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AFCON: Super Eagles’ Departure from Lagos Marks Beginning of Promising Campaign

Dressed in traditional white kaftans paired with vibrant green caps, both officials and players proudly showcased the national colours, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting and challenging tournament

Victor Osimhen reflects on journey from Lagos streets to CAF African Player of the Year

Osimhen's heartfelt acknowledgement of his remarkable ascent came in a post on his X account, where he shared the challenges he faced in his early days hawking on the streets of Lagos

Victor Osimhen become African Footballer of the Year, first Nigerian since 1999

His goal-scoring prowess made him the standout striker in Italy's top division, and the African Footballer of the Year accolade is a fitting tribute to his exceptional contributions to the sport

Chukwu sounds alarm: Super Eagles in crisis as local talent ignored

Former Super Eagles captain and football legend Christian Chukwu expressed deep concern over the current state of Nigeria's national football team, asserting that the nation lacks an actual national squad

Minister of sports urges NFF and Super Eagles coach to secure success at 2023 AFCON

Sen. John Owan Enoh expressed his concerns regarding the Super Eagles' recent form, particularly their lacklustre start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where they were held to uninspiring draws by Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November

Footballer Sodiq Adebisi succumbs to fatal collapse during training

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that Adebisi was actively engaged in the training alongside his teammates when he suddenly collapsed, sending shockwaves through the entire squad

Uganda creates history, secures first-ever qualification for Men’s T20 World Cup

Uganda demonstrated their prowess by restricting Rwanda to a meagre total of 65 runs in 18.5 overs. The Ugandan batters then efficiently chased down the target in just 8.1 overs

Samson Siasia expresses concerns over Super Eagles’ AFCON and World Cup qualification

Siasia, a key figure in Nigerian football history, acknowledged the individual quality of the players but emphasized that playing as a unit is the missing link

Ahmed Musa urges Government backing for well-deserved support to retired players

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has called upon the Federal Government to address the dire situation faced by retired football players, many of whom are grappling with financial struggles and health issues

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