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Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams were defeated in their return to the US Open women’s doubles after losing to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a thrilling three-set match on Friday. The Williams sisters, who have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including two US Open titles, fell 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7) in front of a packed …

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered an injury during Friday night’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. Osimhen opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 13th minute, finishing clinically after latching onto a pass from Lucas Torreira. However, the 27-year-old’s impressive start to the match was cut short after …

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is in a race against time to be fit for the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Osimhen continued his fiery start to the season with Galatasaray with the goal that opened the scoring for his team in the 16th minute. His sixth goal of the season in four games. …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers preserved their perfect record in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs on Friday, with a measured 79-70 victory over the defending champions Maktown Flyers on day six. The six-time league champions made an early statement, opening the game with an 11-0 lead and dominating the opening period 29-13. As Maktown battled …

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen had a mixed night for Galatasaray on Friday, scoring against İstanbul Başakşehir before being forced off with an injury that could raise concerns over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning shot that put Galatasaray ahead. Also read: “My injury …

Liverpool claimed their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season with a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday. Swedish striker Alexander Isak scored both goals in a quick early double (in the 6th and 9th minutes), both assisted by Cody Gakpo. This gave new manager Andoni Iraola his first league win after the …

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is in a race against time to be fit for the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Osimhen continued his fiery start to the season with Galatasaray with the goal that opened the scoring for his team in the 16th minute. His sixth goal of the season in four games. …

Post views: 11 On September 3, 2026, the Queen of Peace Model Secondary School, Oboama Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State, became a beacon of hope and unity as it hosted the conclusion of the 5th General Congress of the Rosary Crusade of Ahiara Diocesan Block. His Excellency Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Ahiara, presided …

MTN Nigeria, the official and exclusive communications partner to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has commended the Super Eagles on their stunning triumph over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the semi-final showdown of the ongoing AFCON tournament. In a display of sheer skill and grit, the Super Eagles showcased their unwavering determination at the Stade de la Paix Stadium in …

Former Super Eagles wild card Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Italian Serie A side Genoa on a free transfer after spending the last four years with Udinese, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Following the expiration of his contract with Udinese, the 31-year-old right-back, who was invited to the Nigerian senior team by former coach Gernot Rohr, has found a new home. Ehizibue was unable …