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Atlas Lions of Morocco have booked their ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday night. More to follow…

Post views: 81 By Silvernews Over 300 students of Nathaniel Gift International School, Ogun State, have benefited from a mental health and stress management program organized by the Nelo Dreams Foundation in collaboration with the Rangers International Football Club Foundation under the Beyond The Pitch initiative. The engagement, which took place on Friday, June 26, 2026, was aimed at …

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The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has reiterated the Nigerian government’s determination to protect “clean athletes” and ensure that competitors who stay away from performance-enhancing drugs are not overwhelmed by cheaters. Sports247 reports that the women’s football promoter and former member of the House of Representatives made this statement at the inauguration of …

Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Head of Mission of Team Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Hon. Bukola Olopade, arrived at Team Nigeria’s pre-match training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he received arriving athletes, coaches and officials ahead of the final stage of the country’s preparations for Glasgow 2026. Olopade, who inspected facilities and accommodation, continued …

Nigerian team begins final preparations in Aberdeen Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Head of Mission of the Nigerian Team to the Commonwealth Games 2026Bukola Olopade, was present to welcome the Nigerian team athletes and officials at the pre-Games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland. The team will camp for 20 days before moving to the Games Village …

Abayomi Ademola Colombia booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City, while Jhon Arias’ first-half goal ended the Black Stars’ campaign in disappointing fashion. Néstor Lorenzo’s team dominated for long periods in difficult conditions, with temperatures remaining above 30°C well into the night, and could easily have …

Former Nigerian international Paul Okoku has described the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup as a painful setback but insists it should serve as a turning point in the rebuilding of Nigerian football. Speaking in an exclusive chat with Sports centerOkoku said Nigeria has the talent, football culture and population to compete among the global elite, …

Post views: 55 By Wakawaka Sports Silversports Football Club of Mbaise suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Madoka FC of Owerri on matchday six of the ongoing 2026 Imo State Football Association League. Mbaise’s young side, who have continued to impress with their fighting spirit in the competition, drew first blood in the 5th minute through centre-back Ebuka, who …

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has given Nigerian international midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro another chance at the club following his return from a season-long loan spell with relegated side Pisa, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that there is news in Inter Milan’s midfield with Akinsanmiro returning to the club after Pisa did not activate the buyout clause in his …