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Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has released a powerful 26man squad for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The list features experienced captain Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and midfield enforcer Mario Lemina, both of whom will be key as the Panthers aim to secure a historic first-ever World Cup qualification. […]
Rivers United are not taking any chances as they gear up for the CAF Champions League group stage, the Port Harcourt outfit are set to make a few last minute additions to their squad. Head coach Finidi George revealed that the team is looking to bring in one or two new players before their opening […]
Nigerian Duo Ghali Ahmed and Tijani Muhammad Set for European Action with SK Sigma Olomou Two promising Nigerian forwards, Ghali Ahmed from Kano and Tijani Muhammad from Kaduna, have been named in SK Sigma Olomouc’s squad for their crucial UEFA Europa Conference League clash against Armenian side FC Noah. The exciting pair have already made […]
Tension is rising among Nigerian football fans following the appointment of South African referees to officiate the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. The officiating crew includes referee Tom Abongile, assistant referee Granville Siwela, and VAR official Zennith Makalima, all from South Africa. The match delegate, Alain Adjovi, hails from Benin […]
Victor Osimhen is writing his name deeper into football history with each passing game. The Galatasaray striker delivered another breathtaking performance in the UEFA Champions League, netting a hattrick against Ajax and in the process, setting a string of remarkable records. The Nigerian forward became the first Galatasaray player ever to score a brace in […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major boost for women’s football on the continent, expanding the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams starting in 2026. The landmark decision marks another step in CAF’s commitment to developing women’s football and giving more nations the chance to […]
Nigerian Teen Sensation Mubarak Suleiman Shines in Slavia Praha’s 5–1 Thrashing of Arsenal U19 Nigerian youngster Mubarak Suleiman, a product of the Right 2 Win Academy in Abia State, was the star of the show as Slavia Praha U19 cruised to an emphatic 5–1 victory over Arsenal U19 in the UEFA Youth League. The energetic […]
Four of Africa’s brightest stars are set to light up Frankfurt as the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions get underway, with a massive USD 500,000 prize purse and the continent’s first-ever WTT crown up for grabs. In the men’s singles, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna headlines Africa’s charge as he faces France’s Simon Gauzy, while Egypt’s […]
Sur97.5FM join the football community in mourning with Super Falcons striker, Gift Monday, who recently laid her father, Mr. Effiom Monday Akpan, to rest in Akwa Ibom State. The station expresses heartfelt condolences to the talented forward, acknowledging the deep pain of losing a beloved parent and lifelong supporter. Gift, who described her late father […]
Adura Olalehin Named Technical Director of Nigeria Boxing Federation The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has appointed Adura Olalehin as its new Technical Director, marking a new chapter for the sport’s technical leadership in the country. In an official letter signed by the Federation’s Secretary General, Vivian Azimene, on behalf of President Edun Adebayo Olawale, Olalehin’s […]