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

Charlton Athletic announced Monday that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo will join the Super Eagles for Nigeria's opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Sept 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Sept 2026

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Osimhen Sidelined With Groin Injury, Recovery Timeline Unclear

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen picked up a right adductor muscle strain during Galatasaray's Super Lig fixture against Başakşehir FK on Friday, forcing his withdrawal from the match in the 33rd minute.

By Plus234Feed Editorial9 Sept 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial6 Sept 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial5 Sept 2026

Sports

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial4 Sept 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Aug 2026

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NSC Names Ikpeme Interim NFF Chief After Mass Leadership Resignations

The National Sports Commission has designated Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, formerly Deputy General Secretary at the Nigeria Football Federation, to serve as interim General Secretary and stabilize operations.

By Plus234Feed Editorial28 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial28 Aug 2026

Sports

Tinubu Orders Sweeping Overhaul of Nigerian Football System

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive restructuring of Nigeria's football administration and governance framework, citing the country's persistent struggles to qualify for major international competitions.

By Plus234Feed Editorial28 Aug 2026

Sports

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial26 Aug 2026

Sports

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial24 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial24 Aug 2026

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

On Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10 a.m., the Federal Capital Territory Football Association will launch its 2026 Women's Inter-Area Council Football Tournament at a designated FCT location.

By Plus234Feed Editorial23 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial23 Aug 2026

Sports

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

Real Madrid has reshuffled its squad this summer with a mix of successful and failed recruitment moves.

By Plus234Feed Editorial21 Aug 2026

Sports

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Aug 2026

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Algeria Claims First WAFCON Medal With Penalty Shootout Win Over Morocco

Algeria has won its first-ever medal at the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, triumphing over host Morocco in the bronze medal match on Saturday in Rabat.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Aug 2026

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

Malawi's women's football team, the Scorchers, have qualified for the final of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory over Algeria in their semi-final match on Wednesday.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Aug 2026

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Mourinho: I Turned Down Manchester United in 2013 for Chelsea

Jose Mourinho reveals in Netflix documentary that he agreed to manage Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement but chose Chelsea instead.

By Plus234Feed Editorial12 Aug 2026

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Wales, England Withdraw Support for Infantino's 2027 FIFA Re-election Bid

Wales' Football Association has emerged as the inaugural home nation withdrawing its endorsement of Gianni Infantino's bid to continue serving as FIFA president, expressing lost confidence stemming from leadership and governance shortcomings.

By Plus234Feed Editorial11 Aug 2026

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