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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 […]
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Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Turkey: Osimhen fires brace in Galatasaray away win By Mike Oyebola Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray thrashed Kayserispor 5-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday. Osimhen gave Okan Buruk’s side the lead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute. The 25-year-old netted his side’s fourth goal of the day 19 minutes […]
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Nigeria lose 1-2 to Rwanda in final AFCON qualifier Nigeria ended their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifiers with a shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The underdog Rwandan side staged a remarkable comeback to claim the victory. Despite the upset, Nigeria […]
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Saturday, October 26th, 2024
[UPDATED] AFCON qualifiers: CAF awards victory to Super Eagles, fines Libya $50,000 26th October 2024 Super Eagles of Nigeria Ebenezer Bajela and Olaniyi Apanpa The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
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Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Ex-Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter ‘Flying Cat’ Fregene is dead Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami on Sunday. Odegbami, Peter Fregene’s friend and ex-international, said the legend died after a protracted illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. Recall that […]
