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Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Shola Abdulraheem on a two-year contract from top-flight club Kwara United. The Kwara-born midfielder joins the four-time NPFL champions after an impressive spell with Kwara United, where he played a key role in the club’s historic triumph at the 2025 Federation President Cup, the first …

Post views: 68 By Ohis Asein President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his goodwill and best wishes to Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the ongoing Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence that they will once again make the country proud through exceptional performances. The President’s message was conveyed to FAKS MEDIA in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Persons …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrick Motsepe says the recently concluded 2026 World Cup was left incomplete due to the absence of two of African football’s powerhouses, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Motsepe said the absence of Nigeria and Cameroon created a gap in the tournament which Spain won with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final on Sunday. Both countries …

Roland Ezukuike Team Nigeria opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with para powerlifter Roland Ezukuike clinching a silver medal in the men’s lightweight Group A event. Ezukuike put in an impressive performance on the opening day of the para powerlifting competition, finishing behind England’s Mark Swan, who took the gold medal in front of …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars FC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season with the signing of attacking midfielder Abdulraheem Shola from Kwara United on a two-year contract. Sports247 reports that Sai Masu Gida has officially unveiled the talented playmaker, adding another creative option to their midfield as the club steps up preparations for the …

An international advisory group flagged South African Themba Zwane’s latest red card against Mexico during the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as an incident linked to irregular betting patterns and potential match-fixing flags. Recall that Zwane received a red card in the 84th minute of South Africa’s 2-0 loss to Mexico on June 11, 2026, for raising …

Vinicius Jr has spent years making headlines for dazzling defenders, winning trophies and standing up to racism. This time, however, the Real Madrid star is dominating the conversations for something completely different. Vinicius Jr has revealed a noticeably different appearance after undergoing a chin harmonization procedure, a cosmetic treatment designed to improve the jawline and facial structure. Vinicius Jr and …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an increase in prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with tournament winners receiving $2 million. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the expanded prize fund ahead of the competition, which will take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026. The champions’ reward represents a …

Post views: 43 The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, says he is pleased with the formidable athletics team that will participate in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially open tomorrow, Thursday 23 July 2026. The 6-day athletics events will take place from Monday 27 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 at Scotstoun …

Faculty of Physical and Health Sciences Student Association (FPHSSA) Coach Daniel Joshua has praised the Lagos University Students Union (ULSU) to revive competitive sports, describing the tournament as a vital platform to discover and showcase student-athletes across the institution. Speaking after his team’s 2-1 loss to MSA in the ULSU Super Cup knockout stage at the UNILAG Sports Centre, Joshua …