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Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi continues to provide support in ongoing efforts to promote greater awareness on the need for proper mental health care, HIV, tuberculosis, personal hygiene and sexual activities among girls, Sports247 reports. The former international supports the noble enlightenment campaign through his social development and human empowerment project in collaboration with Sports Bridge Foundation and Debriche …

Chelsea have announced that Mykhailo Mudryk has joined London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal. The Blues, in a statement, wrote on their website: “Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan. “Signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023, the Ukrainian international has made 73 appearances for the Blues and scored ten goals. “Mudryk …

Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have secured a place in the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Division 1 semi-finals after recording a convincing 94-run win over Malawi in Tanzania. The Nigerian team produced another impressive performance to maintain their perfect start to the competition, having previously defeated Uganda by four wickets in their opening match. Project reports The …

Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has completed a season-long loan move to German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund as the highly rated midfielder continues his development away from the Emirates Stadium. The England youth international will spend the 2026/27 season at Dortmund, where he is expected to gain valuable first-team experience and further develop his game in one of Europe’s most competitive …

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers secured their second consecutive victory in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs, pulling away from the Lagos Raptors for a 69-50 win on Monday night. After an even 15-15 first quarter in which the Raptors struggled against the KingsMen, the home team took control of the game by outscoring the Raptors 20-9 in …

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has denied a FIFA letter stating that Nigeria faces possible suspension from international football over claims of government interference in the country’s football administration affairs. The federation described the document, which has been circulating in some media, as fake and stressed that FIFA had issued no such threats against Nigeria. The controversial letter states that …

World football governing body FIFA says the alleged letter threatening to sanction Nigeria following the mass resignation of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board did not come from them, OwnGoalNigeria.com. An NFF staff handed over a letter to our editorial team threatening to ban Nigeria and demanding an explanation on the dissolution of the board of directors led by Ibrahim …

Nigeria and South Korea finished 1-1 in the last friendly match between the two teams before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Striker Mary Mamudu was back in form to lead the Nigerian Under-20 women’s team, Falconets, on Tuesday afternoon, but the Asians equalized from the penalty spot with 12 minutes remaining. Read also: FIFA accepts …

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has questioned some managers and staff members of the institute over their non-participation in the mandatory Tuesday and Thursday fitness and aerobics exercises organized by the management. The exercise, which is part of management’s efforts to promote physical fitness, healthy living and well-being of staff, …

The Super Eagles will begin their 2027 African Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Barea of ​​Madagascar. completesports.com information. The matchday one fixture is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday, September 23. Eric Chelle’s team will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying match against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday 27 September. …