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Striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun continued his excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the United States secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and record back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time in decades. READ ALSO: ‘We are focused on constant growth’: Olatoye talks about Sports Flames’ strategic partnership with ABS FC Although Balogun did not …

Post views: 27 Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has joined well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the Vice President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, on his birthday. In a statement, the astute administrator described DSP Barau as a visionary leader and a sportsperson who is passionate about the growth of the sports sector. According to Iorfa, “I would …

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is highly unlikely to start against Ghana in the second Group L match of the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Tuchel intends to protect Saka by bringing him off the bench, with plans to make him a starter for the final group match against Panama. Despite not being in the starting line-up …

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Abayomi Ademola Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro is close to completing a permanent transfer to Italian club Pisa following his impressive loan move from Inter Milan. The 21-year-old spent the 2025/26 campaign with Pisa, making 24 league appearances and registering one assist despite the club’s relegation from Serie A after just one season in the top flight. …

Post views: 11 By Wakawaka Sports Aboh Mbaise’s Silversports Football Club will officially begin their campaign in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (FA) league when they take on Evermore Football Club in their opening match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium training ground, Owerri, on Tuesday morning. Aboh Mbaise’s side will be aiming for a good start in the …

Nigerian international defender Ola Aina has picked three players of Nigerian descent who he believes would have improved the team if they had agreed to play for the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Aina, who played in England at youth level before moving to Nigeria, believes that some players would have lifted the team if they had followed a similar …

As the countdown approaches this weekend’s Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) national trials, officials at the National Sports Commission (NSC) have raised expectations for a transparent, competitive and world-class process. Sports247 gathered that this expectation is contained in a press release issued by the NSC ahead of the three-day athletics competition at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) sports complex …

Zadok Yohanna will remain at Brighton & Hove Albion during the 2026/27 campaign, with the Premier League club ruling out the possibility of sending the youngster out on loan, reports completesports.com information. Reports had suggested Yohanna could leave on a temporary deal this summer, but Brighton are keen for the promising defender to continue his development at the club. The …

Morocco’s performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have impressed pundits across the football world and Nigerian international Nduka Ugbade believes the Atlas Lions are moving towards something even bigger than their famous run in Qatar. Speaking to Brila.net, Ugbade did not hide his admiration for what he has seen so far in Morocco. Ismael Saibari scores the opening goal. …