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Australia international Cristian Volpato is under police investigation after returning a positive oral fluid test result for cocaine following two separate speeding incidents in Sydney, casting a shadow over the midfielder’s career just weeks after representing the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NSW Police revealed the 22-year-old footballer was stopped twice in the space of two hours on …

Post views: 150 By Wakawaka Sports As the world turns its attention to the United States as the host country of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria (USGEAAN), Enugu State Chapter, today organized a community football match for the under-13 teams. The match, played between Nkanu East LGA and Oji River LGA …

Riluwan Idris won Team Nigeria’s third gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming the men’s heavyweight weightlifting title with a massive lift of 208kg in Glasgow on Friday. Competing with a bodyweight of just 86kg, Idris scored 132.8 points to edge out England’s Matthew Harding, who lifted 199kg to score 131.0 points and take Silver. Nicodemus Moses of …

Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his desire to win trophies with his new club, AC Milan. Chukwueze joined the Serie A giants from LaLiga club Villarreal in a deal worth €28m last month. The 24-year-old started training with his new teammates this week and made his unofficial debut in a friendly against Monza on Tuesday night. Ripples Nigeria …

Former Super Eagles goalie Carl Ikeme has revealed the abrupt end of his professional career and is still pained by not being able to represent Nigeria in a major tournament. Ikeme, 40, was at the peak of his career back in 2017 when doctors diagnosed the goalkeeper with leukemia. On July 6, 2017, Wolverhampton Wanderers announced that Ikeme had been …

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Shola Abdulraheem on a two-year contract from top-flight club Kwara United. The Kwara-born midfielder joins the four-time NPFL champions after an impressive spell with Kwara United, where he played a key role in the club’s historic triumph at the 2025 Federation President Cup, the first …

Post views: 68 By Ohis Asein President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his goodwill and best wishes to Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the ongoing Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence that they will once again make the country proud through exceptional performances. The President’s message was conveyed to FAKS MEDIA in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Persons …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrick Motsepe says the recently concluded 2026 World Cup was left incomplete due to the absence of two of African football’s powerhouses, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Motsepe said the absence of Nigeria and Cameroon created a gap in the tournament which Spain won with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final on Sunday. Both countries …

Roland Ezukuike Team Nigeria opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with para powerlifter Roland Ezukuike clinching a silver medal in the men’s lightweight Group A event. Ezukuike put in an impressive performance on the opening day of the para powerlifting competition, finishing behind England’s Mark Swan, who took the gold medal in front of …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars FC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season with the signing of attacking midfielder Abdulraheem Shola from Kwara United on a two-year contract. Sports247 reports that Sai Masu Gida has officially unveiled the talented playmaker, adding another creative option to their midfield as the club steps up preparations for the …