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The choice of who will be the government-anointed candidate for the position of president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has been narrowed down to just two names, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Following the resignation of Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the NFF board of directors, fresh elections will be held for the football house seats by a normalization committee that will …

The official mascot and logo of the 23rd National Sports Festival, dubbed “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026”, were unveiled in Enugu, with the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, promising that the Games will be the largest and most sponsored edition in the history of the Festival. The mascot was unveiled on Friday by the …

Post views: 61 By Wakawaka Sports The President of Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) has been commended for his invaluable support towards the success of the 10th NIPOST National Sports Festival in Edo State. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC), through the Chairman of its Marketing and Sponsorship Sub-Committee, Aituari Igbinadion, has expressed appreciation to the President of the …

Former Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has revealed that he had the best time during his tennis career. The 45-year-old Swiss legend will be inducted in her first year of eligibility alongside broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo. Read also:US Open: Why Venus keeps getting wild cards –Stubbs Let us remember that Federer finished his competitive career with 1,251 victories, …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has entered a transitional phase following the resignation of its President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and members of the Executive Committee. In a major development, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, former Deputy Secretary General, to oversee the NFF Secretariat as Acting Secretary General. Dr. Ademola …

Regin College produced a brilliant second half performance to defeat Federal Technical College (FTC) Yaba 3-0 and emerge champions of the inaugural Sporting Lagos Secondary Schools Cup at the historic Elegbata Sports Complex on Lagos Island. The convincing victory allowed Reign College to not only lift the competition’s first trophy, but also complete a remarkable sweep of the tournament’s top …

A leading voice of the Nigerian football fans movement, Ogunfuwa, has appealed for peace, unity and reconciliation among stakeholders following the resignation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, from his position. Ogunfuwa, while reacting to the development, said the current situation should not allow divisions within supporters clubs to deepen further, stressing that …

Post views: 89 Dr Sunday Obaseki, an administrative resource and official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will lead the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League on an interim basis, reports Wakawaka Sports Extra. Following Thursday’s resignation of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau as president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as general secretary …

Nigeria fringe international midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has left English League One side Barnsley due to mutual termination of his contract with one year remaining, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Barnsley have been trying to offload Nwakali for some time, with the 28-year-old having barely played since the 2024/25 season. He made 26 appearances in his first season at the club, scoring a fine …

Nigerian football is often judged by trophies won at senior level, stars playing abroad and national teams competing on the biggest stages. But somewhere beneath that layer of headlines, another story has been quietly unfolding: a story built around young players, competitive football, data, scouting and opportunity. That story is The Creative Championship (TCC). Now, after six completed seasons, 632 …