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Football World’s attention briefly returned to domestic action after the Premier League officially published its fixture list for the 2026-27 season. Without worrying about the ongoing FIFA World Cup, the schedule has already thrown up several intriguing storylines, including a successful opening weekend clash involving Liverpool and Newcastle United. Reigning champions Arsenal will begin the defense of their crown against …

Rivers United of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are reportedly monitoring a move for former Nigerian U23 defender Isaiah Ejeh, as the club begins early preparations for the team’s rebuild ahead of the new season. Ejeh, who was previously on the books of Bangladesh giants Bashundhara Kings, is understood to be open to a return to the NPFL, with …

Nigeria senior national team coach, Eric Chelle, has given his approval to the invitation of a new left back for the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. As we reported, the coach has identified three areas in which the team needs more options: at left back, in attacking midfield and also in attack, where a priority is to have …

Striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun continued his excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the United States secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and record back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time in decades. READ ALSO: ‘We are focused on constant growth’: Olatoye talks about Sports Flames’ strategic partnership with ABS FC Although Balogun did not …

Post views: 27 Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has joined well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the Vice President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, on his birthday. In a statement, the astute administrator described DSP Barau as a visionary leader and a sportsperson who is passionate about the growth of the sports sector. According to Iorfa, “I would …

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is highly unlikely to start against Ghana in the second Group L match of the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Tuchel intends to protect Saka by bringing him off the bench, with plans to make him a starter for the final group match against Panama. Despite not being in the starting line-up …

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Abayomi Ademola Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro is close to completing a permanent transfer to Italian club Pisa following his impressive loan move from Inter Milan. The 21-year-old spent the 2025/26 campaign with Pisa, making 24 league appearances and registering one assist despite the club’s relegation from Serie A after just one season in the top flight. …

Post views: 11 By Wakawaka Sports Aboh Mbaise’s Silversports Football Club will officially begin their campaign in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (FA) league when they take on Evermore Football Club in their opening match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium training ground, Owerri, on Tuesday morning. Aboh Mbaise’s side will be aiming for a good start in the …

Nigerian international defender Ola Aina has picked three players of Nigerian descent who he believes would have improved the team if they had agreed to play for the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Aina, who played in England at youth level before moving to Nigeria, believes that some players would have lifted the team if they had followed a similar …