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Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings

Super Falcons FIFA Women’s World Rankings position has improved after Nigeria moved up to 36th in the latest global update while retaining top spot in Africa.

Sporting Lagos promotion lifts Lagos presence in NPFL to three clubs

Noble Onyeagoro1 week ago1 week ago0

Sporting Lagos are back in the Nigeria Premier Football League after sealing promotion with a narrow win over Osun United.

Tinubu mourns former NFA president Ibrahim Galadima

Noble Onyeagoro1 week ago1 week ago0

Tinubu mourns Ibrahim Galadima after the death of the former NFA president and respected sports administrator, describing his passing as a loss to Nigerian sports and the country as a whole.

D’Tigress coaching move shows early push for World Cup readiness

Noble Onyeagoro1 week ago1 week ago0

D’Tigress World Cup preparation has taken early shape with the appointment of Stanley Boateng and a structured US training tour, signaling a deliberate push toward readiness ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Gusau referee reforms ignite debate over age limits and VAR plan

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Gusau referee reforms have become a midday argument in Nigerian football after the NFF president backed VAR training for 10 officials, pushed strict age limits in recruitment and insisted that computer literacy can no longer be optional. The plan is being framed as reform, but the real debate is whether the federation is finally confronting a broken officiating culture.

World Athletics blocks Favour Ofili switch as Turkey recruitment drive hits rule barrier

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

World Athletics has blocked Favour Ofili’s transfer of allegiance to Turkey, and the ruling has turned a personal career move into a wider argument about recruitment, integrity, and what national representation in athletics is supposed to mean.

NBBF expands men’s Premier League as new roster rules reshape 2026 season

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The NBBF has expanded the men’s Premier League from 16 to 20 teams, but the bigger story is not just size. It is control. New roster rules, bidding slots, and a redesigned competition structure show a federation trying to reset competitive balance and push clubs toward a more home-focused model.

PDP Faction War Erupts as Wike Bloc Denies ADC Alliance, Targets Turaki With Legal Threat

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PDP ADC alliance denial has escalated into a full factional confrontation as a Wike-aligned bloc rejected coalition claims, directly accused rival figures of misinformation and threatened legal action. With strong statements from Abdulrahman Muhammed and counter-narratives linked to Taminu Turaki, the dispute exposes internal power struggles as the party declares its crisis over and shifts focus to 2027.

Eric Chelle opens Unity Cup door to NPFL stars and uncapped players abroad

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago0

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the 2026 Unity Cup will be used to assess Nigeria Premier Football League standouts and uncapped players of Nigerian descent abroad, while his regular first-team core returns for June friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The tournament will be staged at The Valley in London from May 26 to May 30, with Nigeria facing Zimbabwe in the opening semi-final.

Aregbesola Calls Tinubu Agenda ‘Scam’ as Presidency Fires Back in Escalating Clash

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Aregbesola Renewed Hope scam remarks have intensified political tensions after former minister Rauf Aregbesola criticised President Tinubu’s agenda during a national convention in Abuja. The Presidency responded through Bayo Onanuga, escalating the exchange into a broader political confrontation that reflects rising opposition pressure and competing narratives ahead of the 2027 elections.