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu have been nominated for top individual honours ahead of the 2025 Ballon...

Olympic gold medallist Daniel Igali has raised concerns over Nigeria's reward system for athletes, calling for fairness across all sports disciplines.

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“Don’t Forget Others” — Daniel Igali calls for equity in Nigerian sports rewards

Nigeria Wrestling Federation president and Olympic gold medallist Daniel Igali has urged the Nigerian government and sporting authorities to ensure fair recognition...