Nigeria General Sport news

• NFF President, Board Members Reportedly Resign

  27-08-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  
  Unconfirmed reports are making the rounds that the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, alongside other Executive Committee members of the football governing body have resigned. The resignation of Gusau and other board members came following mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent poor performances in major international football competitions. The resignation comes [...]
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• NSCDC arrests three over illegal sand mining in Anambra

  27-08-2026 10:12 via punchng.com
  
  The NSCDC in Anambra has arrested three suspects for illegal sand mining at Obiaja River. Learn more about the operation and recovered items.Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-over-illegal-sand-mining-in-anambra/
  
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• Iran unable to import petrol amid US naval blockade

  27-08-2026 10:12 via punchng.com
  
  Iran faces a severe petrol shortage as a US naval blockade prevents imports, exacerbating economic pressure amid ongoing conflict. Learn more about the criRead More: https://punchng.com/iran-unable-to-import-petrol-amid-us-naval-blockade/
  
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• FRSC redeploys five assistant corps marshals, eight others

  27-08-2026 10:12 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Road Safety Corps has redeployed 13 senior officers across various commands and departments. The FRSC said the redeployment is a strategic move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, institutional capacity and service delivery. The redeployment, approved by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, affects officers across senior management and operational positions. In a statement byRead More: https://punchng.com/frsc-redeploys-five-assistant-corps-marshals-eight-others/
  
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• Gusau quits: Lafia NFF election hangs in the balance

  27-08-2026 09:50 via thesun.ng
  
  The crisis shaking Nigerian football has arrived at the doorstep of Nasarawa State at a particularly sensitive moment.
  Barely a month before the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to elect a new Executive Committee in Lafia, the federation’s President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football.
  Sanusi confirmed the resignation, telling Daily Sun: “Yes, the news ab
  
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• UEFA seeks unity candidate to challenge Infantino

  27-08-2026 09:40 via punchng.com
  
  UEFA is actively seeking a unity candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, despite withdrawing its boycott threatRead More: https://punchng.com/uefa-seeks-unity-candidate-to-challenge-infantino/
  
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• My husband had affair with 20-year-old, didn’t rape her — Odogwu Asaba’s wife

  27-08-2026 09:40 via punchng.com
  
  Odogwu Asaba’s wife defends her husband, stating he had an affair with 20-year-old Favour Agbro but didn’t rape her, amidst ongoing police investigation.Read More: https://punchng.com/my-husband-had-affair-with-20-year-old-didnt-rape-her-odogwu-asabas-wife/
  
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• CIA director visited Moscow to warn Russia against NATO attack — US media

  27-08-2026 09:40 via punchng.com
  
  CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare trip to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO member states, US media reports. Learn more about the high-staRead More: https://punchng.com/cia-director-visited-moscow-to-warn-russia-against-nato-attack-us-media/
  
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• Atletico Madrid shut door on Barcelona’s Alvarez bid

  27-08-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but the Spanish club have ruled out selling the Argentina international to their LaLiga rivals.
  Barcelona president Joan Laporta publicly reiterated the club’s interest in Alvarez on Wednesday, saying the Catalan giants wanted Atletico to accept their offer for the 26-year-old forward.
  “The truth is that we’re very interested in the player,” Laporta said in a video interview with Barcelona&
  
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• FULL LIST: EFL Cup third-round draw

  27-08-2026 09:24 via punchng.com
  
  See the full list of EFL Cup third-round draw fixtures, including Liverpool vs Tottenham and Manchester United vs Brighton. Get all the details here!Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-efl-cup-third-round-draw/
  
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• What experts know about Nepal’s deadly floods

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Experts reveal what caused Nepal’s deadly floods and landslides, highlighting the role of extreme topography, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and cliRead More: https://punchng.com/what-experts-know-about-nepals-deadly-floods/
  
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• UCL draw: UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Thursday’s draw for this season’s Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football’s governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football’s globalRead More: https://punchng.com/ucl-draw-uefa-set-to-withdraw-fifa-boycott-threat/
  
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• Pastor unveils Christian matchmaking platform with N700,000 VIP plan

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo launches Mentor To Marry, a Christian matchmaking platform for singles seeking faith-based marriage, with plans up to N700,000. FinRead More: https://punchng.com/pastor-unveils-christian-matchmaking-platform-with-n700000-vip-plan/
  
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• Kogi gov gifts 1,490 state corps members ₦20,000 each

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has donated 20,000 each to 1,490 NYSC corps members in the state, totaling 29.8m, to support their transportation and iRead More: https://punchng.com/kogi-gov-gifts-1490-state-corps-members-%e2%82%a620000-each/
  
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• FG unveils N365m prize for top academic minds

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government introduces a N365m annual academic prize to reward outstanding research and innovation across Nigerian tertiary institutions. LearnRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-n365m-prize-for-top-academic-minds/
  
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• Desperate families search for missing relatives after Nepal floods

