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RAPHINHA NAMED BRAZIL’S NEW NO. 10 FOLLOWING NEYMAR JR’S INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT

Barcelona winger Raphinha has officially inherited Brazil’s prestigious No. 10 shirt, marking the start of a new chapter for the Seleção following Neymar Jr’s retirement from international football. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the new squad numbers as the national team embarks on a fresh cycle following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar announced his departure from international duty after concluding his storied career with 80 goals in 130 […]

todaySeptember 25, 2026

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SUPER EAGLES ARRIVE AT IKOT-EKPENE AHEAD OF 2027 AFCON QUALIFIERS

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially set up camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, AkwaIbom State, as preparations gather momentum for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures. The squad hit the ground running with 20 players already reporting to camp, including stars such as Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Ola Aina. Key squad members including team […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 1

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MESSI LEADS INTER MIAMI TO FIRST CAMPEONES CUP TITLE

LIONEL MESSI  has guided Inter Miami to their first Campeones Cup title after helping the Major League Soccer side defeat Mexican champions Cruz Azul 2-0 yesterday. The Argentine captain scored and provided an assist as Miami secured the annual meeting between the champions of MLS and Liga MX. The victory handed 39-year-old MESSI  his first trophy of the year, coming two months after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final […]

todaySeptember 17, 2026

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ENUGU RANGERS SET TO FACE ALGERIA FOOTBALL TEAM IN FINAL PRELIMINARY ROUND

Enugu Rangers will battle Algeria’s Mc Alger  in the final preliminary round for a place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Nigerian champions secured their passage after overcoming Benin Republic’s AS Sobempa  5-4 on penalties, following their first-round encounter. Mc Alger  also booked its place in the next round after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over ASN   Nigelec in the second leg. Rangers  will need to […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

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NFF PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SECRETARY RESIGN FROM OFFICE

The President  of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), IBRAHIM GUSAU and General Secretary,  MOHAMMED SANUSI, have resigned from their positions, just weeks before the federation’s congress. SANUSI confirmed the development saying the reports about the resignation of the two NFF officials were true. The resignations come amid growing pressure on the NFF leadership and less than two months before the federation’s elective congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

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PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES TO PENALISE DELIBERATE HOLDING AND GRAPPLING

Premier League referees will adopt a stricter approach to holding and grappling during set pieces this season, with officials instructed to punish deliberate actions, despite no changes to the laws of the game. Referees across the Premier League, English Football League and Women’s Super League have been told to act more decisively against “non-footballing holding actions”, particularly when players use both arms to restrain opponents, repeatedly grab them or pull […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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SUPER FALCONS THRASH EGYPT 6-2 TO REACH WAFCON QUARTER-FINAL

Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Egypt 6-2 in a dominant display. The nine-time African champions took control of the match with goals from ASISAT OSHOALA, GIFT MONDAY, UCHENNA KANU, CHIDINMA UCHEIBE, RASHEEDAT AJIBADE and JOY OMEWA, while N. GHAZY scored twice for Egypt. The convincing victory secured Nigeria's place in the knockout stage as they continue their […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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SUPER FALCONS MISS 2027 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER DEFEAT TO SOUTH AFRICA

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the qualifying play-off in Casablanca, Morocco. The outcome ends Nigeria’s unbroken record of featuring in every edition of the tournament since its inception in 1991. South Africa broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before doubling their advantage in the 77th minute. The setback marks a significant blow […]

todayAugust 14, 2026

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