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Following their triumph at the just-concluded 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco, the 24 players and 11 technical crew of the Super Falcons were rewarded with a cash prize of N4.602bn as well as the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The players and officials were also given the sum of N350m by the Nigerian Governors Forum, taking their cash reward to N4.952bn during their reception at the Presidential Villa on Monday.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over Morocco in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash played on Saturday. Here is a photo compilation of memorable moments both during and after the triumph. Nigeria lift the trophy Super Falcons lift the WAFCON. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/X Jennifer Echegini celebrates 88th minute WAFCON final winner Jennifer Echegini celebrates 88th minute WAFCON final winner. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/X Oshoala celebrates with Echegini Super Falcon players celebrate a triumphant win against Morocco. Photo: Justina Aniefiok/X Esther Okoronkwo had six assists in six games Esther Okoronkwo on the ball…
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has denied a viral claim that he was carrying eight-year-old Esther Okoronkwo on his shoulders at the Reebok Stadium in 2005.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over Morocco in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash played on Saturday.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. He was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel.
The Ojude Oba Festival is one of Nigeria’s culturally significant indigenous celebrations, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Ijebu people. It is held annually in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and takes place at the Awujale Pavilion, now under the leadership of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
9 years without our Big Boss. Stephen Keshi’s immortal legacy: The ONLY Nigerian to win AFCON as player and coach. Eagles’ tribute will give you chills… The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid tribute to legendary captain and coach Stephen Keshi on the ninth anniversary of his passing, honouring his enduring legacy in Nigerian football.
Ruben Neves scored the decisive spot kick after Alvaro Morata missed as Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Munich on Sunday to claim their second Nations League title. Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores.
Kylian Mbappe bagged a goal and an assist as France beat Germany 2-0 in the Nations League bronze-medal match in Stuttgart on Sunday. Mbappe wove his magic in a heavily changed France squad.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Chelsea have opted not exercise their £25m obligation to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis this summer. Instead, the Blues will pay a £5m penalty to Manchester United to get out of the obligation.
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has said that Ousmane Dembélé would be a worthy winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Enrique made this statement while speaking to TNT Sports after his team’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final.
Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze was the cynosure of eyes, as he tied the knot with his bride in a traditional marriage ceremony in London. The 26-year-old, who represents England internationally, was spotted wearing the traditional attire, Isiagu, which is synonymous with the South Eastern Nigeria dress culture for elite events in what was an Igbo-themed wedding.
French club, Paris Saint-Germain, have won the Champions League after a dominant win over Inter Milan in the final of the UEFA Champions League. In of the most one-sided finals in recent memory, PSG were on top from start to finish as all of their big stars turned up for the showpiece occasion to clinch an historic win for the club.
Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini’s enterprising Betis caught the favourites cold in Poland through an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli but Enzo Maresca’s team were a changed side in the second half.
Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season. The 17-year-old winger is already one of the club’s key players and helped them land a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.