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Falcons Victory Brings Rare Joy To Struggling Nigerians
Across the country, Nigerians found a reason to smile again after the Super Falcons pulled off a stunning comeback to win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
The match, which ended 3-2 in favor of Nigeria against hosts!-->!-->!-->…
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Super Falcons Celebrated with Cash Prizes, Houses and National Awards
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s Super Falcons with $100,000 each, national honours, and new homes after their victory in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The team was hosted at the Presidential Villa in!-->!-->!-->…
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Super Falcons Crowned Queens of Africa After Stunning Comeback Win
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have made history again, winning their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in the final match played in Rabat on Saturday.
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Sunday Oliseh Mourns Brother Uche Who Died Of Malaria
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, is grieving the loss of his younger brother, Uche Oliseh, who died from malaria complications at age 51.
The family announced the passing in a statement on Saturday, revealing that!-->!-->!-->…
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Transfer: Galatasaray reject Napoli new conditions for Osimhen deal
Galatasaray have rejected the new conditions set by Napoli for the deal on Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
Napoli asked for €40 million plus €35 million to be paid by 2026 plus sell-on clause.
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WAFCON: Falcons beat Tunisia to kickstart campaign
Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday beat Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Super Falcons would open the scoring in the 3rd minute as a!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigerian Football Mourns as Goalkeeper Legend Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Nigerian football has lost one of its most iconic figures, Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper widely celebrated for his heroics during the golden years of Nigerian football.
He died at the age of 61 after reportedly!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualify for World Cup after dramatic win over Senegal
Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, have qualified for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a tense quarter-final victory over Senegal at the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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Europa Cup: Osimhen’s double sinks Tottenham
Spurs suffered their first loss of the Europa League this season on Thursday night.
Will Lankshear endured a rollercoaster night in front of a raucous Rams Park crowd after he was sent off in Tottenham’s 3-2 loss at Galatasaray in the!-->!-->!-->…
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AFCON Qualifiers: CAF Awards 3 Goals to Nigeria, Fines Libya $50,000
The Disciplinary Committee of Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their aborted African Cup of Nations qualifier match against Libya.
Statement from CAF reads; "The!-->!-->!-->…
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