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Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the best player in the world at a ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is the fifth Englishman to win in total, with Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966) and Kevin Keegan (1978 and 1979) being the …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace as Galatasaray defeated city rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig derby on Monday, helping the defending champions return to the top of the table. The Super Eagles striker produced a decisive first-half performance at RAMS Park in Istanbul, scoring in the 29th and 44th minutes to give Galatasaray a two-goal …

The Acting Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, has praised Nigeria U-17 girls, Flamingos, for their impressive 3-1 victory over two-time winners Korea DPR on Friday, which secured their place in the last 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. During a visit to the team’s training session on Monday morning, Ikpeme …

Nigerian singer Burna Boy presented the 2026 Socrates Award to Arsenal striker Bukayo Saka during the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday. The award recognizes footballers who use their influence, resources and public reputation to support humanitarian causes and improve the lives of people in their communities. Burna Boy presented the honor to Saka after commenting on his efforts …

Post views: 208 By Wakawaka Sports Niger Tornadoes coach, Kabiru Dogo, has praised his team’s performance following their 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors in their matchday 10 fixture of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. Dogo described the victory as a significant achievement for his team, insisting that the Niger Tornadoes …

Defending champions Lagos Knights made a devastating statement of intent in the Showtime Flag Football League Season XV on Sunday, October 25, 2026, dismantling Delta Panthers 52-0 in a one-sided Game Week 5 encounter at Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, Lagos. What had promised to be a fierce competition quickly turned into a display of championship quality as the Knights …

Barau FC CEO Dominic Iorfa has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and the club’s technical advisor Eugene Agagbe. Speculation about the relationship between the two referees intensified after Iorfa was seen on the bench during the club’s final matches. Iorfa denies breaking up with Agagbe However, the former Nigerian international insisted that there was no misunderstanding between them …

Nigeria’s U-15 team, Future Eagles, have secured their first win at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, following a 2-1 comeback win against Cyprus on Monday. Future Eagles, who arrived in Baku on Thursday, failed to pick up a win in their first three games, registering draws against South Sudan, Jordan and Gambia. In their …

Gateway Horns put on a ruthless display of attacking precision and defensive authority on Sunday, October 25, 2026, crushing Rivers Alphas 38-0 in their Showtime Flag Football League Season XV Week 5 fixture at Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, Lagos. READ ALSO: Ruthless Knights Humiliate Panthers 52-0 As Oyerinde Leads Showtime Season XV Demolition For the Horns, it was a …

Post views: 23 Professor Eddie Oparaoji, Chairman of the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), has paid a condolence visit to the Chief Lawyer-Engineer Obioma Success Akagburuonye, ​​​​Akaraugo I of Igboland, and his family following the demise of his beloved mother, Nneoma Nneokwukwe Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye Amuchie. Also present were the Hon. Sir Chris Uche Agomuo, member of the MPR 2027 …