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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) made public two days ago the list of players who will represent Nigeria in the Unity Cup tournament in London and in the friendly matches against Poland and Portugal respectively. One name that featured on both lists was 23-year-old Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni, as we exclusively reported a week ago. In addition to being …

Post views: 14 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, heartily congratulates the former Imo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honorable Emeka Okoronkwo, on his appearance as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Imo State House of Assembly elections for Okigwe State Constituency. In a press release signed by …

With the rise of the online gaming industry, people are looking for platforms that run smoothly, provide easy access, and make the entire gaming experience enjoyable. There are many popular platform names in India, but one of the most discussed platforms this year is laser247. This growing popularity is due to the unique combination of various features that enhance the …

David Akande Harry Maguire admitted he was left “shocked and devastated” after discovering he would not be included in the England national football team’s next squad despite enjoying a strong campaign with Manchester United FC. The 33-year-old defender, who has scored seven goals in 66 appearances for England, missed Euro 2024 after suffering a calf injury …

While many eyes are starting to turn to this summer’s World Cup, there are still major club trophies to be determined. The biggest is the UEFA Champions League Final, which takes place on Saturday 30 May at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary. The match will see Arsenal, who are chasing their first Champions League title, take on 2025 reigning …

FitChild Sport Education Limited has launched a physical literacy program aimed at promoting sports education and holistic child development in primary schools across Lagos State. During the official launch of the initiative, the Founder and CEO of FitChild Sport Education Limited, Moses Ozoumeh, said the program was designed to enhance the psychomotor, cognitive, social and affective development of children through …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday to secure the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season. The Portuguese forward put in a superb performance to help Al Nassr to their first league crown since 2019 and also claimed his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia. …

Nigeria’s chances of reaching the world cup next month have received a major boost following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nigeria was beaten by the Congolese in the World Cup qualifying playoff and filed a protest questioning the eligibility of some players in the Congolese team. Their protest was dismissed by …

Rivers Hoopers returned to winning ways with a resounding 92-61 victory over Comets BC on day five of phase one of the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) on Thursday. The KingsMen, who opened up a 14-point lead when they lost by five points to Hoops & Read on day four, put in a more composed performance aided by …

Nigerian-born former England international Eniola Aluko will not be part of ITV’s television coverage for this year’s FIFA World Cup, but the former football star’s representatives have rejected claims she has been “abandoned” by the broadcaster. Initial reports in the UK had suggested that Aluko was left out of ITV’s pundit team following previous controversies involving colleague Ian Wright. Read …