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W’Cup: Nigeria’s wait continues as FIFA delays DR Congo verdict

World football governing body FIFA is yet to deliver its verdict on the petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during last November’s...... Read more Eagles to face Jordan in March friendly

THE Super Eagles will take on Jordan in an international friendly during the March FIFA national team window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Afrik-Foot, the match is scheduled to take place in Amman,...... Read more Senegal coach hails Falconets strength in W’Cup qualifier defeat

Senegal’s U-20 women’s head coach Mbayang Thiam has admitted her side were outclassed by a mature Nigeria’s Falconets after their 3-1 aggregate defeat in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, PUNCH Sports...... Read more Chelle eyes foreign Eagles to strengthen Nigerian team

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is targeting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s squad following growing interest from dual-nationality stars eligible to represent the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Malian tactician has already secured...... Read more Nobody'll Stop Me From Contesting 2027 Election, Obi Vows -Even If It Holds in Their Bedroom -Assures Youths Of Accountability In Governance

Obi gave the assurance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC.” Addressing a...... Read more FIFA Monday meeting to determine Eagles’ World Cup fate

FIFA is set to rule on Monday on Nigeria’s petition against Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged use of ineligible players, a decision that could reshape Africa’s final World Cup qualification...... Read more 56 grassroots clubs battle for Taiwo Afolabi Cup

No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours when the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament kicks off on Saturday (today) in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra...... Read more ICYMI: CAF reaffirms Morocco as host of WAFCON 2026, rejects postponement talk

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es...... Read more Lookman has matched Osimhen’s impact – Peseiro

Former Nigeria coach José Peseiro believes Ademola Lookman has grown to rival Victor Osimhen’s influence with the Super Eagles and insists the forward has the qualities to become a central figure at...... Read more Chelle on Marseille shortlist to replace De Zerbi

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has again emerged as a potential candidate for another coaching job, following multiple reports that French club Marseille are considering him to replace Roberto De Zerbi, PUNCH...... Read more CAF begins stadium inspection ahead of AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football has sent a team of technical experts to the three co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations — Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — to inspect...... Read more Outrage as World Cup 2026 tickets hit $143,000 on FIFA’s platform

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA’s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have...... Read more Falcon stars gear up for WAFCON title defence

Barely a year after winning a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the Super Falcons are set to return to Morocco next month to defend their crown. Ahead of...... Read more Chelle committed to Eagles job – Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed claims that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be lured away from the job by other African teams, The PUNCH reports....... Read more Nwaneri opens up on Nigerian roots

Marseille attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has spoken openly about his Nigerian heritage after a fresh loan move to the French club from Arsenal, reaffirming a strong personal connection to the country, PUNCH Sports...... Read more NSC eyes global standards, shooting facility upgrade

The National Sports Commission has moved to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range in Abuja to international standards, with the leadership of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation describing the project as a...... Read more Retaining WAFCON trophy difficult but possible – Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 challenge, Zambia rematch, title defence pressure and her African best awards, as the defending champions chase qualification globally again in this...... Read more Enyimba management faces probe over $1m CAF money

The government of Abia State is currently probing the management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba over the $1m African Football League prize money the club received for participating in the...... Read more Anambra Police Set For Medal Haul At All Police Games In Asaba

The Anambra State Police Command has expressed high optimism and readiness ahead of the forthcoming 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) with the theme “Beyond the Badge: Excellence in Action” scheduled to...... Read more Rivers name seven-man LOC for 2026 NDG

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Chris Green, will lead a seven-member Local Organising Committee to oversee the affairs of the Rivers State contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta...... Read more Edo okays two-week closed camping ahead of Niger Delta Games

The Edo State Government has approved a two-week closed camping programme for selected athletes and coaches ahead of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games scheduled to hold in Benin...... Read more SWAN wants Olympic Stadium, Sports Sector Rejig In Anambra

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra state chapter, has reiterated its call on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to strongly consider providing an Olympic stadium in Awka, Anambra state capital. They made...... Read more Kun Khalifat face sanction over botched NPFL game

Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri are facing possible sanctions from the Nigeria Premier Football League after failing to honour their fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The match...... Read more Okoli, Ex- Rangers Spokesman, Laid To Rest @ Amoli Country Home. ...As Club Mgt. Assures Family Of Support

Late Norbert Okolie, the Rangers Intr. FC of Enugu Director of Media and Communication was at the weekend committed to mother earth at his native home of Amoli, Awgu Local Government...... Read more Portugal plot Nigeria pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal are in advanced talks to face Nigeria in a high-profile friendly in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The proposed clash...... Read more