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INTERVIEW: How I started playing football at five - Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide OON, recounted how her football journey began at just five years old, playing alongside boys i... Read More


CHAN 2024: Uganda back in the race as South Africa hold Algeria

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Uganda's home-based Cranes kept their CHAN 2024 hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Guinea at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Friday. Goals from Reagan Mpande, Allan ... Read More


From Mambilla Barracks to America: How Volleyball changed life of 17-year old Mirabel Onyegwu

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- At just six years old, Onyegwu Mirabel found something she loved - volleyball. What started as fun and games in the quiet corners of Mambilla Barracks in Maitama, Abuja, has now gr... Read More


French club names ex-Super Eagles star John Utaka as new coach

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has been appointed as the new head coach of Montpellier's women's team in France. Utaka is stepping into the new role following the exit of f... Read More


CHAN 2024 - Group C: Hosts Uganda battle for survival, Algeria aim for early qualification

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- The second round of matches in Group C of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) promises intensity and high stakes, as hosts Uganda face Guinea in a do-or-die c... Read More


Ballon d'Or: Super Falcons' goalkeeper Nnadozie bags Yachine Trophy nomination

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the 2025 Women's Yachine Trophy, joining a select group of the world's best female goalkeepers in the latest Ball... Read More


FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons static in 36th spot despite historic 10th WAFCON title

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Despite clinching a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, Nigeria's Super Falcons have remained unmoved at 36th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola... Read More


CHAN 2024: Sudan coach vows to come back stronger against Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has admitted that his team is battling significant fitness and psychological challenges at the ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN... Read More


CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle slams poor Eagles' display against Senegal

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has voiced his dissatisfaction with his team's performance following their 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening match at th... Read More


Ike Ibeabuchi gets new opponent for comeback bout in Lagos

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer Ike "The President" Ibeabuchi has received a new opponent for his long-awaited comeback fight in Lagos after original challenger Danny Williams pulle... Read More