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Shangz FC emerged champions of the 2026 JB Unity Cup Tournament after defeating New Stars FC 1-0 in a closely contested final played at Onibukun Primary School, Ota, Ogun State. The month-long grassroots football competition, sponsored by JB Hotel and Suites under the leadership of its CEO, Jeremiah Adenuga, brought together some of the best community football teams in and …

Polish coach Jan Urban defended his team’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in yesterday’s friendly match in Lisbon, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Poland twice came from behind to draw against Nigeria, scoring at the end of both halves, a result that at least saves the coach his job after a streak of defeats, including in the World Cup playoff. Despite stopping a losing …

Portugal’s FC Porto striker, Terem Moffi, has confessed that he and his Nigerian teammates will find next week’s international friendly against Portugal difficult, but quickly added that they will give their best. READ ALSO: Philip Shaibu praises Super Eagles and SSA Adeboye after Unity Cup and friendly with Poland Sports247 reports that the hitman on loan from France’s OGC Nice …

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has revealed that he is expecting a tough game against Portugal in next week’s international friendly. Moffi, who scored a goal in Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Jamaica in the Unity Cup final, also scored as the Super Eagles drew 2-2 against Poland in Wednesday’s international friendly. In the 23rd minute of the match, FC Porto …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)’s historic return to the FIFA World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after an important pre-tournament friendly against Chile was abruptly canceled over fears related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, the Leopards now face not only soccer challenges but also …

Gaibayo Sports Management has announced plans to organize a three-day Mega Scouting Tournament aimed at discovering and promoting young football talents on the international stage. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18, 2026 at the NITEL Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. According to the organisers, the event will serve as a platform for aspiring footballers …

Nigeria’s senior team was held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly match in Warsaw, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria came out flying from the start of the match and were rewarded for their dominance when Moses Simon set up Terem Moffi for the first goal of the match in the 25th minute. Initially it was flagged for offside …

At just 18 years old, Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna has become one of the most notable young promises in European football after a meteoric rise at Swedish giant AIK Fotboll. READ ALSO: Uganda beats Nigeria to secure hosting rights for the 2031 African Games Just 10 months ago, the teenage sensation completed a modest €750,000 move from the Kaduna-based Ikon …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was brilliant as the Nigerian team drew 2-2 with World Cup-bound Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night. Okoye put on an impressive display, denying many of Poland’s stars, led by Ballon d’Or winner Robert Lewandowski. The Nigerian team, led by Wilfred Ndidi under the management of Eric Chelle, controlled more of the ball …

A Przemyslaw Wisniewski goal in added time allowed Poland to force the Nigerian Super Eagles to a 2-2 draw in Wednesday’s international friendly match in Warsaw. The Super Eagles were on the verge of achieving two consecutive victories against Poland, thanks to goals from Moffi and substitute Paul Onuachu. But with just seconds left in the game, Wisniewski volleyed a …