Kenyan And Ethiopian Runners Win Enugu City International Marathon

NewsNigeriaSportsKenyan And Ethiopian Runners Win Enugu City International Marathon

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 29, 2026

Edwin Kipyego, a Kenyan, and Zenebe Aberu, an Ethiopian, have emerged winners of the men’s and women’s 42km elite races, respectively, at the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday. The marathon was organized by the Enugu State Government in partnership with Nilayo Sports Management, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) providing technical support. For the men’s 42 km elite race, Edwin Kipyego crossed the finish line in 2hours, 20 minutes,...

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CAF Unveils 2026-27 Calendar, Names Hosts for Major African Football Competitions

AfricaNewsSoccerSportsCAF Unveils 2026-27 Calendar, Names Hosts for Major African Football Competitions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 10, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced key dates and host countries for its major competitions in the 2026-27 season, providing a clearer roadmap for national associations, clubs, players and commercial partners across the continent. CAF made the announcement on Monday, unveiling an increasingly structured competition calendar covering senior, youth, and club football. The continental football governing body said the move would give its Member Associations and commercial partners greater certainty while allowing supporters...

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Enugu Government Gifts Cash, Land To Rangers Players For NPFL Title

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Government Gifts Cash, Land To Rangers Players For NPFL Title

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2026

The Enugu State Government at a dinner reception hosted in for Rangers International Football Club announced the sum of one million naira only (N150 million) and plots of land gifts for the players and Management. Speaking at the dinner party, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah who expressed joy that the club for a second time in 3 years won the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title under his administration; Rangers FC won over...

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Nigeria Beats Iran 2–1 in international friendly

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria Beats Iran 2–1 in international friendly

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 28, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to winning ways on Friday with a 2–1 victory over Iran national football team in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams secured the win in a match played at the home ground of Antalyaspor. Nigeria started brightly and took the lead in the sixth minute when Simon cut in from the left and fired past Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Despite dominating large spells of...

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CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsCAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 6, 2026

The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed from its original March dates and rescheduled to run from 25 July to 16 August 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced. In a statement released on Thursday, CAF said the change was agreed after consultations with its partners, including Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and other stakeholders, to “ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the...

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Morocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

AfricaSoccerSportsMorocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially referred incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, the global governing body, the federation announced on Monday. The complaint concerns events in the closing moments of Sunday night’s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, when Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest of a contentious penalty awarded...

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Super Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 17, 2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have once again asserted their dominance in the third-place play-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the AFCON 2025 tournament. The encounter, held on Saturday at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, ended in a goalless stalemate after 120 minutes of high-octane football, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as...

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Morocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsMorocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday night defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Before the match, Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen had dismissed concerns about the intimidating Moroccan home crowd, insisting that the...

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 31, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria sealed a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de Fès in Morocco on Tuesday night. Nigeria’s performance was marked by clinical finishing and tactical discipline as they overcame a spirited Uganda side that ended the game with ten men following a second-half red card. The Super Eagles drew first blood in the 28th minute...

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Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAhmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped footballer, has formally announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished Super Eagles career that lasted almost 15 years. Musa made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, in which he reflected on his long journey with the national team and the deep pride he felt representing Nigeria at the highest level. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football,...

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