Nigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

Nigeria’s aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a significant hit on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Nigerian team, led by coach Eric Chelle, dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Zimbabwe’s defense. The deadlock was broken in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen headed in a cross from Ola Aina, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage...

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Tobi Amusan Begins Season with Victory at Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica

NewsNigeriaSportsTobi Amusan Begins Season with Victory at Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 24, 2025

Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan started her 2025 season on a winning note at the Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica on Friday, 22 March 2025, claiming victory in the women’s 100m A final. Amusan, who now trains with the Racers Track Club, clocked 11.28 seconds (-0.5 wind) to finish ahead of Jamaica’s Serena Cole (11.45s) and Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas (11.46s). The Velocity Fest 16 saw several standout performances from top athletes. In the...

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Chelle Names Super Eagles Final Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsChelle Names Super Eagles Final Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 11, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against their yet-to-be-named opponents. The announcement follows the release of an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These qualifiers will mark Chelle’s first competitive games in charge of the three-time African champions. The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and eight forwards, blending experience with new talents. Stanley Nwabali,...

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Nigeria Sets For 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship  

NewsNigeriaSportsNigeria Sets For 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 6, 2025

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes as they strive for glory on the continental stage. This is coming just days before the 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon. Speaking ahead of Team Nigeria’s departure, Olopade highlighted the rising status of badminton in the country and commended the leadership of Francis Orbih, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria...

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Enugu Signs Agreement with FG to Host 2026 National Sports Festival

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSportsEnugu Signs Agreement with FG to Host 2026 National Sports Festival

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 15, 2025

Enugu State Government has signed the Host State Agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria for the 23rd National Sports Festival in year 2026. National Sports Festival is a biennial multi-sport event organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission for athletes from the 36 States of the federation. The game started in year 1973 as a unifying tool to promote peace and cross-cultural affiliation in the nation especially after the...

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New Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNew Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, followed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday upon the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee. At the ceremony, Chelle expressed his excitement and outlined his vision for the team. “Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an...

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Éric Chelle Appointed as Super Eagles Head Coach

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsÉric Chelle Appointed as Super Eagles Head Coach

PilotnewsJanuary 8, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. In a statement, the NFF announced that its Executive Committee endorsed the recommendation of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee for Chelle’s appointment during a meeting held in Abuja on 2 January 2025. The endorsement was finalised on 7 January. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the...

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Super Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

According to the final FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles concluded 2024 ranked 44th globally, their lowest position in six years. This drop marks a sharp decline from the 28th place Nigeria held at the start of the year, following their strong performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they emerged as runners-up to host Cote D’Ivoire in February. Throughout 2024, the Eagles played 15 matches, recording nine wins—including an...

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CAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie, and Super Falcons Fly Nigeria’s Flag High

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsCAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie, and Super Falcons Fly Nigeria’s Flag High

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 17, 2024

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been crowned Africa’s Best Player at the 2024 CAF Awards held on Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. The Atalanta forward, who succeeded Victor Osimhen as Africa’s top footballer, delivered a stunning year that earned him the prestigious recognition. Lookman, 27, helped Nigeria secure a runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire and scored a memorable hat-trick to secure Atalanta’s UEFA Europa...

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Erik Ten Hag Departs as Manchester United Manager

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsErik Ten Hag Departs as Manchester United Manager

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 28, 2024

Manchester United have announced the departure of Erik ten Hag as the men’s first-team manager. Ten Hag was appointed in April 2022 and guided the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. “We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future,” the club said in a statement. The club confirmed that former...

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