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Eric Chelle explains why Osimhen and Lookman will miss Portugal and Poland friendlies

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has shed light on the absence of key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and Poland.

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EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuel Okocha says Arsenal season a success regardless of PSG result

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Okocha believes Arsenal’s season should already be seen as a success, no matter what happens in their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Nigerian teenager Chimezie Obi opens up on his Sevilla journey and Oscar Olomo's influence

Nigeria continues to produce exciting young football talents dreaming of making their mark on the European stage, and Chimezie Obi is one of the latest names determined to follow that path.

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Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha unconvinced by Africa's 2026 World Cup chances

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.

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Wrexham's Arthur Okonkwo earns first Nigeria call-up for Poland and Portugal friendlies

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received his maiden Nigeria call-up for June’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.

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South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup: History made with round of 32 place

South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since they were hosts in 2010, having qualified ahead of bitter rivals Nigeria, and made history by reaching the round of 32 for the first time. Flashscore takes you through the full FIFA World Cup campaign for Bafana Bafana.

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Lookman overtakes Ikpeba in Champions League standings, Osimhen and Martins ahead

Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman became Nigeria’s third-top scorer in Champions League history with his goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.

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Unity Cup: Nigeria begin title defence against Zimbabwe, Jamaica face India

Nigeria will commence their Unity Cup title defence against Zimbabwe at The Valley, as Charlton Athletic prepare to host the 2026 edition of the tournament in May.

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Nigeria to face Portugal and Poland in June international friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Nigeria national team will face Portugal and Poland in high-profile international friendlies in June.

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Fulham defender Calvin Bassey withdraws from Nigeria squad after picking up injury

Fulham star Calvin Bassey has been forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad ahead of their upcoming games against Iran and Jordan due to an injury.

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Galatasaray confirm Victor Osimhen's successful surgery on broken arm

Nigeria international and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has had successful surgery on his broken arm, the club has confirmed.

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Osimhen and Nwabali left out of Nigeria squad for Iran and Jordan friendlies

Coach Eric Chelle has announced his 23-man Nigeria squad for this month’s four nations tournament with Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili not making the cut.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian FA push back on FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo fielding ineligible players

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has vowed to continue its push to have DR Congo removed from the inter-continental playoffs despite a ruling from FIFA on the matter.

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FIFA fine Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off trouble

FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Association following disciplinary incidents during last year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off.

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Nigeria’s March invitational tournament with Jordan and Iran moved to new venue

The Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced Turkey as the new venue for this month’s four-nation invitational tournament involving Nigeria, Iran and Costa Rica.

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Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu passes away aged 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu passed away on Saturday morning, according to his former international teammate Segun Odegbami.

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Legendary Nigerian coach Adegboye Onigbinde dies aged 88

Former Nigeria and Shooting Stars coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has died aged 88, his family have confirmed.

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Nigeria goalkeeper Amas Obasogie suspended over match-fixing allegations

Nigeria international goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been suspended for three months by Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars SC pending an investigation into allegations of match-fixing, the club confirmed on Friday.

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Nigeria announce provisional squad for FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria women’s basketball head coach Rena Wakama has unveiled a 17-player provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament scheduled for March 11th to 17th in Lyon, France.

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Joshua returns to gym for 'mental strength therapy' after fatal crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for "mental strength therapy", just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.

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Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua will return to ring at right time after car crash

Anthony Joshua's promoter believes the former world heavyweight champion will eventually box again following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.

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Anthony Joshua posts moving tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua paid a moving tribute on Thursday to the two close friends killed in a car crash in Nigeria, labelling them "brothers" and "great men".

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Anthony Joshua makes first public comments since death of friends in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has posted on social media for the first time since a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.

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Anthony Joshua lands in UK after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.