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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, Falconets, earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against China PR in their second Group F match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland on Thursday night. The match was played at the Arena Sosnowiec. Coach Moses Aduku’s side started with intent and created the first clear chance through Janet Akekoromowei in the 17th minute. …

Post views: 35 The Nigeria Basketball Federation wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the late adjustments to the D’Tigress roster for the 2026 FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup, which begins today in Berlin. Five players named in the extended squad will not be able to participate. The reasons are separate and independent and none of them concern form, suitability, …

Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah’s new winger Suleiman Sani has received a provisional invitation to be part of the Nigeria senior national team for the upcoming AFCON qualifying matches later this month, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle contacted the 20-year-old, who is also on the roster drawn up by coach Eric Chelle for the U23 team, and informed him of his inclusion on …

Nigeria’s Falconets held China PR to a goalless draw in their second Group F match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland on Thursday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. In the match at the Arena Sosnowiec, both teams created chances, but neither could find the breakthrough as the Falconets secured their first point …

Noah Okafor has announced that he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breach of trust with the head coach. The 26-year-old has made 26 international appearances for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019, but only played 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off the bench in the …

The first edition of the National Intermediate Games, scheduled to be held in Lagos from October 1 to 15, 2026, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2027 to allow for further preparations and ensure a successful world-class inaugural edition. The Lagos State Sports Commission formally communicated the decision to the National Sports Commission following a thorough review of …

Femi Azeez, who recently joined English Premier League side Brighton from Championship side Millwall, is in a race to be fit for the AFCON qualifiers later this month, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Azeez, who is on the list of players called up by Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau respectively, is suffering from a …

D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale believes the absence of key point guards contributed to Nigeria’s problems during the latest window of the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, but insists the narrow loss to South Sudan proved his team can compete with established basketball powers in Africa. Nigeria suffered an 82-79 loss to South Sudan in their second match …

By Yemi Sodeeq Experienced Nigerian coach Fatai Osho has declared his readiness to take on a new coaching challenge, expressing his readiness to work with ambitious clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) or the Nigeria National League (NNL). Osho, who recently returned from a stint with Benin Republic side ASVO FC, said he has been evaluating new opportunities …

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers’ announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player who was acquitted of sexual assault charges last year is a major check-in for one of its biggest fans. Mary Loewen — known among Oilers fans as “Mama Stanley” for dressing as a sequined Stanley Cup during the playoffs — took to social media to say …