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Former Flying Eagles midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru has signed a new three-year contract with Championship club Watford, extending his stay at Vicarage Road until 2028.

Abia Warriors head coach Bethel Orji has expressed his delight at reaching the Federation Cup final and is confident in his team’s ability to secure the trophy.

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed grave concerns about the team’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Newly appointed Napoli manager Antonio Conte has expressed high regard for Victor Osimhen, describing the player as a top and elite footballer.

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunde Popoola has confirmed that Nigerian athletes are in various camps across the country for the initial phase of their training.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on acquiring Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, with the club willing to offer close to €60 million for his transfer.

Bala Nkiyu, the former coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, believes the team can progress out of their group at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed the kick-off date for the 2024/2025 football season.

Prosper Chinecherem Nnamdi of Nigeria secured the silver medal in the men’s javelin event at the African Athletics Championship.

Ex-Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Victor Osimhen’s recent outburst against ex-coach Finidi George, condemning the forward’s actions but urging Nigerians not to make the same mistake he made.