Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, wrapped up their pre-World Cup preparations in emphatic fashion with a 3–2 victory over Paraguay in Casablanca on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a thrilling contest filled with energy, precision, and valuable lessons, as the young Nigerians signed off their Morocco training camp on a winning note. […]

CAF has confirmed the four teams set to participate in next month’s World Cup Playoffs. The quartet of Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo will compete in a mini tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, 2025. Nigeria secured qualification on the final matchday with a commanding 4–0 win over [...] The post Nigeria’s Long Road to the World Cup Begins with Clash Against Aubameyang’s Gabon appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi once again stole the global spotlight on Tuesday night as the two icons continue to assists their individual country on the international stage. Read also: Messi vs. Ronaldo: Football’s Greatest Rivalry!     Ronaldo Scores Twice, Sets New World Cup Qualifying Record Portugal were minutes away from sealing their [...] The post Ronaldo Breaks Another Record as Messi Assists in Argentina’ 6–0 Rout appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has issued a confident message ahead of next month’s crucial World Cup playoffs against Gabon, insisting the Super Eagles will be ‘ready for any opponent,' Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong’s remarks come shortly after Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang declared his intention to lead Les Panthères to their first-ever World Cup. The Marseille forward, […]

Super Eagles and Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey celebrated Nigeria's win over Benin by lifting the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side needed to defeat the Cheetahs of Benin by at least a four-goal margin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo yesterday evening. Osimhen scored three minutes into the […]

Emmanuel Dennis left Nottingham Forest after a mutual termination of contract in August… Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis could sign for his former club Watford in the coming days, Soccernet.ng reports. Dennis has been unattached since August, when he and Nottingham Forest reached n agreement to terminate his contract as he was deemed as surplus […]

Super Eagles and Sevilla forward Akor Adams has revealed how Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen inspired him when he was still a teenager, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Nigerian national team last Friday, coming off against Lesotho, and found the back of the net a few minutes later, courtesy of an assist […]

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its final stretch. While hosts United States, Mexico, and Canada are automatically in, there are 45 more spots up for grabs via continental and playoff routes. 25 teams have already punched their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while others are locked in battles [...] The post Race to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Full List of Qualifiers & Playoff Contenders appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Ghana’s festive tourism calendar officially kicked off with the launch of December in GH 2025 at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, October 13. The ceremony brought together key figures from the tourism, creative arts, and hospitality industries, including the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, and the Minister for […]

‘Declan Rice' crooner Odumodublvck has revealed emotions relayed by Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's 4-0 win over the Republic of Benin, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side needed to defeat the Cheetahs of Benin by at least a four-goal margin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo yesterday evening. Osimhen scored three minutes […]

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China added five US affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean to its anti-foreign sanctions list on Tuesday, cutting them off from business and cooperation with Chinese entities.

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Benjamin Fredrick was a standout performer for Nigeria in the last two games against Lesotho and Benin The Super Eagles claimed an impressive 4-0 victory over Benin in their final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers yesterday. Victor Osimhen scored a hattrick, while Frank Onyeka added one in stoppage time to seal the […]

Odinga had signed a working agreement with Ruto, which led to several ODM leaders being appointed to the Cabinet.

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed his government’s solidarity with Kenya during what he described as a moment of “profound loss.”

While many of the protocols surrounding State Funerals are well-established by tradition and executive practice, Kenya does not as of now have a single law that fully codifies the requirements and procedures.

Atwoli stated that the former Prime Minister consistently rose above divisions to unite Kenyans.

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula invoked his authority under Standing Order 1 to halt House proceedings, directing Members of Parliament to reconvene later in the afternoon for official communication.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Thriving in Kenya’s Workforce

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Thriving in Kenya’s Workforce

Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, winning back-to-back games for the first time since the start of the campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles battled past Lesotho with a 2–1 win before thrashing Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo. These results restored faith and revived the team’s […]

He dreamed of a better Kenya, fought for it, and inspired millions yet he never sat at State House. Raila is gone but his legacy lives on.

Nigerian 400m hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel has officially graduated from Baylor University, marking the end of a historic collegiate career both academically and athletically. The 22-year-old, who recently made headlines for breaking the Nigerian record multiple times during the 2025 athletics season, took to social media on Sunday to share photos from his convocation ceremony. Captioning [...] The post Ezekiel Nathaniel Graduates from Baylor University After Record-Breaking Collegiate Career appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

According to State House, the meeting was scheduled for 10.30am, to be followed by a special Cabinet session at 2.30pm as the government begins official consultations on national mourning arrangements.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – Following the death of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, a cross section of leaders have described him as a patriot and a Pan-Africanist. Former Chief Justice David Maraga stated that he was a leader who made significant contributions to democracy in Kenya and in Africa. He pointed out […]

Politics, diplomacy & football: Inside Raila Odinga's last public appearances

Politics, diplomacy & football: Inside Raila Odinga's last public appearances

Ruto issues directives that will define Raila Odinga’s farewell

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Fresh details have emerged about how Stade Reims forward Hafiz Ibrahim was unfairly dropped from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Chelsea target, despite being medically cleared and available for selection, was omitted from the final selection for the global tournament. Ibrahim garnered attention after his standout at […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will have to take the long road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after narrowly missing out on automatic qualification, despite a resounding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen was the star of the show, scoring a stunning hat-trick at the Godswill Akpabio International […]

Nigeria’s Edna Imade net twice to help Real Sociedad secure a 2–2 draw against her former club, Granada, in a Liga F clash on Saturday. The hosts, Granada, took the lead in the 35th minute when Chilean striker Sonya Keefe calmly converted from the penalty spot after a handball inside the area. However, Real Sociedad [...] The post Edna Imade Scores a Brace in Draw Against Former Club Granada appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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