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Arthur Okonkwo Granted FIFA Approval to Represent Nigeria in Football
In a significant development for Nigerian football, Arsenal’s young goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received approval from FIFA to switch his international allegiance from...
D’Tigers forced to forfeit AfroBasket qualifiers due to funding
In what can be described as a blow to Nigeria’s basketball, D’Tigers have been compelled to forfeit the upcoming AfroBasket qualifiers due to...
Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season
Bayern Munich has announced that head coach Thomas Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the current season. This decision comes...
CAF sets July/August 2025 for the next Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has tentatively agreed to hold the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco in July and...
Crystal Palace Manager, Roy Hodgson Steps Down Due to Illness
Roy Hodgson has announced his departure as the manager of Crystal Palace, citing health concerns amidst the club’s battle to secure Premier League...
Virgil Van Dijk Includes Three Nigerian Artists in Top 5 Playlist
Netherlands and Liverpool captain, Virgil Van Dijk, has recently shared his top five playlist, which prominently features Nigerian artists Omah Lay, Asake, and...
Nigeria Jumps 14 Places in FIFA Ranking, Now Africa’s Third
In the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Feb. 15, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made a significant leap, now ranking 28th in the...
Member of EU Parliament, Clare Daly Calls for Suspension of Israel from Int’l Competitions
An outspoken member of the European Parliament (EU), Clare Daly on Tuesday urged major global sport organizations, including IOC, FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, and...
From Near Exit to Glory As Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to Win Third Nations Cup
In a remarkable turn of events, the Ivory Coast national football team has emerged as the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations champion,...
Enyimba FC Sign Partnership with Norway Club For Youth Development
Enyimba FC of Aba and Hamkam FC of Norway have announced a groundbreaking partnership in a significant stride towards youth development and international...
AFCON Final: Avoid Getting Over-Excited – Nigerian Cardiac Society Warns
The Nigerian Cardiac Society has cautioned Nigerians against getting overly excited during the AFCON final match between the Nigerian Super Eagles and the...
Headquarters for VAR needs to be in CAF – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has praised how the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been used so far...