16 h. ago The NBA and its African/Nigeria players for NBA Allstar Game 2026

Ohiozokhai (Ohio) ElakheWhile official coaching and officiating selections for NBA All-Star 2026 are yet to be announced, the NBA’s increasing read more The NBA and its African/Nigeria players for NBA Allstar Game 2026

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40 h. ago Nigerian Performing Instrumentalists Unite For Progress, Impact

The ever-dynamic music industry is poised for transformation and growth. Different players in the sector are positioning themselves to reap the benefits of the creative economy. One of the players, the Nigeria Performing Musical Instrumentalists Association (NIPMIA), is forging out to achieve professional excellence. According to its pioneer chairman, James John, NIPMIA is made up […]

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3 d. ago ‘Only Football Unites Nigeria’, Comedian Bovi Tasks Super Eagles Players On National Assignment

Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma, has said that football remains the only force capable of uniting Nigerians, as he reacted to the Super Eagles’ semi-final exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco on Wednesday night. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, a day after Nigeria’s penalty […]

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Poor officiating cost Nigeria AFCON final spot, says Austin Okon

A sports analyst claims poor AFCON officiating led to Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco, arguing it mentally unsettled the Super Eagles players. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-poor-officiating-cost-nigeria-afcon-final-spot-says-austin-okon-akpan/

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5 d. ago Football Does Not Create Unity, It Reveals Its Latent Possibility

The DeeJay at Farm City was livid with rage. Not the performative rage that sometimes accompanies hype music and crowd control, but a visceral indignation provoked by what had become the talking point of the day: the temerity of Algerian players joking that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would be sent back to Sambisa Forest […]

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1 week ago AFCON 2025: Super Eagles players barred from interviews ahead of Algeria clash

Super Eagles players have been barred from speaking with journalists during their open training session on Thursday ahead of Nigeria’s read more AFCON 2025: Super Eagles players barred from interviews ahead of Algeria clash

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1 week ago ‘When Will This Embarrassment End?’ — Peter Obi Reacts To Non

Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over reports that Super Eagles players were being owed match allowances ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash against Algeria in Marrakech. Obi, in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, expressed disappointment that the country continued to […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s AFCON Hopes Threatened As Players Demand Bonus Payments

Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign faces significant disruption as Super Eagles players have reportedly threatened to boycott their quarter-final match against Algeria unless outstanding winning bonuses were paid immediately. Sources within the team camp in Fes indicated that players were refusing to train and will not travel to Marrakech for Saturday’s crucial fixture. […]

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1 week ago Eagles settle Osimhen, Lookman row amid calls for discipline

The NFF has settled the on-field Osimhen, Lookman row during Nigeria’s AFCON win, but ex-players call for discipline for the Super Eagles striker. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-settle-osimhen-lookman-row-amid-calls-for-discipline/

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2 w. ago A.R.N. Foods appoints Chinedu Okere as MD, strengthens operations

The board of directors of A.R.N. Foods Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s food and commodities value chain, has announced read more A.R.N. Foods appoints Chinedu Okere as MD, strengthens operations

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2 w. ago Lobi Stars Bolster Squad With Two New Signings For NNL Second Stanza

Lobi Stars have announced the acquisition of two new players as they prepare for the second round of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Makurdi-based club has secured the services of Johnathan John Abu and Bello Raji Egigogo, aiming to strengthen their squad for a promotion push. Raji, a defender, joins Lobi Stars from […]

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