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Obasa Games 2025 ends as future stars emerge as champions

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‎The Obasa Games 2025 came to an end with an exciting football final as Future Stars emerged champions after beating Goal Getters 6–5 in a dramatic penalty shootout at the

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AFCON 2025: Zaidu Sanusi, 10 others open Super Eagles camp in Cairo

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FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has become the latest player to arrive at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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Super Eagles open camp in Cairo for AFCON 2025

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Uzoho, Nwabali, Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro are early birds Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the opening of their training camp in Cairo,

Morocco 2025: NFF launches NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign for Super Eagles

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The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the commencement of the NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign as the Super Eagles return to the continent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Akor, Ejuke sign off with Sevilla with goals

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Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke rounded off their pre-AFCON duties in emphatic fashion on Sunday night, as Sevilla cruised to a commanding 4–0 victory over Real Oviedo

Rivers United target victory against depleted Wikki Tourists

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Rivers United will approach their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17 clash against Wikki Tourists today with clear intent, knowing that only a victory will propel them to the

Salim Lawal shines as Fog Halts Istra–Rijeka Clash

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New Super Eagles invitee, Salim Fago Lawal, continued his impressive run of form yesterday after scoring early for NK Istra 1961 in their Croatian league clash against Rijeka. The Nigerian

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Oshoala treble fires Al Hilal into Challenge Cup last four

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Asisat Oshoala was the star of the show as Al Hilal cruised to a commanding 5–0 win over Eastern Flames to book a place in the semi-finals of the Saudi

NFF suspends many referees to protect game integrity

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its Refereeing Development Committee, has announced the indefinite suspension of several referees and assistant referees across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National

Njokanma, Eccli clinch Ikoyi Club Tennis Masters’ titles

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The Chairman of the Ikoyi Club Tennis section, Diran Famakinwa, has showered praises on the players who took part in the just concluded Tennis Masters competition. The 2025 Top 8

First Bank finishes 10th at AWBL 2025

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Nigeria’s flag bearers, First Bank Basketball Club, will conclude their outing at the 2025 Africa Women Basketball League (AWBL) with a 10th-place finish as the championship wraps up on Saturday

CNS Spikers, Customs rule CGC Volleyball League Champions

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CNS Spikers and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) emerged champions of the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League, which concluded on

AYG 2025: Nigeria bag Beach Volleyball Gold in Angola

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Team Nigeria produced a commanding display to defeat Egypt 2–0 (21–17, 21–15) and secure the women’s beach volleyball gold medal at the 2025 African Youth Games in Angola yesterday. The

Guardiola hails Man City’s ‘big statement’ in win at Palace

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Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City had made a “big statement” in the Premier League title race with their 3-0 win against Crystal Palace. Guardiola’s side struggled to impose themselves for

‘Golden moment’ as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri on India tour

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Football icon Lionel Messi’s second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, as the World Cup winner kicked balls into the crowd and

Sunday, Dec 14

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NFF issues AFCON 2025 final ultimatum to Chelle

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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has given Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle the ultimatum to guide the team to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco,

Palmer returns with goal as Chelsea end winless run

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Cole Palmer scored his first goal since September as Chelsea ended a four-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over in-form Everton at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old forward, still managing

Osimhen scores as Galatasaray defeat Antalyaspor 4-1

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Galatasaray in-form striker Victor Osimhen added to his Super Lig tally, yesterday, with a 56th-minute goal, the third in Gala’s 4-1 victory over Antalyaspor. Galatasaray took a 1-0 lead in

Salah back as Ekitike double helps Liverpool beat Brighton

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Mohamed Salah marked his eagerly awaited Liverpool return with an assist as Arne Slot’s side beat Brighton thanks to a Hugo Ekitike double. Victory pushed the Reds up to sixth

‘Tella sad to miss out on Super Eagles’ squad’

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Bayer Leverkusen, head coach Kasper Hjulmand says the club will benefit from Nathan Tella’s omission from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Hjulmand, however, said the winger

Saturday, Dec 13

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Saka sparks late drama as Mosquera own goal secures Arsenal 2-1 win over Wolves

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Yerson Mosquera’s stoppage-time own goal gave Premier League leaders Arsenal victory over bottom of the table Wolves in a dramatic finish at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners were frustrated for large

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Harry Wilson shines as Fulham edge Burnley 3-2

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Harry Wilson set up two Fulham goals before scoring their third as they inflicted a seventh straight Premier League defeat on Burnley. In an entertaining first half, the visitors led

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Idongesit brothers to attend Fencing Junior World Cup

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Nigeria’s rising fencing talents, Mahadi and Mahathir Idongesit, will be among the 60 competitors at this weekend’s International Fencing Federation (FIE) Junior Epee World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Originally slated

New football sport Gold as plays exhibition games in Lagos

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A new field sport, Goldas (Golden Age Soccer), was officially introduced through exhibition matches featuring four teams at the Ejigbo Mini Stadium on Ikotun Road in Lagos during the weekend.

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Palace coach backs Ucheto make more impact

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Crystal Palace head coach, Oliver Glasner believes Christantus Uche can now kick-start his career at the club after his impressive performance against Shelbourne on Thursday.Uche registered a goal and and

Ajide U15 Football Cup enters final showdown

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The final of this year’s Honourable Tajudeen Ajide U15 Football Championship will take place this Saturday at Elegbata Playground, Lagos Island, Sports247 gathered. A press statement issued by the organisers

Ekpo backs Chelle’s squad for AFCON 2025

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Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo says Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle alone understands the rationale behind introducing several new players into his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup

Friday, Dec 12

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Why men are real gold diggers, by Toke Makinwa

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the conventional notion that women are the primary gold diggers in relationships, asserting that men are, the biggest gold diggers. In an episode of

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NFF urges Super Eagles to shine at Morocco 2025

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The executive committee of the NFF has urged the Super Eagles to make up for their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup by shining at the 2025 AFCON. In a

Super Falcons Drop In FIFA Rankings

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have slipped to 37th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings. According to the updated rankings released on Thursday, the Super Falcons slipped to 37th in the world with