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2026 World Cup: FIFA proposes 9 slots for Africa in new 48-team competition

by Dolapo Adelana Nine African countries may get the opportunity to represent at the 2026 edition of the FIFA World cup, the football governing body announced Thursday. The Bureau of the…

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“Wonderboy Hamilton was a perfect gentleman…” | NFF mourns ex-Eagles coach

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Nigeria player and coach, Paul Hamilton, who died in Lagos after a protracted illness. Dr. Sanusi…

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Who is Ahmad Ahmad? The man who just ended Hayatou’s 29-year reign as CAF President

It only took 29 long years after but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has witnessed the emergence of a new leader, Ahmad Ahmad. At a presidential election that held on…

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FIFA bans Mali from international football

by Dolapo Adelana World Football governing body FIFA has suspended Mali from international football due to government interference. FIFA took the decision on Friday after the West African country's sports…

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BREAKING: Ahmad Ahmad beats Hayatou to become CAF president

by Dolapo Adelana Ahmad Ahmad is the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, who is from Madagascar beat Cameroonian Issa Hayatou by 34 to 20 votes…

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Arsenal release statement on Arsene Wenger’s future (READ)

by Dolapo Adelana Arsenal FC has released a statement concerning the future of its manager Arsene Wenger. Fans have been calling for Wenger's sack for a long time, and this…

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Nike launches ‘Pro-Hijab’ for female Muslim athletes | 7 things you should know

First we saw muslim model, Halima Aden walk the runway of the season’s biggest fashion shows in her hijab and with…

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Heavy rain destroys Akure stadium roof (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Heavy rain has destroyed some sections of the Akure township stadium, according to Sahara Reporters. Roofs of the stadium, which is home to Nigeria Professional Football League…

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We are ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode

by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform…

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Victor Moses signs new 4-year contract with Chelsea FC

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian international Victor Moses has signed a new contract with English Football Club, Chelsea. The 26-year-old has established himself as a regular in the side this season,…

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I am staying at Manchester United – Wayne Rooney

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his future. There have been speculations that Rooney will be leaving the English giants for China. In a…

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Eye on Ambode: Governor pays inspection visit to National Theatre, Lagos targets 3000 MW power generation by 2022, more

As we keep an eye on Lagos state's Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, here are some of the activities that he got on to this week. On Wednesday, the governor received the…

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Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia

by Dolapo Adelana Top Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has quit, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced. The 41-year-old considered as one of the best referees in the world…

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#UCL roundup: Bayern Munich destroy Arsenal 5-1 | Madrid defeat Napoli

German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of the Round of 16 UEFA Champions League. Bayern took the lead…

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Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala joins Chinese club from Arsenal

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has joined Chinese club Dalian Quanjian. The African Women footballer of the Year, joined Quanjian from English side, Arsenal. Before joining Arsenal, Oshoala had played for…

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Patriots win fifth Super Bowl title in historic comeback

The New England Patriots lifted the Super Bowl LI title early Monday morning at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The Patriots' clinched the title in historic fashion beating the Atlanta Falcons…

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Cameroon wins African Cup of Nations

Cameroon has won the 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions beat North Africans, the Pharaohs of Egypt 2-1 in the final held at the Stade de l'Amitie,…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Zimbabwean legislators want a refund from the football team for failing at AFCON

When you read about Zimbabwe on the news, you'd think the President, Robert Mugabe who recently announced he will run in the country's presidential election in 2018 at age 94…

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“Lionel Messi is a rival because …” – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward and World best player, Cristiano Ronaldo has said it is unfair to compare him with Argentina's Lionel Messi. Ronaldo told reporters that players are not to be…

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Opinion: A closer look at Dalung’s 2017 budget for the Nigerian youth

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel   Budget presentation by the Executive arm of government before the Parliament has become an annual ritual in Nigeria. On the day set aside for this…

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Boxing: Joshua vs Klitschko

by Simon Utsu   I'm a bigger fan of boxing than I am of football. Can't wait for the biggest fight of the year; Anthony Joshua vs Vladmir Klitschko. The…

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After 28 years as CAF president, Hayatou seeks re-election

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday said its president, Issa Hayatou will be seeking another four-year term. Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, has been the organisation's president since 1988. His…

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New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017

Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire in spite of the odds that appear to be stacked…

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PROFILE: Is Solomon Dalung the worst minister ever liveth?

by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing a five-month period in which he made Nigerians wait and…

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Opinion: Young people deserve more than sports

by Oghenechovwen Oghenekevwe     I am almost at the end of my teenage life and I have never being actively involved in sports, asides from mind sports during free time.…

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Hull City appoint Marco Silva as manager

Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as the Club’s new Head Coach. Silva, 39, has agreed a deal until the end of the current season with the…

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Leicester sign Ndidi for £15m

Premier League champions Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Belgian side KRC Genk in a deal believed to be in the region of £15m. Ndidi,…

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Paris Saint-Germain sign German forward Draxler

Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the signing of German international Julian Draxler from VfL Wolfsburg until June 30, 2021. Draxler, 23 was part of the German team that won the World…

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Striker allegedly scores with black magic (WATCH)

A game between two Rwandan club sides, Mukura Victory and Rayon Sports was marred with controversy over the use of black magic. During the game, Sports' striker, Moussa Camara whose team was…

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Nobody shortchanged Super Eagles – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation has denied a report on an African football website that it shortchanged players of the Super Eagles with regards to payment of their win bonus for…

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