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Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said a decision will be made on his future after Saturday’s crucial league clash against Hearts. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after breaking ties with Spanish club Sevilla. The Nigerian international signed a one-year deal, with Celtic having the option to extend his deal for a further year. Also read:Kayode …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has lamented the poor quality of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches he has watched in recent days, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The coach has been touring the league venues in search of players who will be part of this team for the next Unity Cup tournament in London, and has settled …

Barring a last minute decision, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal the names of 19 players who will be in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. They will be joined by players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) chosen by coach Eric Chelle, after his tour of the league’s venues in Nigeria. Below …

Frank Onyeka has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for April following his impressive performances for Coventry City. completesports.com. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in the Sky Blues’ promotion to the Premier League by winning the championship title. Onyeka featured in three league games during the month and recorded one assist. Also …

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Tobi Amusan successfully defended her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, winning the competition’s first gold medal for Nigeria. His compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed, posting a strong finish to claim bronze after a brilliant start to the race. Amusan will now turn its attention to Saturday’s Diamond League meeting in China. Also read:Accra 2026: …

Euphoria hailed the decision of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to appoint young UEFA-certified coach, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, as the new coach of the Nigeria Under-17 team. Many football fans were excited by the fact that a young coach with modern ideas is leading the team, a clear departure from the act of recycling coaches for a team that has not …

All eyes will be on Tobi Amusan as the world record holder begins her quest for a third African 100 meters hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. At the six-day competition, held at the University of Ghana, the focus is on Nigeria’s sprint hurdle queen, whose dominance continues to redefine African athletics. A legacy …

The impending summer transfer of highly-rated Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish AIK has taken a different turn, not foreseen by anyone in the last 72 hours, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The 18-year-old winger has become one of the most promising young prospects in European football following a series of standout performances in Sweden this season, increasingly attracting the attention …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a case involving eight Chinese nationals and two other defendants over allegations of illegal mining. The court will deliver its ruling on July 13, 2026. Justice James Omotosho set the date after both the prosecuting counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, and the defendants’ counsel, Oladimeji Ekengba, submitted their written closing submissions and made …