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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)’s selection of athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has come under intense scrutiny following claims that only 12 of the 29 athletes invited to the camp actually participated in the national trials held in Lagos. AFN Executive Board member Lekan Soetan expressed concern about the selection process after the federation released its Commonwealth Games …

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp hailed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as extraordinary and expressed his amazement at their enduring brilliance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. in a talk with tribal football, The German tactician praised Messi’s tactical genius and scoring record, while applauding the 41-year-old Ronaldo’s relentless intensity and strong comeback mentality after facing criticism at the start …

Post views: 13 By Wakawaka Sports Heartland Queens will look to cap off a historic campaign by taking on Nasarawa Amazons in the 2026 Federation Cup Final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Saturday 11 July 2026. The Imo State-based women’s football team has made history by becoming the first team from the South East to …

The Atlas Lions recovered from a surprising deficit to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match on Wednesday, securing second place behind Brazil and advancing to the round of 32 with an unbeaten record. Goals from Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine capped a resilient performance that showcased Morocco’s growing pedigree on the world stage. …

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have secured their place in the last 32 of the ongoing World Cup after beating South Korea 1-0 in their final Group A match on Thursday morning. Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the match with a shot in the 63rd minute, which was ultimately enough for them to finish as group runners-up. South Korea …

Abayomi Ademola England defender Djed Spence appeared to refuse to shake Thomas Partey’s hand during the line-up ahead of England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match against Ghana. Footage of the pre-match handshakes showed the Tottenham Hotspur full-back looking forward and keeping his hands down as Partey walked past him before kick-off. The Ghanaian midfielder appeared to exchange handshakes …

Newly promoted to the English Premier League, Coventry City are close to announcing the signing of another Nigerian ahead of their campaign next season, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. In January, Frank Lampard’s side signed Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyeka on loan from Brentford, and he was key in ensuring they maintained the momentum that led to automatic promotion from the …

As clubs across Europe ramp up their summer transfer business, several Super Eagles stars find themselves at a crucial crossroads, with their futures still unresolved ahead of the 2026/2027 season. For some, the uncertainty stems from expiring contracts and their free agent status. For others, loan deals, transfer negotiations and pending club decisions have left their next moves hanging in …

Switzerland beat World Cup hosts Canada 2-1 in their final group game on Wednesday night to seal top spot in Group B. Switzerland and Canada automatically advance to the first knockout round as group winners and runners-up. Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi in the first 12 minutes of the second half in Vancouver were enough to take top …

England midfielder Eberechi Eze urged his teammates to ignore outside criticism following their frustrating goalless draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The stalemate leaves the dynamics of England’s Group L open. However, Eze insists that the mentality remains completely focused on winning the next clash against Panama in New Jersey to secure first place in their group. Also …