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Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated the Taifa stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco. Defender Semi Ajayi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 36th minute when he connected superbly to a fine cross from Alex Iwobi. Star Striker Victor Osimhen thought he […]
The finals of the statewide soccer competition sponsored by the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Abuja (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, will hold this Saturday at the main bowl of the Olubadan Stadium, Iyaganku, Ibadan at 3pm. The maiden edition of the annual football festival sponsored through Oyo-Si-Maa-Dun Foundation owned by the […]
Nigeria will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the CAF playoffs in Morocco. The Super Eagles had gotten to a flying start when Frank Onyeka gave them the lead in the 3rd minute. However, the Democratic Republic of Congo grew […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Gabon at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash in Morocco. The game which stretched into the extra time saw both teams ending one all in the normal time . Brace from Victor Osimhen and one each from Akor Adams and Chidera Ejike were all the […]
In recognition of their numerous supports and advocacy for sports development in Nigeria, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has honoured a Sports Promoter, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, who is the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, and Immediate past Chairman of SWAN, Oyo State, Niyi Alebiosu with […]
Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs, Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has invited 24 players for the next week encounter between Nigeria and Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey are included in the Nigeria’s 24-man list. Nigeria will […]
In a bid to rejuvenate the sports sector in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, affectionately known as Davido, as the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The Governor who is an Uncle to the new Appointee made the announcement in Osogbo, The State Capital, saying the move […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday (Friday) defeated Lesotho 2-1 to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive. The Group C 2026 World Cup qualifiers encounter was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane city, South Africa. Captain Williams Troost-Ekong gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 55th minute from the penalty […]
Flying Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the 2025 FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Chile. They were thrashed 4-0 on Wednesday evening by Argentina in the round of 16. It took Argentina, who had a 100% record in the group stages, only two minutes to go ahead before Maher Carrizo scored a brace […]
Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Argentina in the round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 after playing a hard fought draw with Columbia in their final group game in the early hours of today. Nigeria went behind […]
