19.09.2026

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AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown....

Shooting Stars Assistant Coach Akin Olowokere Slumps and Dies During Training

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Shooting Stars’ newly appointed assistant coach Akin Olowokere collapsed and died during a Monday morning training session in Ibadan. The former Sunshine Stars player and coach was rushed to hospital but confirmed dead. Olowokere, recently unveiled as part of 3SC’s new technical crew, was known for his dedication and humility in Nigerian football....

Rivers United Ranked Highest Among Nigerian Clubs in Latest CAF Rankings

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Rivers United have emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked team in the latest CAF club standings, placed 24th in Africa with 14 points. The Port Harcourt club’s consistent performances in recent continental campaigns outpace Enyimba, who sit 35th. The rankings, based on results over the last five seasons, will influence seedings for the 2025/26 CAF competitions....

John Utaka Appointed Montpellier Women’s Head Coach

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Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has been named head coach of Montpellier’s women’s team in France. The 43-year-old replaces Frédéric Mendy and will work alongside Baptiste Merle under sporting director Jean-Louis Saez. Utaka, a 2011–12 Ligue 1 winner with Montpellier, is now the only African head coach in France’s top-tier women’s league....

Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United Eye Super Eagles Winger Nathan Tella

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Premier League clubs Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Championship side Leeds United are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella. Scouts watched him during a friendly against Chelsea, with the Nigerian international open to a return to England after stints with Southampton and Burnley. Tella won the Bundesliga in his first season with Leverkusen....

Benue Governor Rewards Super Falcons Star Francisca Ordega With N50m and House

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has gifted Super Falcons winger Francisca Ordega N50 million and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow for her role in Nigeria’s record 10th WAFCON title win. Ordega, a five-time champion, made her only appearance in the 2024 tournament during the goalless draw against Algeria in the group stage....

SWAN Demands Immediate Inauguration of National Sports Commission Board

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the National Sports Commission to urgently inaugurate its 17-member governing board. SWAN warns the delay violates the NSC Establishment Act 2023, undermines transparency, and leaves major decisions without legal backing since the commission’s creation in October 2024....

NPFL Suspends Plateau United Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Over Betting Allegations

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegations of insider betting. The league says the action follows reports he refused to sign a new contract containing anti-betting clauses, reinforcing suspicion. An investigation is underway, with Adeyinka invited to defend himself before possible reinstatement....

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