NIGERIA

The captain of the Nigerian under-20 team, Daniel Daga, has been found guilty of sexual activity without consent and sentenced to six months in prison, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 19-year-old appeared before the Nordmøre and Romsdal district court for having committed a sexual act against a non-consenting person. However, the player, through his defense lawyer, has notified an appeal against the …

Paul Onuachu extended his lead as the Turkish League’s top scorer with a brace for Trabzonspor in a 3-1 win over Kayserispor, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The lanky forward scored his first goal in the 45th minute with a header at the far post before scoring his second later from the penalty spot. He now has 20 goals in 22 league games …

The United States Department of State has issued a security alert regarding possible threats targeting American facilities and American-linked schools in Nigeria, and advised citizens to remain vigilant and take precautions. The warning was announced on Monday in a notice circulated by the US diplomatic mission in Abuja. According to the alert, “The US Embassy in Abuja is notifying US …

Nigeria senior national team head coach Eric Chelle says some people are against him retaining his position as Nigeria senior national team head coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle, who led the Super Eagles to a third-place finish in the AFCON, still has one year left on his contract but the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), in agreement with the National Sports Commission …

The head coach of Coventry City in the English Championship, Frank Lampard, has once again praised Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyeka shortly before their 2-0 victory over Bristol City in the English Championship. Onyeka, who was battling fatigue before the match, was introduced with 13 minutes remaining in a moody match, which saw players from both sides given their marching …

First division side Deportivo Riestra of Argentina have announced the signing of 24-year-old Nigerian winger Johnson Kalu Nsumoh on a free transfer, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. He met his new teammates at Speed ​​Camp after completing a routine medical exam today. Last year he played for OFK Baník Lehota in the Slovenian second division. His contract will run until December 2026. He …

Premier League weekends follow a familiar rhythm to millions of Nigerian fans: Saturday afternoons and Sunday nights often revolve around English football, with match alerts, viewing center debates and lively WhatsApp discussions throughout the day. The weather plays a big role in that routine, and fans in England sometimes complain about night games. However, those late starts are often well …

The decisive months of the European football season await us. Any mistake can be very costly, so the teams play with their full potential and the intrigue remains until the final minutes. For fans, it is a rush of emotions and for bettors, it is a great opportunity to win money with 1xBet. The main thing to remember is that …

William Osula, who scored Newcastle United’s winning goal against Manchester United in the English Premier League yesterday, may play for the Nigerian senior team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Born in Denmark to a Danish mother and Nigerian-French father, he moved to England at a young age, making him eligible to play for four countries at international level: Denmark, France, England and Nigeria. …

The former Mayor of Blanco, Texas, in the United States, Mike Arnold, has condemned Nigeria’s security failure in reducing insecurity in the country, stating that terrorists hiding in the jungle and those operating in the Aso Presidential Villa and their sympathizers must be wiped out from the face of the earth without mercy. Arnold, who is also the founder of …