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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th anniversary of independence and called for renewed commitment to nation building and greater investment in youth through grassroots sports. Adeboye said Nigeria’s independence anniversary should provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the country’s journey but also to reflect …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has formally appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final. The appeal, presented on Tuesday, September 30 and signed by the deputy general secretary, Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, challenges the ruling of the CAF Women’s Football Organizing Committee of September 26. Edo Queens had won the final …

Post views: 72 By Silvernews Sports The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Chief Ugo Udezue, has commended Nigerian international basketball player, Blessing Ejiofor, for her efforts towards the development of grassroots basketball through her program of giving back to society. Udezue, who is also the NBBF vice-presidential candidate ahead of the federation’s …

Nine-time champions Enyimba FC recorded their first win of the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating Shooting Stars 4-2 in their rescheduled matchday two match in Aba on Wednesday night. The People’s Elephant, who had endured a difficult start to the campaign with just one point from their first five matches, finally came back to life …

Etihad Airways, Manchester City’s main sponsor, is considering legal action against the Premier League following the publication of the findings of an independent commission into the club’s long-running financial rules case. The Abu Dhabi-based airline said it was examining its legal options after the Premier League published details of the commission’s ruling, arguing that the way the findings were communicated …

Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje has reached a significant milestone in his Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) career, becoming only the second player in the last decade to score 100 top-flight goals. Obaje achieved the feat in Rangers’ match against Warri Wolves on Wednesday 30 September 2026, taking his NPFL career mark to a century. This historic goal adds another …

A Sporting Lagos fan, Andy Paul, has expressed his disappointment at the team’s finish after they drew goalless against Ikorodu City on Wednesday. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Enyimba roars, Rangers win in Ozoro and Lagos Derby ends goalless The fan, speaking after the match, described the match as a difficult debut match but said Sporting Lagos deserved more from the …

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has denied reports of a rift with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying there was no incident between him and the veteran striker despite the captain’s disappointment at being left on the bench during the team’s 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. Jesus spoke on Wednesday ahead of Portugal’s Nations League clash with Denmark in Copenhagen, where he sought …

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he is officially leaving Portugal’s training camp in the middle of the international break. He has stated that he will “tell the truth” about why he left amid reported frustration over his lack of minutes. Ronaldo was an unused substitute for Portugal in their 2-1 victory over Norway on Sunday, the first time in 18 …

Former Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, and media professional, Dare Kuti, has been appointed Media Director of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN). The appointment is contained in a letter dated September 27, 2026 and signed by the President of the GFN, Prince Kelvin Erhunmwunse. According to the federation, Kuti’s appointment came after …