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Ridwan Abdulrasaq Earns First Super Eagles Call-Up for Russia Friendly

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Ridwan Abdulrasaq Earns First Super Eagles Call-Up for Russia Friendly Ilorin-born midfielder Ridwan Abdulrasaq has earned a call-up to the Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia scheduled for October 6, 2026. The Al Wasl midfielder is among the 24 players invited by Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Chelle for the encounter billed for the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia. Abdulrasaq’s invitation comes after his impressive start to life with Al Wasl of United Arab Emirates including his AFC Champions League Elite debut against Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah FC, where he delivered a notable performance despite his team’s 2–1 defeat. The midfielder is one of several players set to make their first appearance in the senior national team camp, as Chelle continues to assess new options ahead of future international assignments. His inclusion marks another significant milestone in the career of the Ilorin-born player and provides him with an...
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Kwara SWAN Hard Talk to feature ADC Gubernatorial Candidate, Hon. Zakari Muhammed

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Kwara SWAN Hard Talk to feature ADC Gubernatorial Candidate, Hon. Zakari Muhammed The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, will on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 host the latest edition of its Hard Talk Series, featuring former federal lawmaker and African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections in Kwara State, Hon. Zakari Muhammed. The engagement is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Taiwo Awoniyi Sports Media Centre in Ilorin. Hon. Zakari Muhammed, a public administrator of note and former member of the National Assembly, has also served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Kwara State and Administrator of Kwara United Football Club. His appearance on the Hard Talk Series is expected to provide an opportunity for sports media professionals to engage him on a wide range of issues bordering on sports development, administration, youth development and the broader sporting landscape in Kwara State. The session is pa...
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Taiwo Awoniyi Graduates from PFA Business School’s Director of Football Programme

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Taiwo Awoniyi Graduates from PFA Business School’s Director of Football Programme Super Eagles of Nigeria and Coventry City striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has successfully completed and graduated from the prestigious Director of Football programme at the PFA Business School. The qualification marks another significant milestone in the career of the Nigerian international, who is increasingly preparing for a future beyond his playing career and developing a broader understanding of the football industry. Awoniyi’s decision to undertake the Director of Football programme reflects his ambition to expand his knowledge of the game beyond his responsibilities as a professional footballer. The programme equips participants with knowledge and skills in key areas of modern football management, including player development, recruitment, football operations, strategy, leadership and the business aspects of the sport. Having progressed from youth football in Nigeria to a succ...
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Amuneke Joins FIFA/CAF Stakeholders’ Meeting as Nigerian Football Faces Defining Moment

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Amuneke Joins FIFA/CAF Stakeholders’ Meeting as Nigerian Football Faces Defining Moment Nigerian football has entered another critical chapter as former Super Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke was among the invited stakeholders at the FIFA/CAF engagement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the ongoing reforms in the country’s football administration.  The current head coach of Heartland Football Club Owerri is expected to contribute his wealth of administrative experience to bear geared towards the restructuring of the nation's Ill-fated football system citing reference how he has been able to steady the ship ever since he took the helm at the once upon a time beleaguered Naze Millionaires.  The high-level meeting, which reportedly took place amid tight security at the NFF Secretariat, comes in the wake of the mass resignation of members of the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led NFF Executive Committee. The intervention by FIFA and CAF is expected to focus heavily on e...
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CAFCC: We Are Ready To Make History Emmanuel King Declares as Elkanemi Warriors advance to next round

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CAFCC: We Are Ready To Make History Emmanuel King Declares as Elkanemi Warriors advance to next round Coach of El-kanemi Warriors Emmanuel King has thrown down the gauntlet ahead of his side’s CAF Confederation Cup clash with Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic in Ikenne Ogun state, while speaking on his expectations for the game next month.  The former Akwa Starlets and Dakada boss, who led El-Kanemi the  President Federation Cup winners to a victory over UDIB Of Guinea-Bissau, says his team is in Africa “to fight, not to participate.” While speaking on his expectations said “My expectation is simple: 2 games of football, 180 minutes, and we will fight for every second. Speaking further,  Do I believe we can overcome Raja? Yes. 100%. If I didn’t believe, I wouldn’t be here as coach of El-Kanemi Warriors. Look, we know Raja are favorites, they have more experience in Africa, more titles, bigger budget. Nobody will argue that, But football is not played on paper...
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Comrade Saina Buba: The man behind El-Kanemi Warriors’ resurgence

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Comrade Saina Buba: The man behind El-Kanemi Warriors’ resurgence  For 33 years, the story of El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri on the African continent has remained largely a memory — a glorious chapter written by a generation of players who took the club to the semi-finals of the African Cup Winners’ Cup in 1993. Three decades later, the echoes of that historic campaign are beginning to resonate again. El-Kanemi Warriors have returned to the continental stage with renewed confidence, and their progress in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup is offering supporters in Borno State a reason to believe that the club can once again become a force in African football. At the heart of this resurgence is a renewed commitment to sports development in the state, with the Commissioner for Youths, Sports Development and Poverty Alleviation, Comrade Saina Buba, playing a significant role in providing the support and institutional backing required to keep the Warriors moving forward. ...
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Valiant FC Appoint Tar Akombo as New Technical Adviser

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Valiant FC Appoint Tar Akombo as New Technical Adviser Valiant FC have appointed Tar Akombo as the club’s new Technical Adviser and Head Coach ahead of the new football season. The club announced the appointment in a statement welcoming Akombo to the “Brave Army”, expressing confidence in his experience, leadership and technical expertise. The appointment is part of the club’s broader ambition under CEO Japhet Zubairu to build a competitive and well-structured football project, with emphasis on player development, technical growth and the establishment of a clear footballing identity. Akombo arrives with a clear mandate to drive the club’s footballing philosophy, develop its players and lead the team to greater heights. The club believes his experience and technical knowledge will provide the leadership required to translate its sporting ambitions into results on the pitch. “We are delighted to welcome Tar Akombo to Valiant FC,” the club stated, describing his appoint...
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