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Nigeria has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, from September 7 to 21. Team Nigeria defeated Benin 3-1 in the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Friday, July 17. The Nigerian team secured its place in the continental championship, scheduled for September 7-21, with a hard-fought 3-1 …

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three British Lions secure a 6-4 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup Bronze match, Saturday night. France was behind 4-0 in the first half through goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and two goals from Saka. However, a good performance in the second half saw France try to recover with …

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described as “crazy” the prospect of facing Spanish teenager Lamine Yamalin in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, more than 18 years after a now-iconic photograph showed the soccer legend cradling the future Spanish star as a child. The extraordinary story has become one of the defining narratives ahead of the World Cup final …

History has repeated itself in Sweden as Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Football Academy successfully defended their Gothia Puma Trophy (B17) crown, defeating Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in a thrilling grand final at the Gamla Ullevi Stadium. The decisive breakthrough came from none other than the tournament’s most lethal marksman, Memud Olamillekan Frankwhose first half goal ensured that the Ikenne academy …

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign left-wing England international Morgan Rogers in a blockbuster deal worth £117 million, beating Arsenal to one of the Premier League’s most sought-after attacking talents. The deal, reached on Saturday, marks one of the biggest transfers of the summer window and underlines Chelsea’s determination to strengthen manager Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead …

Nigerian international striker Victor Boniface demonstrated his readiness for the start of the new season with a brace for Bayer Leverkusen in a 7-0 victory over amateur team Sportfreunde Baumberg, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Boniface is back at the club after spending last season on loan at Werder Bremen, where he failed to make enough of an impact to earn a permanent …

In a thrilling rescheduled match in Aba on Wednesday, Enyimba secured a 2-1 win against Bendel Insurance, breaking a 15-year home jinx. Goals from Joseph Atule and Chijioke Mbaoma marked Enyimba’s first victory over Insurance since 2008, propelling them to consecutive wins in the current NPFL season. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when Atule scored for the …

Post views: 53 By Wakawaka Sports The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Abia State Chapter, Kingsley Okwum, has appealed to the Abia State Government to consider installing a modern synthetic pitch at the Umuahia Township Stadium as part of the ongoing renovation, describing it as the best long-term solution for the facility. Speaking on the …

Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi has declared himself ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning in the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League on Saturday. The 21-year-old produced another outstanding performance, clocking 9.84 seconds to defeat reigning world champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica, who placed second in 9.87 seconds, while Romell Glave of Great Britain finished third in …

Ikorodu City FC President Sanmi Doherty has called for a balanced approach to ongoing reforms in Nigerian football, insisting that grassroots development and youth academies must take priority over imposing heavy financial obligations on clubs. READ ALSO: Club owners must embrace reforms or risk being left behind’: NSC CEO Bukola Olopade pushes for NPFL review His comments come in response …