History against ‘Perfect Eagles’ in bid to win 4th AFCON title
By Tayo Salaam, Snr. Correspondent, United Kingdom Nigeria have lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy three times, yet one curious stat continues
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Do Just Enough Against Uganda — But Standards Must Rise for Knockout Stage
By Paul Lucky Okoku A dominant scoreline, useful rotation, and a familiar warning beneath the surface Nigeria won. That part is settled. What
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Edge Tunisia — Qualified, but Not Yet Complete
By Paul Lucky Okoku Qualification achieved. Questions invited. Field dominance without conversion to goals invites trouble. African football tournaments are rarely won by
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Super Eagles Secure Three Points, Make a Statement — Standards Still Demanding
By Paul Lucky Okoku Why Nigeria’s Opening Win Must Become a Wake-Up Call, Not a Comfort Zone Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania in
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When Rules Matter: The Nigeria Super Eagles’ Second Chance in the Shadow of Dual-Nationality Drama Awaits FIFA Ruling Against DR Congo For The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
By Paul Lucky Okoku Former Super Eagles International Vice-Captain, Flying Eagles Class of 1983 As Nigeria challenges DR Congo’s eligibility decisions, FIFA’s verdict
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Death and Sorrow in Morocco: AFCON Nears Amid Tragedy
By Paul Lucky Okoku Former Super Eagles International Vice-Captain, Flying Eagles Class of 1983 A fatal overnight collapse in Fez reshapes
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Nigerian Referees on Trial: From AFCON Exile to Redemption—Why the NFF’s Crackdown Signals Enough Is Enough for Nigerian Football
By Paul Lucky Okoku Former Nigerian International WHY THE NFF’S REFEREE SUSPENSIONS MAY BE NIGERIA’S TURNING POINT From continental rejection to global redemption—integrity
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World Cup Ticket Shock: Fans Slam FIFA’s $180-to-$8K Prices as Ultimate Fan Betrayal
Report by Yomi Kuku and Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA faces widespread outrage over 2026 World Cup ticket prices, labeled a “monumental betrayal”
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Era of Football Has Arrived: Is Nigeria Falling Behind While the World Surges Ahead?
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, and the Modern Game — Why Nigeria Cannot Afford to Be Left Behind By Paul Lucky Okoku The
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No Nigerian Referee for AFCON 2025: A National Embarrassment We Can No Longer Ignore
CAF’s list exposes deep cracks in our refereeing culture—from corruption to incompetence—and demands urgent reform before the rot becomes irreversible. By Paul Lucky