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Nigerian football reform: Gusau’s board resignation alone not enough – Adokiye
By Jacob Ajom In what looked like a volcano, the Nigerian football scene was taken by storm with a torrent of resignations that swept away the Ibrahim Gusau-led board of
Nigeria Ends 11-Year Nike Partnership, Signs Record $8.5m Adidas Deal
Nigeria ends its 11-year partnership with Nike and return to adidas after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) agreed a new equipment deal worth $8.5 million annually. Former NFF President Ibrahim
Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning players
By Enitan Abdultawab Barcelona shelved plans to honour the club’s eight Spain internationals who helped the country win the World Cup, following a dispute over the treatment of a fan
Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian’s “massive
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Sunderland, Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League [Full list]
Sunderland will face seven-time European champions AC Milan in the Europa League this season, marking their return to European competition for the first time since 1973. The Black Cats, who
EPL: Petit backs Osimhen to add power to Arsenal attack
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to bring greater physical presence to the club’s attack if a move to the Premier League side materialises. Petit
Jamie Vardy’s YouTube channel to broadcast live Bundesliga games
Former England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a deal to broadcast German Bundesliga games on his YouTube channel, the league announced on Friday. Vardy’s channel will become
3 countries Nigeria will face in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed a three-team group for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers, with Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau standing between them and a place at
Why Super Eagles are switching to Adidas kits from 2027
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to begin a new kit era in 2027 after the Nigeria Football Federation agreed to a record-breaking partnership with German sportswear company
NFF Board Resignation: Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform
.I stepped down for love of country — Gusau .Confirms Vanguard’s report .Gusau, others should be probed — Ikhana .Destruction of Nigeria’s football “shameful”— Owolabi .His resignation provides opportunity for
