02.08.2026

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DR Congo Announces Squad for Intercontinental Playoff Amid Nigeria’s Protest

Noble Onyeagoro
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DR Congo has unveiled its squad for the upcoming intercontinental playoff against Mexico, despite Nigeria's protest over the last African qualifying playoff. Head coach Sébastien Desabre announced the team as preparations ramp up for the crucial fixture. Nigeria’s protest is pending, with uncertainty about FIFA’s verdict before the match in March....

D’Tigress Deliver Commanding Victory Over Colombia in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress made an emphatic statement in their FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a dominant 70-37 victory over Colombia. The African champions asserted their dominance throughout the game, leading at every quarter to secure a comprehensive win and reinforce their position as Africa’s premier women’s basketball team....

Nigerian Clubs Set for ₦559 Million Boost After CAF Prize Money Increase

Noble Onyeagoro
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Four Nigerian clubs, including Rivers United, Remo Stars, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors, stand to gain approximately ₦559 million each following CAF’s recent prize money increase. The governing body raised the winners' prize for the Champions League and Confederation Cup by millions, signaling a significant financial boost for teams competing in continental tournaments....

NFF Fines Clubs for 2026 President Federation Cup Failures and Imposes Sanctions

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has imposed fines on clubs that failed to honor fixtures in the 2026 President Federation Cup. The NFF Disciplinary Committee also sanctioned Gombe United, Wikki Tourist, and Kwara United for various incidents involving fan violence and security failures in NPFL and NNL matches. Fines and penalties were handed down accordingly....

Eric Chelle Addresses Contract Uncertainty Amid Opposition and Leaks

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has spoken out about the uncertainty surrounding his contract. Despite having one year left on his deal, Chelle claims certain individuals are working against his continued tenure. The leak of his contract details to the media has complicated negotiations, which were initially progressing after a strong AFCON showing....

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas Convicted of Financial Crimes, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Noble Onyeagoro
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Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for financial crimes including money laundering, embezzlement, and forgery. Two other federation officials, Badji Mombo Wantete and Raoul Kanda, were also sentenced to five years in prison. The ruling is a significant development in the investigation into corruption....

Nigeria’s Boxing Federation Targets Six Gold Medals for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s boxing federation targets six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 40 fighters entering a decisive training camp. Finalists from the national trials will compete for spots, with top names like Patricia Mbata and Kenneth Anigboro leading the charge. The camp will fine-tune preparations for the Games in July 2026....

D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has kicked off training in Lyon ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Colombia in their opening game on March 11. The qualifiers will sharpen their squad for the global event in Berlin in September. The squad blends experienced and young players....

Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria has named a 10-member boxing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team includes top boxers like Patricia Mbata and Udoette Happiness, who secured their spots at the national trials. The team aims to improve on their performance from the 2022 Games and make an impact in Glasgow....

Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rivers United secured a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance, extending their NPFL lead with two matches in hand. Chijioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi were on target. Rangers also dominated Remo Stars 4-1, while Enyimba fell 2-1 to Warri Wolves, leaving the nine-time champions in the relegation zone....

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