November 12, 2025

Football

⚽ Real Sociedad Coach Hints at More Minutes for Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq

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Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco says Nigeria’s striker Umar Sadiq is regaining rhythm and will feature more regularly after starting in the club’s Copa del Rey win. Sadiq, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, seeks redemption after injury setbacks and transfer uncertainty limited his appearances early in the 2025–26 campaign....

CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees for AFCON 2025 — NFF Admits Standards Gap

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The Confederation of African Football has again omitted Nigerian referees from the preparatory list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Referees Association admitted that no local official met CAF’s elite requirements, citing failed fitness and VAR certification tests, while the NFF pledged reforms to restore Nigeria’s lost credibility....

Super Eagles Set Up World Cup Playoff Camp in Rabat, Eye Morocco Redemption

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The Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat on November 9 ahead of the 2026 World Cup Africa playoffs, where Nigeria faces Gabon before a potential final against Cameroon or DR Congo. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau says preparations are complete, promising full logistical support and player motivation to secure Nigeria’s return to the global stage....

🏆 ROAD TO MOROCCO: NIGERIA’S LAST GATE TO THE WORLD CUP

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Nigeria’s 4–0 thrashing of Benin in Uyo may have reignited belief, but qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still two gates away. The Super Eagles must first survive the CAF Playoffs in Morocco — then conquer the global Inter-Confederation showdown for Africa’s final ticket. Hope lives again, but the road is brutal....

Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Ignites Hope Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification

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Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick as Eric Chelle’s revitalized Super Eagles demolished Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, reigniting Nigeria’s World Cup dream and sealing qualification for the CAF playoffs. The emphatic win showcased tactical discipline, attacking flair, and the rebirth of national belief under Chelle’s emerging leadership....

NPFL SLAPS KANO PILLARS WITH FINES, POINT DEDUCTION & STADIUM BAN AFTER VIOLENCE IN KANO

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The NPFL has imposed sanctions on Kano Pillars following violent scenes at Sani Abacha Stadium, where angry fans invaded the pitch and attacked officials after Shooting Stars’ late equaliser. The league fined the club ₦10 million and ordered matches behind closed doors as Nigeria’s football authorities move to stamp out fan violence....

Relentless Nasarawa United Beat Rangers to Stay Top as NPFL Drama Peaks on Matchday 8

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Nasarawa United maintained their place at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League after defeating Rangers International 2–1 in Lafia. The Solid Miners extended their unbeaten run to five games, while Enyimba fell in Owerri, Remo Stars slumped again, and violence in Kano overshadowed Shooting Stars’ late heroics....

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