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Trabzonspor won the Turkish Cup after defeating Konyaspor 2-1 in the final, with striker Paul Onuachu scoring both goals to secure the trophy. Onuachu opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a precise cross from Wagner Pina from the right wing. The Nigerian striker hit a magnificent volley from the center of the area to give Trabzonspor the lead. …

The NIS Hall in Lagos vibrated with nostalgia and anticipation on Friday as the Bet9ja Foundation Ex International Cup held its official draw. Former Super Eagles stars, community leaders and grassroots football stakeholders gathered under one roof, eager to see how the competition would unfold. For many in the room, it was like a reunion of old teammates and rivals, …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews The management of Solution FC, Awka, Anambra State, has released an official statement clarifying the registration and ownership status of player Raphael Orngudwem following reports of a petition questioning the player’s eligibility in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. In a report dated 22 May 2026 and signed by the club’s team …

Sports officials, education stakeholders and learners across Lagos State have commended the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF) for distributing sports equipment to 1,020 public primary schools as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development. Beneficiaries described the initiative as a great boost for sports education, talent discovery and the physical development of schoolchildren. At the official launch held …

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has spoken about some of the details of Victor Osimhen’s permanent signing from Italian Serie A side Napoli this summer, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen was signed permanently after a successful season on loan, but it was not a direct deal according to the Turkish team’s president, who said Napoli acted in a way he had never seen …

Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, Flamingos, have received an invitation to play an international friendly in China during the month of July, which the hosts say will refresh memories of the Olympic Silver medal from the Eagles in Beijing 2008. Sports247 recalls that the Nigerian under-23 team led by Samson Siasia, with icons such as Chinedu Obasi, Apam Onyekachi, Ebenezer …

African football governing body CAF has today announced that they will be teaming up with Mission 89 which is an internationally recognized research, education, and advocacy organization that fights the exploitation of young athletes through social and economic transformation programs. Read Also: NPFL Transfer: Shooting Stars Confirm Return To Club On A One-year Deal The Safeguarding Focal Points will be …

Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Kaitano Tembo has said his team will go out for victory against the Nigerian Super Eagles in the Unity Cup. Zimbabwe will face the Super Eagles in the first semi-final of the Unity Cup on May 26. The winner between Zimbabwe and the Super Eagles will face Jamaica or India in the final. Using Unity …

Former Nigeria and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has backed Victor Osimhen to join Real Madrid amid transfer rumors linking the striker with a move away from Galatasaray. In an interview with Brila.net, Onazi said that he believes Real Madrid would be the ideal destination for the Nigerian striker. Osimhen has also been linked with renewed interest from Chelsea, but the …

The Unity Cup has been officially recognized as a FIFA Tier 1 event, marking a major milestone for the tournament and further strengthening its growing international reputation ahead of next week’s competition at The Valley, south-east London. This year’s edition will feature four national teams from Nigeria, Jamaica, India and Zimbabwe competing in two semi-finals and a final scheduled for …