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Comets Basketball Club president and former D’Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has rejected calls for peace following the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) council elections, insisting that justice and fair play should not be sacrificed for the sake of maintaining peace. Bakare, reacting to the controversy surrounding the recently concluded elections, argued that those seeking accountability in the electoral process should …

The Edo State Football Association, under the leadership of Chairman Fred Newton, has forged a partnership with technology company GreenBii in a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing grassroots football in Edo State. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, November 14, focuses on providing websites for 100 football clubs spread across the state’s 18 local government areas. Read Also: …

Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has landed another refereeing assignment at the 2026 African Futsal Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the Lagos-based referee set to act as second referee in Saturday’s match between Mozambique and Tanzania. The match, scheduled for 9pm on October 17, will mark Ojeleye’s second appearance in the continental championship, following his involvement in …

Chelsea returned from the international break with another outstanding performance, beating Everton 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, ending the Toffees’ unbeaten run in the Premier League season. Pedro Neto scored in both halves as he delivered the decisive strikes, helping Chelsea secure a valuable away win in a match which also saw a worrying injury to goalkeeper Emiliano …

The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 offered another explosive afternoon of football on Saturday, October 17, as Jendol Superstores opened their winning account with a stunning 3-1 comeback against Wellborn Hotels, while Daily Manna Bakery handed Zudachi Construction a bitter injury-time upset in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Lagos Business School Sports Arena. Sports247 reports that Wellborn Hotels …

Post views: 105 By Wakawaka Sports The Vice President-elect of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ugo Udezue, has pledged to work with the newly elected leadership to strengthen basketball development across the country, following his election on Thursday at the federation’s elective congress in Abuja. Udezue, in a statement of gratitude to the delegates, said his election represents a …

Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed great optimism that the team will bounce back with a better performance when they host Warri Wolves in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The ‘People’s Elephant’ are looking to bounce back quickly after suffering a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Katsina United last weekend. Also Read:Euromatch NPFL: Warri Wolves coach and captain …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has expressed deep condolences to Crown FC of Ogbomoso following the death of its team driver, Yinusa Popoola Amole, popularly known as Olaloomi, in a road accident involving the club’s touring party headed to Ogun State for a pre-season tournament. The accident, which occurred on Thursday, reportedly involved the club’s Toyota Coaster bus and a …

Nigeria’s women’s cadet team, Flamingos coach Akeem Busari and team captain Harmony Chidi have captured global attention ahead of their tango with Poland at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Sports247 reports that as both teams prepare for their opening match of this year’s World Cup on Saturday, Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) served a detailed preview …

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