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Life Sciences, FESSA and MSA headed the list of teams that achieved qualification from the knockout phase of the Lagos University Students Union (ULSU) Super Cup after impressive victories at the UNILAG Sports Center on Tuesday. In the women’s competition, SOSSA, ULLSSA, PESSA, MSA, FESSA and Architecture They also earned their place in the next round with impressive performances. In …

The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), Shola Ogunnowo, has supported the second term re-election bid of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, describing his leadership as progressive and worthy of continuity. Ogunnowo made the call on Friday evening during a WhatsApp interview session on popular Nigerian group, Sports World Platform, …

Real Madrid kicked off life under manager José Mourinho with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Spanish third-division side AD Alcorcón in their opening pre-season training match on Friday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The match, played behind closed doors at Valdebebas, marked Mourinho’s first outing since returning to the Santiago Bernabéu and served primarily as a fitness exercise ahead …

New Juventus striker Jeff Ekhator, who was signed from Serie A side Genoa, says his playing style is similar to that of Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. This was made known during a meet and greet organized by the club for his presentation as a new player in their ranks. Head coach Luciano Spalleti considers it a big …

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Anthony Joshua avoids distraction from Tyson Fury, insists he is fully focused on victory. This Saturday he put to rest speculation that he is thinking more about an epic fight with Tysion Fury later this year, rather than focusing on how to defeat Kristian Prenga this weekend. Sports247 reports that, with the London 2012 Olympics gold medalist set for a …

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 …