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English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion withstood a late challenge from rivals Newcastle United and Chelsea to complete the signing of Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The player arrived in London today and will undergo a routine medical examination, with an announcement said to be imminent today. He will sign a five-year contract …

Post views: 16 By Silvernews The President General of Ezeji Mbaise, Ezeji Chief Linus Nwajere, has assured that the 2026 edition of the Iri-Ji Mbaise Festival will retain its rich cultural and spiritual significance while being celebrated on a scale that will attract national and international attention. Nwajere gave the assurance while receiving members of the Central Planning Committee …

On the busy streets where football dreams are born with dusty balls and makeshift goals, a young man named Amusat Faruq Olamilekan first fell in love with the beautiful game. READ ALSO: Swedish giants AIK invite Nigerian wunderkind Shedrack Egboh to trials after Zadok Yohanna success Long before the bright lights of stadiums, tactical sessions and Nationwide League One (NLO) …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) board has announced the participation of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, as one of the resource persons in an upcoming refresher course for second-tier league coaches. Read Also: Afrinvest, Rangers International FC Join Forces In Exciting New Partnership The course aims to prepare coaches for the 2023/2024 league season, scheduled to kick off on …

Zverev beat British number three Jacob Fearnley in the second round Alexander Zverev finally broke his Grand Slam duck on Sunday 7 June 2026, beating Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5-7) 6-1 in a dramatic French Open final in five sets to win his first major title at the fourth attempt. The 29-year-old second-seeded German became the first male …

Nasarawa United technical advisor Mbwas Mangut celebrated his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Solid Miners defeated 5-3 on penalties in their President Federation Cup round of 16 match in Awka on Saturday. Nasarawa United squandered a two-goal lead as Rivers United came back from 2-0 down to force the game into extra time. Club Lafia will face Plateau United …

Post views: 59 By Silvernews Nigeria’s sporting mainstay, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Super Eagles for successfully defending their Unity Cup title following their impressive 3-0 victory over the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final played in London on Saturday. In a statement made available to the media, Agu-Ejidike described the victory as a significant boost …

Brighton & Hove Albion have made one of the summer’s most eye-catching transfers, agreeing to sign 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5 million. The move, which breaks the outbound transfer record for a player leaving Sweden, underlines the Seagulls’ reputation as one of Europe’s best talent scouts. Yohanna, who signed a …

Abayomi Ademola Tunisia endured a difficult end to their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a tough 5-0 defeat to Belgium in an international friendly on Friday. The result extends the Carthage Eagles’ winless streak to three games, having recorded one draw and two losses prior to the tournament. Belgium took control of the match through Leandro …

Slavia Prague and Nigeria international defender Igho Ogbu has been ruled out of the friendly against Portugal after suffering an injury in training this afternoon, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ogbu has been heavily involved with the Nigerian team in their summer friendly matches starting with the Unity Cup tournament in England. He starred in both matches against Zimbabwe and Jamaica respectively, and …