Tag: #NigeriaFootball
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
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ENYIMBA SUPPORTERS CLUB CALLS FOR MAJOR RECRUITMENT AHEAD OF NEW NPFL SEASON
Enyimba FC supporters are urging the club to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The President General of the Enyimba Supporters Club, Steve Ukwueni, said the team needs experienced and energetic players following a challenging 2025/2026 campaign. He noted issues such as coaching changes and inconsistent performances, while acknowledging…
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CHELLE CALLS IWOBI, LOOKMAN AMONG 23 FOR IRAN & JORDAN FRIENDLIES
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 23 players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman, for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey. Originally set for Amman, the matches were shifted to Antalya due to military tensions in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran on March 27 and Jordan…
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EBONYI FANS BLAST CAF, URGE NIGERIA FOOTBALL REBUILD
Football fans in Ebonyi have slammed CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title, calling it controversial and questioning the body’s credibility. Speaking to NAN, former sports officials and enthusiasts urged Nigerians to focus on domestic football reform instead of the Senegal-Morocco dispute. They stressed the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s failure to qualify…
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NIGERIA MOURNS AFCON LEGEND HENRY NWOSU
Green Eagles star of 1980 passes away at 62. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was plunged into grief on Saturday following the death of Henry Nwosu, one of the nation’s football icons. The former midfield maestro reportedly died in a Lagos hospital at the age of 62. Nwosu, celebrated as one of the finest left-sided…
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CAF POSTPONES 2026 WAFCON TO JULY
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has a new date. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will now kick off in July instead of March. The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco,…
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HEARTBREAK, PRIDE & HOPE: ABUJA FANS SALUTE SUPER EAGLES DESPITE AFCON EXIT
Tears flowed, hearts sank, but pride still stood tall. That’s how many football fans in Abuja are reacting to the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 journey — a campaign they describe as painful, yet remarkable. Nigeria’s dream of reaching the final ended on Wednesday after a tense 0–0 draw with hosts Morocco, followed by a 4–2…
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CHELLE HAILS SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHT AFTER HEARTBREAK AGAINST MOROCCO
Even in defeat, Nigeria’s Super Eagles showed true grit After a tense 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his team for their mental strength and fighting spirit in Rabat. “The match was never easy, but the players showed strong mentality and fought for every ball,”…
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HEAD HELD HIGH: FG PATS SUPER EAGLES ON AFCON EFFORTS
Even in heartbreak, Nigeria is proud of its Super Eagles The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, despite losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in Rabat. In a statement, Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris praised the team for their character, teamwork, and resilience,…
