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Omidiran tasks FCT FA, Sports Department on grassroots talent discovery

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has called on the FCT Football Association (FCT FA) and the FCT Sports Department to make grassr... Read More


NFF probe alleges officials influenced national team invitations for financial gains

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) fact-finding committee has alleged that some officials influenced the selection of players for Nigeria's national teams for financial gain. ... Read More


Shina Philips backs Nigerian football to bounce back from recent setbacks

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has expressed confidence that Nigerian football will recover from its recent setbacks and regain its place among Africa's lead... Read More


Goldberg revives 'Back to Bar' promo as Super Eagles stars shine in Europe

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The return of European club football is giving Nigerian fans another reason to gather at bars and viewing centres, with several Super Eagles players already making their mark as th... Read More


INTERVIEW: How Bajju Diaspora can transform development back home - Agwam Bajju II

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- Since he emerged as the second paramount ruler of the Bajju Chiefdom in 2022, His Highness Luka Kogi Yabwat (Agwam Bajju II) has focused on strengthening the traditional institutio... Read More


Okocha: How Fenerbahce love turned me into 'Muhammed Yavuz'

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Nigerian football legend Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha has recalled how his strong relationship with Fenerbahce supporters led to him becoming a Turkish citizen and adopting the name "Mu... Read More


Tourism Minister Musawa unveils 100-day 'Ember to Remember' campaign

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced "Ember to Remember 2026," a 100-day national tourism season designed to promote Nigeria's cultu... Read More


NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup failure

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect following the team's failure to qualify for the 2027 F... Read More


Transfers: Awoniyi seals Coventry move, links up with Onyeka

Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has completed a permanent move to Coventry City from Nottingham Forest. The 29-year-old striker reportedly joins Coventry in a deal worth around... Read More


Mali beat Nigeria again to retain U18 Women's AfroBasket crown

Nigeria, Aug. 17 -- Nigeria's Junior D'Tigress have again fallen to Mali in the final of the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket, losing 77-68 to surrender the continental title to the defending champions in ... Read More