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Portugal stars, Ruben Dias and Jose Sá have emphasised the importance of their upcoming friendly against Nigeria as the European side continues preparations for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. A

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Bassey, Iwobi Lose Fulham Player of the Season Award to Welsh Teammate

Super Eagles stars, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have missed out on Fulham’s Player of the Season award, with Welsh attacker Harry Wilson taking the top honour, Soccernet.ng reports.

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Nigeria eyes top-five finish at Commonwealth Games

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Friday, expressed confidence that Team Nigeria can secure a top-five finish at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. NSC also directed all athletes travelling to Abuja for camping to fly

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Iwobi Joins Eagles As Team Arrives in Lisbon for Portugal Friendly

*Genk defender Chris Akpan also in camp, Chukwueze expected to arrive today Duro Ikhazuagbe After missing the Poland friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday night, Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has linked

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June 4, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

LGAN Covets Culture Ministry’s Partnership for All-Africa Challenge Trophy 2026

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is seeking partnership with the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the Royal and Ancient sanctioned

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June 4, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Lagos to Host Maiden National Intermediate Games, Inaugurates LOC

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games (NIG), tagged ‘Lagos 2026’. Governor Sanwo-Olu

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June 4, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Super Falcons’ Camp Bubbles with Full House in Ikenne

*Senegal’s Terenga Lionesses hit town for two legged friendlies Reigning champions Nigeria have a full house in their Women Africa Cup of Nations preparatory couple of games’ camp, as opponents

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June 4, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Gov Mbah Rewards Rangers Players, Officials with Plots of Land, N150m for Winning NPFL

*Charges Flying Antelopes to bring home continental trophy Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has gifted players and management of Rangers International Football Club with plots of land and the

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June 4, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

French Open: Sabalenka Lets Another Slam Slips through Her Fingers

Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling that another golden opportunity to add to her dynasty has slipped through her fingers in Paris. The world

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June 1, 2026 nuus.ng reporters

Chelle Confirms Osimhen, Lookman to Miss Portugal, Poland Friendlies

*Also lists Azeez, Alhassan, Tijani and Akinsanmiro as players not available Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has confirmed that both Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will be