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3 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Fierce Zamfara Anti-Banditry Battle

Victory came with a cost. Three Nigerian soldiers did not return from the operation that freed several abductees…

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Plumptre Alleges Inappropriate Demands Behind Squad Omission

She says her exclusion was not about form. It was about refusing something she should never have been…

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Super Eagles Climb to 24th in FIFA Rankings, Highest in 16 Years

They are not at the World Cup. However, the world's official rankings now place Nigeria higher than they…

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Nathaniel Continues Winning Streak With 400m Title at ATX Classic

Another race. Another win. Ezekiel Nathaniel is making a habit of winning that should worry the rest of…

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Iwobi to Adapt to New Manager as Everton Rebuild Continues

Coaches change. Systems change. Alex Iwobi insists his ability to perform will not. Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi…

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Cape Verde Match Nigeria’s World Cup Record on Stunning Day 11

One small island nation matched a record that took Nigeria three decades to build. On the very same…

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Falcons Hold 36th Spot in FIFA Rankings Ahead of WAFCON

While the men's team processes World Cup heartbreak, Nigeria's women continue to lead the continent with quiet consistency.…

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Ghana Match Nigeria’s World Cup Record After Beating Panama

They needed a dramatic finish. They got it. And in doing so, Ghana matched a record that has…

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Canada Thrash Qatar 6-0 in Record World Cup Group Stage Rout

Six goals. One hat trick. And a co-host nation announcing itself to the world in the most emphatic…

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Female YellowGreens Bounce Back, Win Over Zimbabwe in Kigali

A tough morning. A strong response. That is exactly the kind of resilience Nigerian cricket has been building…

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Osimhen Talks World Cup Pain, Galatasaray Exit

He has stayed quiet for weeks. On Wednesday, Victor Osimhen finally spoke — and what he said carried…

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Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha Becomes Star After Spain Heroics

Fifty thousand followers on Monday. Seven point six million by Tuesday. One performance changed everything for a goalkeeper…

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