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2026 World Cup: Churchill Oliseh charges NFF to build on Nigeria’s Football strength

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0237
MICHAEL-AZEEZ OGUNSIJI, Abeokuta   The Owner of FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh, has emphasised the importance of Nigerian football administrators and stakeholders focusing on the core strengths of the nation’s football. Speaking with sports writers in Abeokuta on Wednesday, the widely travelled football administrator highlighted the need for Nigerian football......
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Former Super Eagles Technical Adviser Bonfrere Jo petitions Senate over property seized by Lagos State

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0357
IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja     Former Nigerian Coach, Bonfrere Jo has petitioned the senate over the alleged refusal of Lagos State Government to release a property given to him by the state government in appreciation for winning the 1996 Olympics gold in football tournament for the country. The Dutch technician......
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Don’t run down sports ecosystem with bad narratives, Dikko urges Sports Journalists

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0551
MICHAEL-AZEEZ OGUNSIJI, Abuja   The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has appealed the Nigerian sports journalists to always verify facts and avoid sensational reports that may damage the sports ecosystem of Nigeria. Dikko gave the charge on Thursday while declaring open the 60th anniversary of the Sports......
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60th Anniversary: SWAN to honour Anambra born pillar of sports, Rommy Ezeonwuka

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0703
PAMELA EBOH, Awka   The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has nominated the Managing Director of Rojenny Stadium and Games village, Oba in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra, Rommy Ezeonwuka, to receive an award in commemoration of its 6oth anniversary. Onwuka was nominated for his contributions to sports......
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WCQ: Osimhen runs riot, scores hat trick as Super Eagles crush Benin 4-0

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0923
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualification at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and second-half goal from substitute Frank Onyeka were enough to give Nigeria three points against Benin in......
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Nigeria congratulates Republic of Equatorial Guniea on its independence anniversary

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0977
JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja   The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extends warm congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on the occasion of......
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MFA facilitates swift return of Super Eagles for World Cup Qualifier

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0939
JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja   In a prompt show of diplomatic outreach and efficiency, the Nigerian Mission in Luanda, Angola, under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully coordinated the safe and timely travel of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, to......
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E1 Lagos GP: Lagos trends worldwide after hosting Africa’s maiden water racing

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0639
FROM LEFT: Winners of The E1 Lagos GP Championship, Team Brazil; Timmy Hansen with Marit Stromoy, Team Drogba; Oban Duncan, Micah Wilkinson and Team Blue Rising; John Peeters and Sarah Misir, during the price presentation to the winners of the Championship at E1 Lagos GP 2025 in Victoria Island on......
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Nigeria wins 3 Gold Medals, as Ist Abia Para Badminton Int’l comes to an end

Peter Anayo
by Peter Anayo0697
STEVE UNEGBU, Umuahia     The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, yesterday, Sunday, 5th of October, 2025 at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, declared the Ist Abia Para Badminton International 2025 closed as Nigeria athletes gave account of themselves by winning 3 Gold Medals, many bronze medals as......
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