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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Why players snub Nigeria for England – Former Chelsea forward, Eni Akuko, chose England over Super Falcons By Ifreke Inyang Former Chelsea forward, Eni Akuko, has explained why players who are eligible to represent Nigeria and England often prefer the latter. According to Aluko, Nigerian football lacks appeal. World-class footballers like Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, […]
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Friday, August 1st, 2025
‘Na Lagos you dey, them fit thief your phone’ – Super Falcons player warns Echegini [VIDEO] By Don Silas Super Falcons player, Jennifer Echegini, recently received a warning from one of her team-mate not to open their bus window in Lagos. Echegini was warned that her phone could be stolen by the crowd surrounding their […]
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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Throwback Video: How I became known as Dodo Mayana – Peter Rufai A clip showing former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai explaining before his death how he became known as Dodo Mayana has gone viral. In an interview with The Popular Side, a podcast, Rufai said the word ‘Dodo’ from the nickname Dodo Mayana was […]
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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Super Falcons begin quest for 10th WAFCON title tomorrow By Jacob Ajom Nine-time champions Nigeria loom larger than any other participant as the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in the Kingdom of Morocco. Winners of the inaugural edition that their country hosted in 1998, the Super Falcons also took home the […]
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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Peter Rufai: Family announce death, burial arrangements, appreciates Nigerians over messages Late Peter Rufai LAGOS — The family of late Nigerian football legend, Prince Peter Rufai, has expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora for the outpouring of condolence messages following his death The former Super Eagles goalkeeper, fondly known […]
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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw on Friday in their international friendly clash with Russia. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser in the 71st minutes for […]
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery, according to reports on Tuesday. The Nigeria international was rushed to hospital for the operation on Monday, having suffered a serious injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester in the Premier League. There is no […]
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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
By Dumnodi Okonta A former Super Eagles captain and head coach Christian Chukwu has died aged 74. The football legend passed away in the early hours of Saturday, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. His longtime teammate and friend, Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development to Channels Television. Odegbami, who won the 1980 […]
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Nigeria are at risk of missing out on two consecutive World Cups. Photo: X@NGSuperEagles By Emmanuel Egobiambu Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, shattering the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th minute before Zimbabwe pegged Nigeria back in the […]
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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Toronto, ON (February 24, 2025) – AFC Toronto is delighted to announce the signing of Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo. The 27-year-old arrives for her next chapter in Toronto having spent the 2024 season playing in the Chinese Women’s Super League with Changchun Dazhong. Okoronkwo started her professional career in France with AS Saint-Étienne, before moving to […]
