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Tinubu condoles with Nwosu’s family

March 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62.

Another ex-Super Eagles player, Nwosu passes on

March 14, 2026

Former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Henry Nwosu, has been confirmed dead at the age of 62 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after a protracted illness. The news of Nwosu’s

Onigbinde’s death a great loss to Nigerian football – SWAN Officials

March 10, 2026

Malam Umar Said, a former National Deputy President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has mourned the death of former Super Eagles Coach, Festus Onigbinde, describing him as a

Tinubu mourns former Super Eagles coach Onigbinde

March 10, 2026

president Bola Tinubu sympathises with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Chief Onigbinde passed away

AFCON 2025: Nwabali emerge hero as Eagles edge Egypt for bronze

January 17, 2026

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali starred as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The third-place playoff ended

Abuja 21km marathon winner wins Owan race, as Ghanians display talents

January 3, 2026

The 5th edition of the annual 10 Kilo Metre Owan Marathon held on Saturday with athletes from Ghana stealing the show, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The

Tinubu lauds Super Eagles, urges the team to prepare African Nations Cup

November 17, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday. He

Tinubu lauds Super Eagles for defeating Gabon

November 14, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a

Afrobasket: Tinubu hails D’Tigress on historic title triumph

August 4, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. ‎D’Tigress, led by Coach Rena Wakama,

Tinubu wishes FALCON safe journey home, says I look forward to receiving the trophy

July 27, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). An obviously elated President Tinubu said he eagerly

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