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President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the CAF Awards, where Victor Osimhen, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz are expected to battle for Player of the Year honours.

Nigeria secures hosting of CAF Congress and annual CAF Awards ceremony

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, setting...

President Bola Tinubu and CAF president Patrice Motsepe have met in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit, with discussions centred on football development, private sector collaboration and Africa’s sporting future.

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Tinubu, CAF president meet in Kenya: what we know so far

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of...

John Mikel Obi has slammed Arsenal’s aggressive corner-kick tactics as “illegal football,” reigniting debate over the Gunners’ controversial set-piece routines and VAR inconsistencies in the Premier League.

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‘Arsenal play illegal football’ – Mikel Obi calls for action over Gunners’ controversial set-piece tactics

Former Chelsea and Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal’s controversial set-piece routines, accusing...

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has held talks with FKF president Hussein Mohammed during meetings focused on AFCON 2027 preparations, despite the ongoing leadership crisis within Kenyan football.

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CAF president meets Hussein Mohammed over N440m federation scandal amid AFCON 2027 talks

Hussein Mohammed has revealed details of his meeting with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe amid the ongoing leadership crisis within...

FIFA has introduced a new stadium rule banning refillable water bottles at World Cup venues, citing safety concerns while promising hydration alternatives for fans.

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FIFA appoints Otto Addo, Klinsmann, Zabaleta in 11-man World Cup study panel

FIFA has unveiled an 11-member Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with former Ghana head coach Otto Addo...

Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, Umar Sadiq and David Okereke headlined a strong weekend for Nigerian footballers as African stars delivered goals and match-winning performances across Europe’s top leagues.

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Four Nigerians make African stars of the week across Europe’s top leagues

Nigeria produced the highest number of standout performers among African stars across Europe’s top leagues this weekend, with Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams,...

Falconets coach Moses Aduku insists Nigeria are in Malawi to win despite home confidence growing among the Young Scorchers ahead of their U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier.

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‘Anything can happen’ – Malawi talk upset as confident Falconets chase World Cup spot

Nigeria’s Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team will carry both confidence and caution into Saturday’s decisive clash against Malawi women’s national under-20...

FIFA unveils its 2026 World Cup album featuring Burna Boy, Rema, Davido and Ayra Starr, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence on global football culture despite Super Eagles absence.

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2026 World Cup song: What Burna Boy, Shakira partnership means for Afrobeats

Even without the Nigeria national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria will still have a powerful presence at football’s biggest...

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What convinced NFF to appoint Maikaba, Uwejamomere as Flying Eagles and Eaglets coaches

The Nigeria Football Federation has ushered in a new era for Nigeria’s youth national teams with the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and...

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Omissions, recalls and withdrawals: Chelle’s Unity Cup squad decisions spark debate

Eric Chelle has made several bold calls ahead of the Super Eagles’ Unity Cup title defense, with notable omissions, surprise recalls and...

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Nigeria secures hosting of CAF Congress and annual CAF Awards ceremony

Tinubu, CAF president meet in Kenya: what we know so far

‘Arsenal play illegal football’ – Mikel Obi calls for action over Gunners’ controversial set-piece tactics

CAF president meets Hussein Mohammed over N440m federation scandal amid AFCON 2027 talks

FIFA appoints Otto Addo, Klinsmann, Zabaleta in 11-man World Cup study panel

Four Nigerians make African stars of the week across Europe’s top leagues

‘Anything can happen’ – Malawi talk upset as confident Falconets chase World Cup spot

2026 World Cup song: What Burna Boy, Shakira partnership means for Afrobeats

What convinced NFF to appoint Maikaba, Uwejamomere as Flying Eagles and Eaglets coaches

Omissions, recalls and withdrawals: Chelle’s Unity Cup squad decisions spark debate

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