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Grassroots football remains one of the most important foundations of Nigerian football, providing young talents with opportunities to showcase their skills, compete for recognition and pursue professional careers. With investment from the private sector and sponsorship from organizations like 1xBet, local football tournaments have the potential to become more organized, competitive and impactful. While the 1XCUP 2026 tournaments prepare for …

Post views: 139 By Wakawaka Sports Abia Warriors FC have appealed to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to withdraw the five-match suspension imposed on their media manager, Chidera Favor Igwe, contesting an allegation of inadequate security during the matchday 10 match on Sunday 25 October 2026. The Umuahia-based club described the suspension as excessive and unjustified, insisting that …

The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has urged sports journalists to promote gender equality by giving greater visibility to female athletes, coaches, administrators and other women in sports. Gumel made this request during the NOC Women’s Commission seminar for sports journalists in Abuja on Monday, October 26. The NOC president said the media plays a …

Sending ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026). The Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Honorable Bukola Olopade, has practically become a forward-looking prophet as he predicted better days for the country’s young athletes. Sports247 reports that Olopade made the prediction while speaking about his expectations for this year’s Youth Olympic Games, which will be held this …

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles gathered all 31 invited players on the pitch ahead of their qualifying match against the Democratic Republic of Congo as the team begins its bid to return to the 2028 Olympic Games men’s football tournament in Los Angeles. The latest arrivals were Rangers International trio Chimobi Igwilo, Kenneth Igboke and Chibueze Oputa, who joined the camp on …

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Bruno Fernandes can no longer be trusted as captain and should leave European football for Saudi Arabia after his public criticism of manager Michael Carrick. Scholes’ attack came after Fernandes questioned Carrick’s tactics following United’s humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como last Wednesday. Asked if Carrick made a mistake tactically, Fernandes said: “That’s …

CNS Spikers defeated NSCDC 3-2 (25-23, 25-15, 23-25, 25-27, 15-10) in a thrilling encounter on day 11 of the CGC Volleyball Premier League 2026 finals in Abuja on Monday, October 26. CNS Spikers took the first two sets 25-23 and 25-15 to establish a commanding lead, but NSCDC fought back to win the third set 25-23 before edging the fourth …

Terem Moffi’s goal was not enough as Hamburg suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday. Also in action was Raphael Onyedika, who played all 90 minutes in the Cup tie. With 3-0 remaining, Moffi scored a goal for Hamburg with 11 minutes remaining, which turned out to be only …

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been honored at the Best of Africa Awards 2026, winning the Beyond the Pitch Award in association with the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) in recognition of his philanthropic initiatives and contributions to the development of football in Nigeria. The Coventry City striker received the honor on Monday in London for his commitment to giving …

Post views: 40 By Wakawaka Sports The appeals committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), chaired by lawyer Emmanuel Okibe, has rejected a petition by former NBBF president Olumide Oyedeji challenging the outcome of the federation’s 2026 elections. The commission declared the petition unfounded, citing insufficient evidence to support its allegations, and confirmed the election results. Oyedeji had contested …