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NFF partners UBEC to boost African Schools Football Championship
The Nigeria Football Federation and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have agreed to a fruitful collaboration that will see Nigeria challenging strongly for honors in the yearly African Schools Football Championship and also compel sporting infrastructure renewal in Nigeria’s pre-tertiary educational institutions.
Niger approves N25m for 8th national youth games
The Niger Government has approved N25 million for the 8th National Youth Games (NYG) zonal elimination slated for Aug. 28 to Sept.1, in Jos, Plateau.
Edo Queens, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi battle for Cairo 2024 ticket
The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) champions, Edo Queens, will this afternoon meet Benin Republic’s Ainonvi FC in the final match of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers holding in Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigerian footballer Joshua Oche Abah shines across African leagues
Joshua Oche Abah has quickly risen through the ranks to become a notable figure in African football, displaying exceptional versatility and adaptability across various leagues. Since his professional debut in 2016, Abah has proven himself to be a player of significant promise, with an impressive ability to perform in both offensive and midfield roles.
Like-minds FC’s victory against NPFL club not fluke-Sponsor
Mr Patrick Ngwaogu, the sponsor of Unity Pre-season Tournament says the victory of Like-minds FC, an amateur club side over Niger Tornadoes, is a reward of hard work.
Nasarawa State to host 2025 Unity Pre-season tournament
Patrick Ngwaogu, the Chairman and Sponsor of the Abuja Unity Pre-season Tournament, has said that the 2025 Unity Preseason Tournament would be hosted by Nasarawa State.
FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier
FRANKFURT, Germany : FIFA has awarded Niger a win and the full three points in a 2026 World Cup soccer qualifier with Congo that was postponed this month, the world governing body said on Wednesday.