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Umohette’s 20th Win: The Nigerian Gentleman’s Long Road Back to Heavyweight Prominence

INadminNGAugust 30, 2026August 30, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 30, 2026August 30, 2026094

For Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette, victory in Santa Marta, Colombia, was about much more than adding another win to his professional boxing record. It...

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Itauma: Shocking! The Next Mike Tyson Was Winning Every Round – Then Filip Hrgovic Turned Moses Itauma’s Dream Into A Nightmare

INadminNGAugust 30, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 30, 2026086

Eight Rounds of Brilliance, One Round of Exhaustion: Itauma Chased History, Hrgović Chased Survival — Until Experience Turned Survival Into Triumph I did not see...

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President Tinubu Calls For Football Reform – A New Opportunity For Nigeria’s Players Union To Speak With One Voice3

INadminNGAugust 29, 2026August 29, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 29, 2026August 29, 2026085

BY PAUL LUCKY OKOKU AUTHOR’S NOTE This article is not written in support of one Players Union group over another, nor is it intended to...

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Organisers Set For BDFA-RAK League As 38 Teams Begin Hostilities Across Four Zones

INadminNGAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026071

BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE The much anticipated Badagry Divisional Football League tagged ‘BDFA-RAK League would commence on Saturday across four centres in Badagry division. A total...

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Promise Delivery: How Gbenga Egbeleye Secured NPFL’s $7.5m Euromatch Deal

INadminNGAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026054

A follow-up to “From Survival to Sustainability” — as the NPFL converts commercial ambition into a three-year title sponsorship agreement worth $7.5 million. BY PAUL...

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Amid Resignation At NFF, NFSC Boss Ikpea Calls For Calm, Peaceful Congress, And All-Inclusive New Board

INadminNGAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 27, 2026August 27, 20260118

BY JOSEPH ODOEKWU, KSM The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, NFSC, Rev. (Amb) Samuel Ikpea, has called for calm and unity following...

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U-16 AFCC League: Sammy, Usefulyouth, Stars XI Fail To Win A Single Match As League Enters Week 3

INadminNGAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 27, 2026August 27, 20260151

This is not the best time for no fewer than three football academies who are playing in the ongoing U-16 Alimosho Football Coaches Council League...

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Stakeholders Rally Behind Musa Oshodi as Nigerian Judo Turns a New Page

INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026075

BY OJO SAMSON AYOMIDE For Nigerian Judo, the significance of a medal can sometimes extend far beyond the podium. When Enku Ekuta secured a historic...

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U-15 Seamoriow Tourney: VI.Foot, Royalty Athletic Crash Out As Seamoriow FA Qualified

INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 20260124

BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE Two teams have been eliminated in the ongoing U-15 Seamoriow Football Championship taking place at the Seamoriow sports complex, Abaranje Road, Ikotun,...

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U-15 Seamoriow Tourney: Supporters Celebrate Super Accurate’s Victory Over B. United FA

INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026

by INadminNGAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026093

BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE Supporters of Super Accurate celebrated and rejoiced after their darling team recorded 1-0 victory against former champions, B.United Football Academy on Tuesday...

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Umohette’s 20th Win: The Nigerian Gentleman’s Long Road Back to Heavyweight Prominence

Itauma: Shocking! The Next Mike Tyson Was Winning Every Round – Then Filip Hrgovic Turned Moses Itauma’s Dream Into A Nightmare

President Tinubu Calls For Football Reform – A New Opportunity For Nigeria’s Players Union To Speak With One Voice3

Organisers Set For BDFA-RAK League As 38 Teams Begin Hostilities Across Four Zones

Promise Delivery: How Gbenga Egbeleye Secured NPFL’s $7.5m Euromatch Deal

Amid Resignation At NFF, NFSC Boss Ikpea Calls For Calm, Peaceful Congress, And All-Inclusive New Board

U-16 AFCC League: Sammy, Usefulyouth, Stars XI Fail To Win A Single Match As League Enters Week 3

Stakeholders Rally Behind Musa Oshodi as Nigerian Judo Turns a New Page

U-15 Seamoriow Tourney: VI.Foot, Royalty Athletic Crash Out As Seamoriow FA Qualified

U-15 Seamoriow Tourney: Supporters Celebrate Super Accurate’s Victory Over B. United FA

UN Report Reveals How Women Are Losing Grip In Bid To Advance Gender Equality

Digital Skills: Over 100 Persons With Disabilities Empowered By NCC In Lagos

Odumegwu-Ojukwu Rallies Accredited Diplomats For Closer Relationships With Nigeria

Coach Siji Lagunju Says NFF Still Owes Him $9,350 In Estacode Allows Despite Tinubu’s N12 Billion Intervention For National Team...

U-16 AFCC Championship Enters Q -Finals As Organisers Task Teams On Spirit of Sportsmanship

When Opportunity Knocks: Eno Idungafa Brings Hope, Skills and Smiles to Ikosi-Isheri Pupils

Lagos State League: Respect Power Of De Cross, Others, Chekas Boss Advises Players, Coaches

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