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Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the first major derby of the Premier League season when Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick’s side have had a rocky start to the season after losing a surprise 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season. The Red Devils bounced back with a comprehensive …

Post views: 34 By Wakawaka Sports The president of Smart City FC, the Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has expressed confidence in the club’s preparation for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, assuring that the Lagos-based team is ready to compete vigorously for success. Adeyinka, who is also Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, said …

By Russ Hobson Global News Posted September 11, 2026 23:53 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ season came to a stunning conclusion on Friday night at Blue Cross Park. The Goldeyes blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning in a 6-5 loss in Game 2 to …

Newly invited Nigerian international striker George Ilenikhena made another statement in the Saudi Premier League for Al Ittihad in their 3-1 win over Al Faisaly, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 20-year-old, who joined the Saudi side in January from Ligue 1 side Monaco, has been one of the league’s best strikers this season with four goals in six league games. In all …

The Nigerian Flamingos continued preparations for their next assignment with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Generation Next Queens in an 80-minute training match. The match provided the U-17 women’s national team with another opportunity to test their preparation, evaluate their options and develop their match acumen ahead of their competitive commitments. The Flamencos got off to a good start and …

Post views: 134 By Wakawaka Sports Former Kwara United coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has charged G Innovation FC players to remain focused and committed as they prepare for Sunday’s Lagos State Mini Football Association final against Larry FC. Biffo, speaking to the players ahead of the eagerly awaited final, urged them to take their personal development seriously by combining …

Juan Iglesias scored a late header to give Sevilla a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Friday’s La Liga clash. Nigerian international Chidera Ejuke was involved in the match when he came on in the 63rd minute in his fifth league appearance this season. Before the clash against Valencia, which was without the injured Umar Sadiq, …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, has called for a comprehensive restructuring of Nigerian football, stating that the country must move beyond an election-driven administration and establish a sustainable system capable of developing the sport for future generations. Chukwuemeka made the call in a detailed position paper titled “Football Reforms in Nigeria: My View”, …

Enugu Rangers have secured qualification to the next round of the CAF Champions League after overcoming Benin Republic champions AS Sobemap 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time in the second leg of the preliminary round in Lome on Friday. The result saw the Flying Antelopes progress 6-5 on aggregate after both games ended at 2-2, with …

Former Nigeria international winger Tijanni Babangida has praised Moses Simon’s longevity in the Nigeria senior team as he approaches his 100th appearance for the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Paris FC winger currently has 99 international caps and if he plays in either of the two upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau respectively, he will join a select group of …