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Post views: 10 By Ohis Asein Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Aberdeen, Scotland, have received their full camp allowance, with sprint sensation Favor Ashe praising the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its outstanding welfare package. Speaking from the team’s training ground, Ashe, fondly called “Nigeria’s nightmare” by athletics fans for his explosive speed on …

Defending Gothia Puma Trophy (B17) champions, Nigeria’s Beyond Limits FA, have officially booked their ticket to the knockout stage in impressive fashion, dismantling India’s Sudeva Delhi FC 7-0 at the SKF Arena. The headline of the day belonged to none other than the tournament’s most notable talisman, Memud Olamillekan Frankwho gave a masterclass in clinical finishing by scoring four sensational …

Recently capped Nigerian international striker Rafiu Durosinmi is close to completing his transfer to Belgian first division side Genk from relegated Italian side Pisa, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Genk won the race for his signing despite a strong push from Turkish Trabzonspor, who had to pay more in personal terms than the Belgians. As reported by Sky journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the …

Chelsea have handed young defender Landon Emenalo a major opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the senior team after new manager Xabi Alonso promoted the highly regarded academy graduate to the first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. This development marks another significant milestone in the career of the 18-year-old, son of former Super Eagles defender Michael …

US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where he is expected to jointly hand over the coveted World Cup trophy to the winners of the tournament together with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The confirmation comes just days before the showpiece of world football reaches its climax, with reigning European champions Spain taking on …

The Nigerian women’s tennis team is on the verge of making history as the quartet of Etoro Bassey, Success Ogunjobi, Khadijat Mohammed and Oyinlomo Quadre, under the guidance of coach Rotimi Akinloye, continue their impressive campaign at the 2026 Billie Jean King Europe/Africa Cup Group III Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian team has put itself in …

Leandro Trossard completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on Wednesday for a reported fee of £15.3 million ($21 million). The 31-year-old Belgian winger, who featured in the 2026 World Cup, joined the Gunners from Brighton in January 2023. The winger played 174 times in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals and providing 34 …

Post views: 13 Nigerian centre-back Victor Collins, has ended his spell with Tanzanian Premier League side Singida Black Stars, after having his contract terminated due to months of unpaid wages. The Enugu-born defender has returned to Singida after completing a loan spell with Tanzanian club Mtibwa Sugar SC. He has now terminated his contract with his parent club by …

The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate the Argentine team after players celebrating their 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinals posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the disputed Falkland Islands, ESPN reports. During Wednesday’s post-match celebrations in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed out by fans that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas.” Argentina …

Former Super Eagles midfielder, sunday mba has scored the representation of Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 high, but also admits that it can be improved. Africa had nine automatic berths and earned an additional one in the playoffs, bringing the number to 10 countries (including a debut tournament for Cape Verde. With the exception of Tunisia, Africa witnessed …