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Photo credit: eric_chelle/Instagram Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his first provisional squad list as he begins preparations for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World…
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Calvin Bassey" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1708902008610_a220c989-d2fb-4364-b60c-535f7a958b1d.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer regrets not declaring Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey the man of the match during the FA Cup match where Fulham triumphed over Manchester United. Shearer, who was on media duties during the match, controversially awarded Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes the Man of the Match title instead of Calvin Bassey […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/03/04/shearer-regrets-snubbing-fulhams-calvin-bassey-for-uniteds-bruno-fernandes/">Shearer Regrets Snubbing Fulham’s Calvin Bassey For United’s Bruno Fernandes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="209" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250213-150230-300x209.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The much-anticipated draw for the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations has set the stage for an exciting tournament, with Nigeria's Flying Eagles placed in Group B alongside formidable challengers Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco." style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250213-150230-300x209.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250213-150230.jpg 705w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Nigeria’s Under-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, are set to reconvene for their training camp in Abuja starting Monday, March 10. This marks an important phase of the Flying Eagles’ preparations for the forthcoming 2025 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, which will take place in Ivory Coast. Currently, the Flying Eagles, celebrated for their seven […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/03/04/flying-eagles-to-resume-camping-on-march-10-ahead-of-2025-u-20-afcon/">Flying Eagles To Resume Camping On March 10 Ahead Of 2025 U-20 AFCON</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="178" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/images-2025-03-03T152607.485-300x178.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ruben Amorim Throws Jab At Rooney For Doubting United's Capacity To Win EPL" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/images-2025-03-03T152607.485-300x178.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/images-2025-03-03T152607.485.jpeg 590w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, has responded to the harsh criticism levied by former club captain, Wayne Rooney, who labelled him “naive” for asserting that winning the Premier League is the club’s primary objective. Under Ruben Amorim’s management, United have faced a challenging season, experiencing their 10th defeat in just 24 matches after a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/03/03/ruben-amorim-throws-jab-at-rooney-for-doubting-uniteds-capacity-to-win-epl/">Ruben Amorim Throws Jab At Rooney For Doubting United’s Capacity To Win EPL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="215" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_20250301-161142-300x215.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jose Mourinho" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_20250301-161142-300x215.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_20250301-161142.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Jose Mourinho’s four-match suspension has been reduced to just two matches by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), following a successful appeal lodged by his club, Fenerbahce. Jose Mourinho, 62, known for his contentious approach, has also seen his financial penalty cut from a hefty 1.6 million Turkish lira (approximately £35,000) to a much lighter fine […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/03/01/turkish-fa-reduces-jose-mourinhos-punishment-amid-legal-tussle/">Turkish FA Reduces Jose Mourinho’s Punishment Amid Legal Tussle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
Read more →<p>The NFF is intensifying efforts to uncover the truth behind former Nigeria U20 player Abubakar Lawal’s mysterious death in Uganda.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/nff-intensifies-efforts-to-uncover-truth-behind-nigerias-u20-player-abubakar-lawals-death/">NFF Intensifies Efforts To Uncover Truth Behind Nigeria’s U20 Player, Abubakar Lawal’s Death</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
Read more →Photo Credit: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram Last month, on 20th January, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton made global headlines with his move to Ferrari. After more…
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="211" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250227-185251-300x211.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NWFL: Edo Queens Urge Other Clubs Not To Sign Missing Comfort Folorunsho" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250227-185251-300x211.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250227-185251.jpg 627w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Edo Queens, have announced that Comfort Folorunsho has been declared Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL). In a statement released on Thursday, Edo Queens, a club based in Benin City, noted that Folorunsho left the side without prior notification, despite having an active contract. Hence, Edo Queens […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/02/27/nwfl-edo-queens-urge-other-clubs-not-to-sign-missing-comfort-folorunsho/">NWFL: Edo Queens Urge Other Clubs Not To Sign Missing Comfort Folorunsho</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
Read more →Evoto In a groundbreaking blend of sport and culture, Umbro has unveiled a new jersey with the Nigerian Rugby team that redefines rugby aesthetics in…
Read more →<div><img width="300" height="174" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250219-085751-300x174.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ademola Lookman" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250219-085751-300x174.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_20250219-085751.jpg 612w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Atalanta co-owner, Stephen Pagliuca said the club’s head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, made an error in judgment regarding his remarks about Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman. Recall that Gasperini publicly criticized Ademola Lookman following the player’s failure to convert a key penalty during a Champions League match against Club Brugge. In the post-game interview, Gasperini labelled […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/02/26/atalanta-co-owner-speaks-on-ademola-lookman-vs-gasperinis-clash/">Atalanta Co-owner Speaks On Ademola Lookman Vs Gasperini’s Clash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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