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The announcement was made by the NSC Chairman, SHEHU DIKKO, during a high-level strategic meeting with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja.

Argentina captain, LIONEL MESSI has etched his name further into football history after becoming only the third player ever to score in six consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. The record was achieved yesterday when the Inter Miami star netted a brace in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria in their latest World Cup group-stage encounter. MESSI, who entered the match in fine form, having scored a hat-trick against Algeria just days earlier, had also […]

The win adds to NATHANIEL’s impressive start to the 2026 outdoor season, which opened with a dramatic victory at the Lone Star Grand Prix, where he ran 47.37 seconds in the 400 metres hurdles. 

The Benin City-based side finished top of the playoff standings with 10 points from five matches, earning their second NWFL title.

The hosts opened the scoring through PEDRO NETO, who capitalised on space inside the penalty area before firing a clinical finish past the Nigerian goalkeeper to give Portugal the advantage.

ALVAREZ has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards in European football following a prolific campaign with Atletico Madrid. 

Arsenal goalkeeper DAVID RAYA was named between the posts after an impressive campaign for the Premier League side, while the defensive line features MARCOS LLORENTE of ATLÉTICO MADRID, PSG CAPTAIN MARQUINHOS, Arsenal defender GABRIELMagalhães, and PSG full-back NUNO MENDES.

The appearance will continue UEFA’s tradition of selecting former players connected to both finalist clubs to present the prestigious trophy before kickoff.