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Liberia has called up Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu to the national team for the first time ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header against Cape Verde. Julu earned his first invitation to Lone Star after an impressive run of form with the Niger Tornadoes, keeping three clean sheets in four appearances this month. Liberia will …

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup, while holders Manchester City have been drawn against League One side Bradford City after Wednesday’s fourth round. The quarter-final draw, conducted at Anfield following Liverpool’s penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea, also gave League Two side Fleetwood Town a home draw against Everton or Newcastle United. Project reports Crystal …

Post views: 226 By Wakawaka Sports Owerri-based Heartland FC will begin their campaign in the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season when they host Crown FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday, November 1. The Owerri-based side will bank on the experience of their technical director, Emmanuel Amunike, as they seek a strong start to their campaign …

As preparations intensify for the 2026 National Grassroots Sports Development Summit, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President for Grassroots Sports Development has launched a dedicated website to provide information, facilitate registration and deepen public engagement ahead of the historic event. The Summit, scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, …

Nigeria’s Future Eagles were eliminated from Level C competition at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after a shock 6-3 loss to Benin Republic on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. After thrashing New Caledonia 7-0 in the round of 32 this morning, Nigeria went into the round of 16 full of confidence, but were impressed by the U15 Guepards. …

Buruj Sports Academy is turning years of grassroots football success into an ambitious infrastructure project, unveiling a proposed stadium development in Ikorodu, Lagos State, which aims to transform opportunities for young Nigerian footballers. The academy, founded by Dr Waheed Salaudeen, has unveiled a new development design that includes a standard 105m x 68m football pitch, spectator stands, changing rooms, administrative …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary 2007/08 season with Manchester United has emerged as the most celebrated Ballon d’Or winning season in a new poll of all time, reigniting the debate over the greatest individual season in football history. The Portuguese superstar beat long-time rival Lionel Messi, whose remarkable 2012 season finished second, in the Ballon d’Or Of All Time (BOAT) initiative launched …

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on a dramatic night at Anfield. The teams had exchanged goals from the penalty spot in regulation time, with Morgan Rogers’ first goal canceled out by Cody Gakpo’s shot from the penalty spot shortly after in the final five minutes of the first half as …

Nigeria’s Future Eagles crashed out of C-level competition at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after suffering a 6-3 defeat to Benin Republic in the round of 16 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. The defeat ended Nigeria’s six-match unbeaten run in the tournament, despite another impressive goal-scoring performance from captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi, who scored twice, while Wisdom …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye, has pledged to prioritize grassroots sports development and talent discovery across the constituency if elected to the House of Representatives. Ajakaye said the constituency was blessed with talented youth who could excel in various sports disciplines if provided with adequate facilities, conducive environment and necessary support. The …