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The Nigerian Flamencos face a tough test against Cup holders Korea DPR on Friday as they look to secure a place in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The North Koreans, who have lifted the trophy twice since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, have been …

The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 returns with a delightful matchweek 4 on Saturday, October 24, as Jendol Superstores prepare to wrap up Zudachi Construction’s championship project, while Remed Healthcare hopes to prescribe bitter medicine to Daily Manna Global at the Lagos Business School Sports Arena. The opening fixture at 8:30am promises fireworks as Remed Healthcare attempts to cure …

Post views: 50 By Wakawaka Sports Toptier Sports Management is seeking a partnership with the Nigeria National League (NNL) to increase live television coverage of matches in the country’s second-tier football league. The founder and CEO of Toptier Sports Management, Chichi Nwoko, disclosed in Owerri that talks were ongoing with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT) …

Nigerian international Kanyinsola Yusuf was named Player of the Match after scoring a crucial goal and putting in a standout performance in the Flamingos’ 3-1 win over North Korea at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. Nigeria took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi before Oluebube doubled the lead in the 38th minute to send the …

The Nigerian National League (NNL) has rescheduled the opening match of the 2026/2027 season between Heartland FC of Owerri and Crown FC of Ogbomoso by one day. The match, initially scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, will now take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the same venue, with kick-off set for …

German football giants Borussia Dortmund have introduced a new initiative to encourage fans to put away their smartphones and enjoy matches without distractions, offering signed shirts and shopping vouchers to fans who limit their phone use during matches. The initiative, called “Fan Mode”, is launched in collaboration with the telecommunications company Vodafone through Dortmund’s official mobile application. It will reward …

Eric Chelle, the head coach leading Nigeria’s senior team, is facing an unprecedented technical workload as administrative drama and match chaos shake the Nigerian sporting landscape. READ ALSO: Eric Chelle remains defiant after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau, declares: ‘This is not the end’ | Sports247 Nigeria Eric Chelle has named 31 local players to the under-23 Olympic qualification squad, but …

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) club Doma United has signed a partnership agreement with Kaka Global. Doma United revealed this in a statement on its website on Friday. “Doma United FC has signed a one-year partnership with Kaka Global, a one-stop platform for convenient and hassle-free data plan purchases and recharges,” Doma said. “Kaka Global is the first company to …

Post views: 66 The state of the playing field at the Umuahia Township Stadium has become a matter of serious concern following the ninth week of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. What should have been a great improvement for the stadium has instead left Abia Warriors FC dealing with the consequences of a poorly executed renovation …

By Shane Jones Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2026 12:10 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles EDMONTON – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the game-winning goal to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid both shined with two goals and …