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Nigeria’s Super Falcons complete a stunning comeback to win WAFCON 2024, claiming their 10th title and marking a powerful moment for women’s football in Africa.
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The Punch on MSNW’Cup qualifiers: Nigeria to face S’Africa in BloemfonteinWorld football governing body FIFA has confirmed that South Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria will be played at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
A football commentator posted a viral video, hilariously reacting to Banyana Banyana's loss to Nigeria with a tongue-in-cheek apology and a mock Nigerian accent.
The U.N. food agency’s regional head says Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking.
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Legit.ng on MSNMorocco WAFCON final: Nigeria's sporting achievements under President Tinubu, see full listThe Super Falcons beat Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Legit.ng highlights Nigeria's sporting achievements under President Bola Tinubu.
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The Punch on MSNNigeria to become Africa’s third-largest economy 2025 – NOAThe National Orientation Agency has projected that Nigeria will overtake Algeria to become Africa’s third-largest economy by Gross Domestic Product in 2025, following an economic surge that saw the country’s GDP grow by 38 per cent.
By Mark Gleeson RABAT (Reuters) -Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria,