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NPFLCO Appoints New Welfare Officer

The Nigeria Premier Football League Club Owners Association (NPFLCO) has officially appointed Mr. Michael Chukwudi Amaefule, the Chief Executive Officer of Kun Khalifat FC, as its Welfare Officer. This appointment was communicated in a statement issued by the club’s Media Officer, Saviola
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Ndubuoke Blames SWAN For Mismanagement Of Sports

Renowned sports journalist Chief Fan Ndubuoke has unequivocally attributed the mismanagement of sports in the country to sports journalists themselves. Ndubuoke, who is a former President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), expressed his disappointment that members of this professional body have abandoned professionalism and ethics in pursuit of personal
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Publisher Emerges New NFRA President

Honourable Kelechi Mejuobi, who serves as a co-publisher of Trumpeta Newspaper, has been appointed as the Acting National President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA). His appointment follows the unfortunate passing of Honourable Sani Zubairu, the former National President of the association. Mejuobi, previously serving as the Deputy National President,
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NNL Announces New Dates For Match Day 15 Games

The three Lagos games of match day 15, previously placed on hold by the Nigeria National League (NNL), in Conference B, now have new dates in April 2026. All the matches are to be played at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium (MJS), Lagos. The tie between Inter Lagos FC and Heartland FC of Owerri will now […]
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Senegal Are 2025 African Champions

Resilient Senegal overcame all odds to defeat host nation Morocco 1-0, securing victory in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament on Sunday. Despite facing numerous challenges, Senegal persevered. The majority of the spectators were Moroccans, fervently supporting their team. The referee appeared to display partiality by disallowing Senegal’s goal, while
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Nigeria Secures AFCON Bronze

The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious this evening, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim third place in the African Cup of Nations tournament. The match concluded without any goals during both regulation and extra time, leading to penalties. Nigeria successfully converted four of its penalty attempts, with one miss, while the […]
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Nigeria Advance To Semi Final, Beat Algeria

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Nigeria’s Super Eagles triumphed over Algeria with a score of 2-0, securing their place in the semi-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations competition holding in Morocco. The Nigerian team clearly dominated the Algerians in all aspects of the game. Although their potential first goal in the first half […]
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Oseni Demands Osimhen’s Ouster From Super Eagles

Television personality Rufai Oseni has advised the Nigerian football authorities to dismiss the threat posed by Victor Osimhen, the former African Footballer of the Year. Osimhen has reportedly expressed his intention to leave the Super Eagles camp, which is currently competing for the 2025 African Cup of Nations trophy. This tournament is being held in […]