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Nigerian football club Enyimba kept their top-flight survival hopes alive with a dramatic last-minute penalty, capping a weekend that saw 34 goals across the league. The nine-time champions are clawing their way back from their worst season in decades.
Two Nigerian football clubs are about to receive a historic windfall from FIFA for lending their players during World Cup qualifying matches. The international football body is distributing $355 million to clubs worldwide, marking a 70% increase from the last tournament.
Rangers International climbed back to the top of Nigeria's Premier Football League with a thrilling comeback victory, while Ahmed Musa delivered a last-minute winner in Kano. With just two matches left, the title race is tighter than ever.
Thirty years after Nigeria's football team made history as the first African nation to win Olympic gold, the players are creating an even bigger impact off the field. From funding life-saving heart surgeries to mentoring the next generation, these champions are proving their greatest victories came after the final whistle.
Enugu Rangers secured their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League championship, matching the all-time record with a dramatic 2-1 victory. Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo's two goals sealed the title by just one point over rivals Rivers United.
Daniel Daga, once Nigeria's brightest young soccer talent, returned to the field after being fully acquitted of false charges that derailed his career for eight months. His emotional comeback included two goals in two games, reigniting hope for a future that once seemed lost.
Chibuike Nwaiwu got the call to join Nigeria's national team just 24 hours before kickoff and nearly missed his flight in excitement. The defender made his Super Eagles debut against Iran, capping a remarkable journey from local leagues to international football.
Ifeanyi Okechukwu turned down multiple offers to join Rangers International, one of Nigeria's biggest football clubs, on a three-year deal. The young midfielder says faith guided his decision to wear the white and red jersey he's always dreamed of.
A former presidential candidate says Nigeria's shoe and garment hub in Aba has untapped potential to rival the country's oil earnings. With the right support, the city could transform Nigeria's economy from consumption to production.