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Nigeria's historic Commonwealth Games bid ends in heartbreak as India wins 2030 hosting rights

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The hopes of Nigeria becoming the first African hosts of the Commonwealth Games have suffered a major setback following the announcement of Ahmedabad as the official host of the 20... Read More


Benjamin Fredrick: The five-step journey from Simoiben Academy prodigy to Super Eagles standout

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On a night when the Super Eagles rediscovered their ruthless edge, few players embodied Nigeria's resurgence better than Benjamin Fredrick. The 20-year-old defender, playing out o... Read More


Nigeria 4-0 Benin Republic: Five talking points from Super Eagles' statement win into Playoffs

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- On a warm Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Nigeria national football team delivered their most complete performance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qua... Read More


World Cup Qualifier: Chelle, Troost-Ekong react to Nigeria's emphatic 4-0 win over Benin

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- In the immediate aftermath of Nigeria national football team's emphatic 4-0 demolition of Benin national football team, head coach Eric Chelle was a picture of pride and realism. ... Read More


EXPLAINER: How Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- When the draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers were made in July 2023, few would have imagined that Nigeria's Super Eagles would be walking a tightrope at this stage... Read More


Nigeria vs Benin: Tactical changes that could rescue Super Eagles' World Cup hopes

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- As the countdown ticks toward the decisive Group C showdown between the Nigeria national football team and the Benin national football team on Tuesday, 14 October, at Godswill Akpa... Read More


NPFL: Relentless Nasarawa roar on top, Enyimba finally beaten

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Nasarawa United FC maintained their iron grip on top spot with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Rangers International FC in Lafia. The visitors had silenced the home fans in the 1... Read More


NPFL: Teargas, Turmoil in Kano: Violence erupts after Pillars vs 3SC draw

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League was thrown into the spotlight for the wrong reasons on Sunday after a late equaliser by Shooting Stars Sports Club sparked violent scenes at the... Read More


Kano Chaos: NPFL condemns violence as Pillars fans attack referees, 3SC players after 1-1 draw

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has strongly condemned the violent scenes that followed Sunday's 1-1 draw between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at th... Read More


NPFL Roundup: Relentless Nasarawa stay top, Enyimba finally beaten, Remo mauled up north

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Nasarawa United F.C. strengthened their grip on top spot with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Rangers International in Lafia. The visitors stunned the home crowd early on ... Read More