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Desperate families in Nepal are searching for missing relatives after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 165 people. Find out morRead More: https://punchng.com/desperate-families-search-for-missing-relatives-after-nepal-floods/
  
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• Brazil sues Discord for $100m in child safety case

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Brazil is suing Discord for $100 million over alleged child safety failures, demanding stronger protections after a teen’s suicide. Learn more about the DiRead More: https://punchng.com/brazil-sues-discord-for-100m-in-child-safety-case/
  
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• Abia, NRC sign pact for access road across rail corridor

  27-08-2026 09:07 via punchng.com
  
  Abia State Government and Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) sign an MoU to construct an access road in Umuahia, easing traffic and boosting infrastructureRead More: https://punchng.com/abia-nrc-sign-pact-for-access-road-across-rail-corridor/
  
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• Gusau, Sanusi resign as NFF president, secretary

  27-08-2026 08:52 via thesun.ng
  
  The duo of the President and General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and Dr Mohammed Sanusi, respectively, have finally resigned their positions with the football house.
  Confirming the development, the immediate past chief scribe of the federation, Dr Sanusi, told Daily Sunspots that the resignation was true, quipping; “Yes, the news about the resignation of the president and myself is true.”
  Interestingly, Gusau, while fielding questions
  
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• UCL draw: Champions PSG lead 36 clubs into Thursday’s showdown

  27-08-2026 08:24 via punchng.com
  
  The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw is set for Thursday. Discover which 36 clubs, including reigning champions PSG, will face off in the league phase.Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-draw-champions-psg-lead-36-clubs-into-thursdays-showdown/
  
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• UBA welcomes new chairman Nnorom as Elumelu exits

  27-08-2026 08:24 via punchng.com
  
  Emmanuel Nnorom takes over as the new UBA Chairman, succeeding Tony Elumelu. Discover his extensive experience and what this means for UBA’s growth.Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-welcomes-new-chairman-nnorom-as-elumelu-exits/
  
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• AI could make many jobs disappear forever, Bill Gates warns

  27-08-2026 08:24 via punchng.com
  
  Bill Gates warns that AI could lead to widespread job losses and societal turbulence. Discover how AI’s rapid development poses risks to employment and ecoRead More: https://punchng.com/ai-could-make-many-jobs-disappear-forever-bill-gates-warns/
  
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• FG begins distribution of electric vehicles to civil servants

  27-08-2026 08:00 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has started distributing electric vehicles to civil servants, promoting cleaner energy and reducing transport costs. Learn more abouRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-distribution-of-electric-vehicles-to-civil-servants/
  
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• Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents

  27-08-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties, Sky Sports reports. Spurs travel to Anfield in the competition for the second time in three seasons, having lost 4-1 on aggregate to the Reds in the semi-finals of [...]
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• Morning recap: Atiku-Tinubu clash widens, Dangote threatens petrol export, other top stories

  27-08-2026 07:46 via punchng.com
  
  Stay informed with Nigeria’s top stories: Atiku-Tinubu clash widens, Dangote threatens petrol export, INEC 2027 elections, EFCC asset recovery, and FG foreRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-atiku-tinubu-clash-widens-dangote-threatens-petrol-export-other-top-stories/
  
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• Bill Gates proposes ‘Human Reserved’ jobs, robot tax to manage AI disruption

  27-08-2026 07:46 via punchng.com
  
  Bill Gates suggests ‘Human Reserved’ jobs and taxing AI/robots to manage the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. Learn more about his prRead More: https://punchng.com/bill-gates-proposes-human-reserved-jobs-robot-tax-to-manage-ai-disruption/
  
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues

  27-08-2026 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following visa issues involving captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab. The duo were unable to secure entry visas to Poland and have consequently been replaced in the squad by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi. [...]
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• Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend

  27-08-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  
  British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has declared that rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is a million times better than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Hamed stated in an interview with BBC Sport that Itauma operates on a completely different tier compared to the decorated British former world champions. Read Also:Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should [...]
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• He’s incredible: Mourinho salutes Mbappe after stunning Madrid hat-trick

  27-08-2026 07:17 via thesun.ng
  
  Kylian Mbappe produced a stunning second-half display as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, prompting new manager Jose Mourinho to praise the forward’s hunger and determination.
  The victory was Mourinho’s first home match at the Santiago Bernabeu since returning to the Real Madrid dugout, and it extended his perfect start to two wins from two games.
  Mbappe opened the scoring shortly before half-time, but Real Sociedad quickly responded through Luka Sucic to send both
  
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• FULL LIST: Champions League top scorers since 2000

  27-08-2026 07:14 via punchng.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé, last season, added his name to an elite list of UEFA Champions League top scorers. He joined goalscoring kings after finishing the 2025/26 campaign as the competition’s leading scorer with 15 goals. The UEFA Champions League highlighted the season-by-season list on its social media platforms, showcasing the players who have finished top ofRead More: https://punchng.com/full-list-champions-league-top-scorers-since-2000/
  
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