Thirty three years later, Nigeria record another 2-0 win at Lekan Salami Stadium
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Thirty three years later, Nigeria record another 2-0 win at Lekan Salami Stadium

History has repeated itself as Nigeria again secured a  2-0 win in a competitive international…

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Dollar and Naira rain fall on Olympic Eagles ahead of clash with Tanzania
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Dollar and Naira rain fall on Olympic Eagles ahead of clash with Tanzania

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Nigeria Football Federation have changed the narratives…

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Togolese referee in charge of Plateau United home loss in 2020 and Remo Stars loss to ASFAR  to handle Saturday Nigeria game with Tanzania
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Togolese referee in charge of Plateau United home loss in 2020 and Remo Stars loss to ASFAR  to handle Saturday Nigeria game with Tanzania

Aklesso Gnama, the Togolese who refereed Plateau United 0-1 home loss to Tanzania two years…

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Paris 2024: Tanzania force Olympic Eagles to 1-1 draw
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Paris 2024: Tanzania force Olympic Eagles to 1-1 draw

Two penalties, one in each half and at opposing sides, guaranteed that Saturday’s Africa U23…

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NFF set up three-man advisors on youth teams
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NFF set up three-man advisors on youth teams

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has appointed respected football administrator and Chairman…

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Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles begin camping in Ibadan on Monday
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Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles begin camping in Ibadan on Monday

In preparation for their 2023 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania this…

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A Nigerian national football team returns to Lekan Salami Stadium after 33 years
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A Nigerian national football team returns to Lekan Salami Stadium after 33 years

Only once has a Nigerian football team played a competitive match at the Lekan Salami…

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CAF may soon scrap away goals rule
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CAF may soon scrap away goals rule

TURMOIL LOOMS IN CAF AS AHMAD AND DEPUTY COME UNDER NEW FIFA PROBE
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TURMOIL LOOMS IN CAF AS AHMAD AND DEPUTY COME UNDER NEW FIFA PROBE

New York Times has revealed new investigations in the football governing body in Africa, CAF.…

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SIXTY DIAMOND MOMENTS OF NIGERIAN SPORTS HIGHLIGHT THE 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY!
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SIXTY DIAMOND MOMENTS OF NIGERIAN SPORTS HIGHLIGHT THE 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY!

BY KUNLE SOLAJA Lead writer of the Sports Village Square takes a peep down memory…

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ZIK’S 1964 NEW YEAR MESSAGE STILL APT FOR NIGERIA 56 YEARS ON
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ZIK’S 1964 NEW YEAR MESSAGE STILL APT FOR NIGERIA 56 YEARS ON

BY KUNLE SOLAJA. On January 1, 1964, Nigeria’s first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe in a New…

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THE GOOD, THE BAD OF SPORTS IN 2019
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THE GOOD, THE BAD OF SPORTS IN 2019

BY UDOKA CHRISTIAN NJOKU, PLUS TV AFRICA If there is one thing 2019 has delivered,…

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FROM TEAM SPORTS VILLAGE SQUARE, WE WISH YOU ALLOWED, A MERRY CHRISTMAS
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FROM TEAM SPORTS VILLAGE SQUARE, WE WISH YOU ALLOWED, A MERRY CHRISTMAS

SACKED GENERAL SECRETARY BIDS FOR CAF PRESIDENCY
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SACKED GENERAL SECRETARY BIDS FOR CAF PRESIDENCY

With the life cycle of the current Confederation of African Football (CAF) administration on its…

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IT’S WINNER TAKES ALL AS EGYPT WINS ALL AT CAF U23
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IT’S WINNER TAKES ALL AS EGYPT WINS ALL AT CAF U23

Total Man of the Match: Ramadan Sobhy (Egypt) Best Goalkeeper of the tournament: Mohamed Sobhy (Egypt) Top…

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GHANA PAID THE PENALTY AS SOUTH AFRICA SHOOTS INTO OLYMPIC GAMES
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GHANA PAID THE PENALTY AS SOUTH AFRICA SHOOTS INTO OLYMPIC GAMES

South Africa joined Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, after finishing…

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SUCCESSORS TO OLYMPIC EAGLES AS CAF U23 CHAMPIONS EMERGE THIS WEEKEND
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SUCCESSORS TO OLYMPIC EAGLES AS CAF U23 CHAMPIONS EMERGE THIS WEEKEND

After securing their place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, hosts Egypt face Cote d’Ivoire…

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‘OPERATION SWEEP’ IMMINENT ON NIGERIA NATIONAL TEAM COACHES
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‘OPERATION SWEEP’ IMMINENT ON NIGERIA NATIONAL TEAM COACHES

If indications that www.sportsvillagesquare.com are getting are anything to go bye, there will be an…

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EGYPT BOOK TICKET TO TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS
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EGYPT BOOK TICKET TO TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS

Hosts Egypt proved too strong for South Africa, defeating them 3-0 at the U-23 Africa…

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GHANA PAYS THE PENALTY AS COTE D’IVOIRE SECURES TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC TICKET
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GHANA PAYS THE PENALTY AS COTE D’IVOIRE SECURES TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC TICKET

Cote d’Ivoire needed a penalty shootout to defeat Ghana 3-2 after a 2-2 draw in…

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TIME TO RALLY SUPPORT FOR NFF FOR FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
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TIME TO RALLY SUPPORT FOR NFF FOR FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

BY JUDE OPARA The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has observed with deep concern…

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