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​The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed plans to increase the number of AFCON participants, Soccernet.ng reports. ​CAF and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been in the limelight for both good and bad reasons over the last few months. The 2025 AFCON, which concluded in January, attracted significant negative attention following CAF’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco. Senegalese players celebrating AFCON win (Photo by Imago) ​Meanwhile, the competition has been undergoing several changes. Recently, Motsepe announced a restructuring of the tournament that would see…

Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered drama, goals and a significant twist in the title race, as key contenders either stumbled or surged at decisive moments. Shooting Stars’ earn a statement win over Rangers which could reshape the title race, as Rivers United capitalised fully to climb back to the top. Ikorodu City remain firmly in contention after a dramatic victory, while Remo Stars picked up a hard-earned point on the road. Shooting Stars stun Rangers in Ibadan At the Shooting Stars SC home ground in Ibadan, the biggest shock of the day unfolded as they…

Gift Habib Nigeria is facing a widening gap in the training of critical healthcare professionals, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said, warning that the shortage could affect service delivery, inclusion, and national productivity if not urgently addressed. Alausa made this known during the inauguration of the National Committee for the Advancement of Occupational Therapy, Audiology and Speech Therapy Education in Abuja on Thursday, where he outlined the Federal Government’s renewed focus on strengthening specialised education in key rehabilitation and therapy fields. “We are at a defining moment in our nation’s development, one where the demand for specialised healthcare…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, Soccerenet.ng reports. Goals from Akor Adams and Moses Simon secured a relatively easy win for Eric Chelle’s side, but the victory wasn’t without flaws. Soccernet.ng highlights the tactical alignments in Chelle’s system against Iran, and the things that didn’t work, despite the win. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! What Eric Chelle got right vs Iran 1. The Formation and High Press Nigeria set up in…

Jordan and Nigeria will meet for just the third time in senior international football on Tuesday evening, as both sides conclude their campaign at the four-nation invitational tournament in Antalya, Turkiye, Soccernet.ng reports. While it is officially a friendly competition, the motivations driving each nation could not be further apart. For Jordan, who secured qualification for their first-ever FIFA World Cup earlier this year, every minute on the pitch represents critical preparation ahead of a daunting Group J draw that includes Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. Nigeria, by contrast, will not be present at the Mundial after their heartbreaking playoff defeat…

Uche Okere Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, have raised the alarm over a possible outbreak of Lassa fever and other diseases following the mounting refuse across the state. The situation has heightened concerns, especially as recent rainfall has drenched the already foul-smelling and decomposing waste, raising fears of serious health risks. Currently, refuse dumps have begun to cause traffic gridlock along Douglas Road, where one lane has been abandoned due to accumulated debris. Traffic is also affected around the World Bank Roundabout, Orji, Jehovah Jireh along Egbu Road, Umuguma Hospital Road, Amakohia, and Irete, all of which are…

Super Eagles of Nigeria now turn their attention to Jordan in their second and final friendly of the March international window on Tuesday, following their win over Iran, Soccernet.ng reports. Ahead of the game, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions eye another impressive performance following their excellent run of 19 official matches unbeaten, 13 wins, six draws, 37 goals scored, and just 14 conceded. Super Eagles team picture. (Credit: SE Media) Jordan vs Super Eagles: Iran win set the tone Friday’s display against Iran shows that the Super Eagles have developed a clear identity under their Malian gaffer. Moses…

Remember when we told you that Grammy-winning legend Angélique Kidjo and our own “Celestial Being” Ayra Starr were cooking something special in the studio? Well, the wait is over, and it turns out not even a literal storm could stop this collaboration. Taking to Instagram to share the backstory, Angélique revealed that the duo joined forces at the iconic Power Station Recording Studio in New York on 22 February—the day of the “Blizzard of the Century.” Despite the freezing winds outside, the energy inside was pure fire. “Not even a storm could have prevented us from singing and dancing together!…

New Super Eagles star Emmanuel Fernandez was playing in England with Peterborough United after being released by Gillingham and spending time in non-league football with Ramsgate and Barnet. On Friday, the 24-year-old made his international debut for Nigeria in a 2-1 win over Iran, and he did so as a player reportedly valued at up to €40 million by his club Rangers, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich all circling ahead of the summer transfer window. It is one of the most dramatic rises in recent football memory, and it has happened almost entirely in the space of a single…

Medical experts have warned that Nigeria risks reversing gains made in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus if tuberculosis control is not prioritised alongside HIV funding. They stressed that tuberculosis remains the leading opportunistic infection and cause of death among people living with HIV, noting that it would be dangerous to fund one disease while neglecting the other. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the specialists explained that tuberculosis and HIV are closely linked, stating that HIV weakens the immune system, allowing dormant TB infection to become active, while tuberculosis infection also increases vulnerability to HIV. They described both diseases…