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SOSSAMANIA: The longest sporting event in Unilag ends in grand style, records massive turnout

AuthorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

From Cyriacus Nnaji, Lagos The University of Lagos (Unilag) witnessed the close of its longest-running sports tournament on 21st May 2026, as the 2026 Social...

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QNET, Manchester City bring world-class football coaching to Ghana’s young talent

AuthorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

From Cyriacus Nnaji, Lagos In a transformative initiative focused on youth empowerment, talent development and community impact, QNET, an international wellness and lifestyle company and...

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Emmanuel Idegu Expands His Vision Beyond Football With Billie IV Collection

EditorMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Former football talent Emmanuel Idegu is steadily building a name beyond the pitch as he continues expanding his entrepreneurial ambitions through Billie IV Collection. Known...

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Sports: Ebonyi set to harness talents in Cricket

AuthorApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

By Enyinna Omoke, Abakaliki In a bid to develop and harness young talents for future exploits in global sports competition, Ebonyi State Chapter of SWAN...

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Morocco’s captain rejects AFCON 2025 title, insists Senegal won

AuthorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the Africa Cup of Nations title awarded to his country, declaring he does not recognise the victory following...

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JK Football Academy urges NFF to invite Chiwendu to Super Eagles

AuthorMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Abuja Pastor Ifeanyi Isaac, Chief Coach and CEO of JK Football Academy, Abuja, Nigeria, is urging the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...

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Coach Onigbinde dies at 88

AuthorMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Nigeria’s first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Festus Onigbinde, is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 88. The family announced...

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CAF postpones WAFCON 2026

AuthorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed, with Africa’s football governing body announcing new dates for the tournament in Morocco. The Confederation...

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Ex-Marseille & Wolves defender Zubar ranks Victor Osimhen as Africa’s best player

EditorFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Former French defender Ronald Zubar has heaped praises on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as his favourite African player in the world. In addition to his...

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Odegbami seeks greater role for ex-internationals in football administration

AuthorFebruary 21, 2026February 21, 2026

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

A former captain of Nigeria’s Green Eagles, Segun Odegbami, has urged greater inclusion of retired footballers in the administration of Nigerian football. He spoke on...