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Post views: 15 From Silvernews.com.ng Former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke, has called on Africans around the world to support the South Africa national football team at the FIFA World Cup, stressing that football remains a powerful tool for unity, healing and reconciliation. Speaking in an interview with Wakawaka Sports Extra, the former Barcelona player acknowledged that …

Nnanna Chigozie Ewuzie, Compliance Manager at 1xBet Nigeria, participated in the Responsible Gaming Symposium, where she focused on one of the biggest challenges to safer gaming in Africa: players must understand protection tools before they can use them effectively. At the Symposium, Nnanna presented 1xBet vision on player education as a central part of responsible gaming. His comments were based …

Former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has revealed that he was a more versatile and complete striker than Erling Haaland, whose game is largely one-dimensional. Ibrahimović noted that Haaland is lethal and intelligent inside the box and does exactly what is necessary to score without wasting energy. In contrast, Ibrahimović described himself as much more versatile and enjoyed playing with …

With some of the pomp and splendor of the opening ceremony on Thursday night in Mexico City over, the 2026 FIFA World Cup truly began.‎‎The Bafana Bafana of Mexico and South Africa settled an old debt from 16 years ago on this same stage.‎A lackluster performance from Hugo Broos’ men saw them go down 2-0 on the night. Referee Wilton …

Planet FC booked their place in the next stage of the Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs after defeating Abray Sports FC 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw in normal time. In the entertaining encounter played inside the Rashidi Yekini Mainbow at the George Innih Stadium on Friday afternoon, both teams fought fiercely for a coveted playoff berth, with …

Real Madrid entered February with momentum. A single injury has complicated that outlook. Jude Bellingham is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a hamstring problem during a league match against Rayo Vallecano. The moment is as important as the injury itself. The national matches continue to arrive quickly. European commitments leave little room for disruption. The midfielder has become …

Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has admitted that Nigeria’s failure to qualify for consecutive FIFA World Cups remains one of the biggest disappointments of his career as a football administrator. READ ALSO: Terem Moffi believes the Super Eagles are close to ending the wait for the AFCON Trophy Reflecting on the Super Eagles’ absence from consecutive …

Super Eagles legend Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha received the special ‘Top Man of the Match’ award for his impressive performance in Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 defeat of Spain in their opening match of the 1998 FIFA World Cup France. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, Okocha revealed the silver trophy from a personalized case. “Hello, I’m JJ Okocha. …

Post views: 28 By Wakawaka Sports A visit to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, revealed considerable progress being made on ongoing works at the facility, with stakeholders expressing optimism over the pace and quality of the development. The project further highlighted the growing role of indigenous skills in transforming Nigeria’s sports infrastructure, with Mr Ebi …

Portugal put up a tough fight to beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. Pedro Neto, from Chelsea, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, but Nigeria responded and Akor Adams (37′) punished the home team’s carelessness in defense. Pedro Neto celebrates during the international friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria. (Photo …