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Defending champions Beyond Limits Football Academy of Nigeria made a strong statement at the Gothia Cup 2026, dismantling Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna with a spectacular 7-0 victory at the SKF Arena on Tuesday. The Group B17 tournament favorite was back to his lethal best, boosted by a masterful performance from striker Memud Olamillekan Frank, who took the match ball after …

Post views: 35 By Wakawaka Sports Since the end of the Nigerian civil war, sport has remained one of the most powerful tools of national unity. No other sector has managed to bring Nigerians of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds together like sport has. It has continued to bridge divides, heal old wounds and promote peaceful coexistence across …

23-year-old Nigerian international striker Rafiu Durosinmi is heading towards an exit from Belgian club Genk, six months after joining the team from Czech Republic side Viktoria Plzen, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. According to the Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, he is the transfer priority of Genk, who are willing to pay 10.5 million euros to make him the most expensive signing in the …

Spain has reached the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 2-0 in a thrilling encounter in Dallas on Tuesday evening. Luis de la Fuente’s side blunted a French side full of attacking flair, and managed to control the game with few chances. The Spanish team deservedly earned their place in Sunday’s final thanks to goals from …

France coach Didier Deschamps questioned the referee after France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain on Tuesday. While admitting that his team was technically inferior and outmatched, Deschamps berated referee Ivan Barton and asked reporters: “Is the referee at the level required to officiate a World Cup semi-final?” Deschamps’ frustrations stemmed from some key refereeing decisions during the match …

In American footballEvery game needs players, coaches and fans. But you also need people who understand the rules, manage the pressure and protect the pace of the game. For Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, refereeing became a way to be close to football and help make the game more disciplined, fair and professional. Yemisi is a former footballer, a graduate of the …

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The Premier League is home to a host of the best football players from around the world. In terms of national representation, Nigeria is ranked 15th with the 2026/27 season underway. For now, there are ten players representing 2.5 percent of all players in the division. While that number could change over the rest of the transfer window, there are …

Technology continues to reshape industries and football is no exception. Futbol Conect has entered the African sports technology landscape with a digital platform that connects players, clubs, academies, coaches, scouts, agents, referees, sponsors and fans through innovative online solutions. The platform simplifies football networking, talent identification, recruitment, event promotion and professional profile management, while reducing barriers that traditionally limit access …

Former Benin Republic international Mouritala Ogunbiyi has revealed why he chose to represent the Cheetahs rather than his country of birth, Nigeria, saying the decision was driven by opportunity, appreciation and the chance to fulfill his international ambitions. Speaking exclusively to Sports247 during the colorful appreciation ceremony held in honor of the immediate past of the Nigerian Football Coaches Association …