Nigeria Under-20 team coach Abdullahi Maikaba has unveiled his list of players who will represent Nigeria in the WAFU B tournament after a month of training in Abuja, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Maikaba finalized his team for the tournament during the week, ending a process that saw more than 100 players lobby to make the team for the tournament in Ivory Coast. …
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Big Chocolate’s Kazeem and Ademulere lead star-studded ‘Fight for Liberty’ boxing card in Lagos
Also read: Oyekola vows to end Soja Boy’s career after signing rematch contract | Sports247 Nigeria Veteran boxer Durodola returns to the ring for an eight-round cruiserweight clash against Sodiq Adisa Akano. Encabezando el evento está la sensación invicta del peso pesado Samson “Big Chocolate” Kazeem, quien se enfrentará al ghanés Nii Offei Dodoo en una pelea de 10 asaltos. …
Read More »BUA has denied reports that it plans to acquire shares in Kano Pillars
BUA Group has denied reports that the company and its chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu are in talks to acquire the state’s 70% in Kano Pillars Football club. The company in its press release on Monday noted that it has not taken any action or communication with anyone in this regard. The statement read in part, “Our attention has been drawn …
Read More »NIS launches an eight-week summer core coaching program in Uyo
The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced plans to launch an eight-week summer grassroots coaching program in Uyo as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and improve the quality of training across Nigeria. The programme, which is expected to bring together aspiring and practicing coaches from …
Read More »S’EAST BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION BLAMES GUARANTOR ONI’S CLAIM, SAYS FOUR MEDICAL STAFF WERE PRESENT DURING THE ENUGU PHASE OF THE NBPL
Post views: 32 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association (SEBA) has rejected claims made by Oni Garantor in a video claiming that there were no medical staff available during the Enugu phase of the Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL), describing the claim as inaccurate. In a statement made available to the media by the association’s media officer, …
Read More »From Atlas Roars to Shark Bites: Africa’s 10 record-breaking teams and their unstoppable stars steal the show in 2026!
In a tournament that is rewriting the history books faster than a Lionel Messi hat-trick, Africa isn’t just showing up: it’s storming into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America! From the thunder of the Atlas Lions to the roar of the underdog Blue Sharks, the continent delivers drama, goals and rising stars that have fans around the world …
Read More »Manchester City appointed Maresca to take over Guardiola’s position as manager
Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. “Manchester City is a club I know very well and having the opportunity to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for …
Read More »Tobi Amusan wins the Paris Diamond League 100m hurdles in best performance of the season
Abayomi Ademola Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan continued her outstanding campaign in 2026 after claiming victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a time of 12.28 seconds. Amusan produced another dominant performance to finish ahead of a strong field, recording the same time for the third time this season and further underlining his remarkable consistency at …
Read More »Demilade Osho eyes pro career after DOA MVP award
Sixteen-year-old Demilade Osho says winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the Daniel Oreoluwa Adebiyi (DOA) Foundation Soccer Challenge 2026 has strengthened her resolve to pursue a professional soccer career. The Year 12 student emerged as the most outstanding player at the grassroots tournament held at Chrisland College, Idimu, Lagos, where he impressed coaches, spectators and football enthusiasts with …
Read More »Super Eagles duo not interested in summer transfer to Turkish side
Recent reports out of Türkiye have linked two senior Nigeria internationals with a summer transfer to two different teams in Türkiye in the current transfer frenzy. The Turkish team has been keen to recruit early and has ensured its targets are set early for the start of pre-season training. We can exclusively reveal that Trabzonspor’s plans to attract Samuel Chukwueze …
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