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The Abia State Government has finalized arrangements to host one thousand undergraduates from both public and private tertiary institutions in the inaugural Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta, featuring 26 sporting events. At a joint press briefing in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Uche Eme Uche, said the event was…
Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Player of the Year, beating top contenders Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to the prestigious CAF award. Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, made history as the first defender to win the award since 1973, when Zaire’s Bwanga Tshimen…
Super Falcons star and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the 2025 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, marking her third consecutive win of the prestigious award. The announcement was made at the 2025 award ceremony held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco.…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a public and heartfelt apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of football-loving Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an emotional statement on X formerly Twitter, the Federation described Sunday’s…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has penned a heartfelt message to fans following Nigeria’s painful exit from the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s hopes were crushed after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, a result that left millions of supporters devastated. In the…
Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday after the Super Eagles were eliminated by DR Congo in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The defeat ends Nigeria’s World Cup hopes and marks the second straight…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has sparked excitement and curiosity after singling out 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick as Nigeria’s “most influential player” in the team’s dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final. Nigeria entered the playoff stage buoyed by a 4–0 win over Benin…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has dedicated Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon in the semi-final of the African World Cup play-off to fans, reaffirming the team’s determination to secure World Cup qualification. Nigeria sealed the win on Thursday evening in Rabat, Morocco, after extra time, with Osimhen delivering a standout…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face DR Congo in the final of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs on Sunday, following impressive semifinal victories by both teams. Nigeria secured their place in the final after a commanding 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon, showcasing strong attacking form and resilience.…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the final stage of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after an impressive 4–1 victory over Gabon in the semi-finals. The dominant win saw Nigeria display attacking brilliance and tactical discipline, securing a well-deserved spot in the final round…
