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WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons ready for battle as Africa's top women's tournament begins in Morocco

Nigeria, July 5 -- As the 13th edition of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) begins this Saturday in Morocco, all attention turns to Nigeria's Super Falcons-the most successful team in the... Read More


"Dodo Mayana will forever live in our hearts" - CAF President Motsepe mourns Peter Rufai

Nigeria, July 5 -- The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of CAF's 54 member associations to Nigeria following the ... Read More


NPFL top scorer Anas Yusuf headlines Nigeria's 35-man provisional squad for 2024 CHAN tournament

Nigeria, July 5 -- Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal machine Anas Yusuf has been named in Nigeria's 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be h... Read More


How Peter Rufai got the nickname "Dodo Mayana"

Nigeria, July 5 -- Long before Peter Rufai became a household name in Nigerian football, winning the hearts of fans with his acrobatic saves and calm command between the posts, he had already earned a... Read More


How Nigerian professor taught Liberia's president, cabinet

Nigeria, July 4 -- It's not every day a professor ends up teaching a country's president. But that's exactly what happened to Eghosa Osaghae, one of Nigeria's most respected political thinkers. He did... Read More


Atiku, Ahmed Musa lead tributes as Nigerians mourn death of goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai

Nigeria, July 4 -- Nigeria is united in grief following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, affectionately known as "Dodo Mayana." The 61-year-old football icon passed away in th... Read More


INTERVIEW: Universities should be at the forefront of solving many of our problems - Ex Vice Chancellor Eghosa Osaghae

Nigeria, July 4 -- Eghosa Osaghae, a professor and the director-general of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's leading political scientists a... Read More


Nigeria's Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B U-20 tournament

Nigeria, July 2 -- As Nigeria's Flying Eagles return to camp in Abuja, Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has made it clear that fine-tuning the team's attack will be a major focus ahead of the WAFU B U-20 Boys... Read More


Another Nigerian athlete banned for anti-doping violation

Nigeria, July 2 -- Nigeria's track and field community has been dealt another heavy blow following the announcement that quarter miler, Imaobong Nse Uko, has been banned for two years by the Athletics... Read More


Another Nigerian athlete banned for doping

Nigeria, July 2 -- Nigeria's track and field community has been dealt another heavy blow following the announcement that quarter miler, Imaobong Nse Uko, has been banned for two years by the Athletics... Read More