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Oluwaseun Oyediji

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Matthew Kuti, Favour Ojo to represent Nigeria in Table Tennis at Dakar Youth Olympics

Two Nigerian table tennis youngsters, Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo, are set to represent the country at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has relea...

October 28, 2026

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FIFA U-15 World Cup: Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to reach Tier C Round of 16

Nigeria’s Future Eagles stormed into the Tier C Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival with a commanding 7-0 victory over New Caledonia in Baku, Azerbaijan. Captain Timothy Ij...

October 28, 2026

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CAF releases schedule for 2026 Women's Champions League in Egypt

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the schedule for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, confirming that all kick-off times will be in Cairo local time. The par...

October 28, 2026

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Flamingos coach Hakeem Busari targets global impact at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, Hakeem Busari, has expressed his determination to make a lasting impression on the global stage as the Flamingos prepare for the FIFA U-17 Women&rsquo...

October 28, 2026

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Tanzania reportedly schedule 2pm kick off for AFCON 2027 Qualifier match with Nigeria

Tanzania have reportedly scheduled their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying return-leg clash against Nigeria for 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026. The Taifa Stars are expected to host the Su...

October 28, 2026

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Rasheedat Ajibade begins gym rehabilitation after successful surgery on fractured fibula

Nigerian captain and Paris Saint-Germain forward Rasheedat Ajibade has begun her rehabilitation in the gym following successful surgery for a fractured fibula. Ajibade sustained the injury during Nig...

October 28, 2026

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NIS inaugurates committee for coaching certificate revalidation ahead of January 2027 exercise

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the verification and revalidati...

October 28, 2026

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2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup: Nigeria vs New Caledonia preview, kick off time and how to watch

Nigeria’s Future Eagles will begin their Tier C campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival against New Caledonia on Wednesday, October 28, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Head coach Patrick Bas...

October 28, 2026

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Amarachi Anusillem, Ulumma Korie joins Heartland Queens on one-year loan deal

Amarachi Anusilem and Korie Ulumma have completed one-year loan moves to Heartland Queens. Anusilem, one of the longest-serving players at the Lagos-based club, has been a key member of the squad des...

October 27, 2026

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Warri Wolves to appeal NPFL sanctions, seek leniency after suspects' arrest

Warri Wolves FC have announced plans to appeal the sanctions imposed on the club by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), seeking leniency following the arrest of the suspect allegedly involved...

October 27, 2026

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Suspect arrested over assault on match official after Warri Wolves NPFL clash

A suspect allegedly involved in the post-match assault on a match official following Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture between Warri Wolves FC and Kano Pillars...

October 27, 2026

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Habu Gumel assures Nigeria's Youth Olympic contingent of support ahead of Dakar Games

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has assured Nigeria’s contingent to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, of the country’s full support as t...

October 27, 2026