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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 …

The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 is nearing its halfway mark, and the Lagos Business School Sports Arena is gearing up for another Saturday of football comedy, championship calculations and potential emergency repairs when Week 5 begins on October 31. In the opening match at 8:30 a.m., Zudachi Construction will take on Wellborn Hotels in a battle between builders …

Grassroots football remains one of the most important foundations of Nigerian football, providing young talents with opportunities to showcase their skills, compete for recognition and pursue professional careers. With investment from the private sector and sponsorship from organizations like 1xBet, local football tournaments have the potential to become more organized, competitive and impactful. While the 1XCUP 2026 tournaments prepare for …

Post views: 139 By Wakawaka Sports Abia Warriors FC have appealed to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to withdraw the five-match suspension imposed on their media manager, Chidera Favor Igwe, contesting an allegation of inadequate security during the matchday 10 match on Sunday 25 October 2026. The Umuahia-based club described the suspension as excessive and unjustified, insisting that …

The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has urged sports journalists to promote gender equality by giving greater visibility to female athletes, coaches, administrators and other women in sports. Gumel made this request during the NOC Women’s Commission seminar for sports journalists in Abuja on Monday, October 26. The NOC president said the media plays a …