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Original news recaps written from multiple Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it was synthesized from. New stories published throughout the day as news breaks.

59 original stories · showing 1–24

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·4d ago

Osimhen Out of AFCON Qualifiers; Awoniyi Called Up as Replacement

Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to a muscle strain that has delayed his recovery beyond expectations.

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Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Sept 2026

Carrick Takes Responsibility as Manchester United Crashes Out of Cup

Manchester United fell 3-2 to Brighton after squandering a two-goal lead in the Carabao Cup third round, with manager Michael Carrick accepting blame.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·15 Sept 2026

Arteta Blasts VAR After Sunderland Penalty in Arsenal's 2-0 Win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized the penalty decision awarded to Sunderland on September 12, saying VAR failed to protect the game despite a save…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Sept 2026

Okonkwo Joins Super Eagles Squad for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Clashes

Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been called up to Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifying squad for September fixtures against Madagascar and…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Sept 2026

Mbappé Eyes Ballon d'Or Glory After Record World Cup Run

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé says 2026 could be his year to win the Ballon d'Or, following a 42-goal season and record World Cup scoring spree.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·9 Sept 2026

Osimhen Sidelined With Groin Injury, Recovery Timeline Unclear

Victor Osimhen sustained a right adductor muscle strain during Galatasaray's match against Başakşehir FK on Friday and is undergoing treatment with his…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·6 Sept 2026

D'Tigress Touch Down in Berlin for 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup

Nigeria's women's basketball team arrives in Germany with a 12-player squad led by captain Amy Okonkwo, ready to compete in Group B starting September 4.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·5 Sept 2026

Fury Confirms Joshua Fight at Madison Square Garden in November

Tyson Fury announced the heavyweight bout with British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua will take place at New York's MSG, with November 20 as the target date.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·4 Sept 2026

FIFA Accepts NFF Mass Resignations, Backs Nigeria Reform Plan

World football body FIFA has formally accepted resignations of Nigeria Football Federation officials and pledged support for restructuring efforts.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·29 Aug 2026

NFF Reshuffles Leadership as Abdulrahaman Takes NPFL Helm

Nigeria Football Federation appoints Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as NPFL chief after mass resignations at federation level trigger administrative overhaul.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Aug 2026

NSC Names Ikpeme Interim NFF Chief After Mass Leadership Resignations

The National Sports Commission has appointed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as interim General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation following the sudden…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Aug 2026

Pinnick Declines NFF Return as Federation Grapples with Mass Leadership Exodus

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has rejected offers to lead a proposed transitional committee, as Ibrahim Gusau and senior officials step down.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Aug 2026

Tinubu Orders Sweeping Overhaul of Nigerian Football System

President Bola Tinubu has directed comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football to address governance failures and repeated inability to qualify for major…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·26 Aug 2026

Ex-NFF Secretary Amun Quits Fact-Finding Panel After Submitting Report

Fanny Amun resigned as chairman of NFF's fact-finding committee immediately after delivering its findings to shield the investigation from external pressure.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

Osimhen Reaches Galatasaray Milestone as Arsenal Pursues Transfer Deal

Victor Osimhen climbed to third on Galatasaray's foreign scorers list with 62 goals, while Arsenal explores signing him with wage negotiations ongoing.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

Osimhen Scores 4 Goals in 2 Games as Galatasaray Season Opens

Victor Osimhen has netted four times in Galatasaray's first two Turkish Süper Lig matches, accounting for two-thirds of his team's goals.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

FCT FA launches women's football tournament across six Area Councils

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association begins its 2026 Women's Inter-Area Council tournament on August 21, designed to identify and develop female…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Arsenal to make tough calls on squad ahead of Premier League opener

Arteta signals Arsenal may part ways with veteran players while actively hunting for defensive reinforcements as Saliba injury deepens backline crisis.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Aug 2026

Real Madrid's Summer Transfers: Silva Joins, Vinícius Stays, Rodri Deal Collapses

Real Madrid completed the signing of Bernardo Silva while securing Vinícius Jr to a new contract, but failed to land Barcelona-bound midfielder Rodri this…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

Awoniyi Joins Coventry City for £9m, Reunites with Onyeka

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi completes permanent move from Nottingham Forest to newly promoted Coventry City, linking up with fellow Super Eagle Frank Onyeka.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Aug 2026

Algeria Claims First WAFCON Medal With Penalty Shootout Win Over Morocco

Algeria defeated host nation Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to secure bronze at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, marking the North African…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·15 Aug 2026

Malawi's Chawinga Sisters Stun Algeria 3-1, Reach First WAFCON Final

Malawi's women's football team secured their first-ever CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final appearance by defeating Algeria 3-1, with sisters Tabitha and…

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·15 Aug 2026

Infantino Faces Dual Pressure as South America Backs FIFA Chief

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gains support from South American leaders while European associations and investigations into his past decisions mount.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·15 Aug 2026

Messi Uncertain About Football Future After Father's Death

Argentina captain Lionel Messi questions whether he will continue playing after his father Jorge died at 68 following prolonged illness.