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Nigeria U-17 star Oluebube Umejiaku has disclosed that her mother was the very first person on her mind following the Flamingos’ historic 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph and President Bola Tinubu’s financial reward to the victorious team. Umejiaku made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s TheContinue Reading

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Head coach of Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles Bright Ozebagbe, has declared his side ready for the challenge ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo, insisting that the Olympic Eagles will prove their quality through their performance on the pitch. Speaking atContinue Reading

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Tolu Arokodare is determined to translate his impressive club goal-scoring form to the international stage with the Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports. The 25-year-old striker has enjoyed a remarkable start to the season with Eredivisie giants Ajax, recording 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions. However, hisContinue Reading

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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his decision to leave Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye out of his squad for the double-header against Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Okoye was a notable omission from the squad announced for the two-legged encounter against the Taifa Stars.Continue Reading

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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has challenged his players to give their best as Nigeria prepares for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania. Nigeria will be looking to revive its qualifying campaign following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their previous outing. TheContinue Reading

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Former Nigeria defender, Ben Iroha, has warned the Super Eagles against underestimating Tanzania’s Taifa Stars ahead of Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Completesports.com reports. Iroha said victory in Friday’s encounter is vital toContinue Reading

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The Super Eagles are set to face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header during the current international window. Although Nigeria boast a richer history and greater experience on the continental stage, Tanzania possess several dangerous players capable of troubling the three-time African champions. BlessedContinue Reading

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Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli has come to the defence of teammate Maduka Okoye following growing criticism of the Nigerian international amid the club’s difficult season. Okoye has faced intense scrutiny over his recent performances for the Zebras, having conceded 25 goals and recorded just one clean sheet in the currentContinue Reading

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for every player of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The reward was disclosed by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during a special reception organised forContinue Reading

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The Super Eagles have recorded a full house in their Uyo camp, with all 24 invited players arriving ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Ten players arrived at the team’s base, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, on Tuesday before beingContinue Reading