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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Ivory Coast and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B Under-17 Championship. The two best teams in the group will advance to the semifinals of the competition. Hosts Burkina Faso will face Ghana, Benin Republic and Togo in Group A. Also Read:WAFU B Under-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets to reveal group opponents on Thursday …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers unleashed a blistering barrage in the extra period from beyond the arc to overwhelm the Gboko City Chiefs 83-65 on Wednesday, preserving their perfect record on day four of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs. The Chiefs immediately started shooting with a 9-2 run, but the Hoopers quickly stabilized to close …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has decided the players who will represent Nigeria in the upcoming AFCON qualifiers in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles will begin their campaign to be in AFCON 2027 with a home draw in Uyo against Madagascar on September 23 before traveling to meet Madagascar four days later. Chelle is keen on a …

The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is confirmed to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tyson Fury confirmed the development on Instagram with a poster of himself and Joshua set against the New York City skyline. However, there is no date attached to the post. “What a place NYC, and what a place …

Nigeria will be represented by Tobi Amusan, Nathaniel Ezekiel and Kayinsola Ajayi at the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium. The prestigious two-day track and field event will take place from September 4-5 and will bring together some of the world’s best track and field athletes for the final showdown of the Diamond League season. Amusan, one of Nigeria’s …

Olaoluwa Abiodun, a young entrepreneur at the Shuffle Select Football Academy in Abule Egba, Lagos, has revealed that he learns by watching the skills of Lionel Messi and the goals of Jude Bellingham to improve. READ ALSO: Virgil Van Dijk is my role model, but Barcelona is my favorite club – Samuel Ibeanusi Sports247 reports that the fast-growing lad, who …

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his much-anticipated heavyweight clash with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Fury made the announcement on Instagram, sharing a promotional poster featuring him and Joshua against the New York City skyline. However, he did not declare an official date for the meeting. “What a …

Israeli top division side Maccabi Tel Aviv are leading the race to sign Nigerian winger Odede Elijah from newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Troyes, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Israeli giants are pushing to complete a loan deal for the 19-year-old with an option to buy, with talks between the parties currently progressing. However, Maccabi is not alone in the race. …

Post views: 50 Niger Tornadoes have started their NPFL27 season on a winning note after beating Enyimba FC 2-1 in a nervy season opener at the renovated Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Michael Olalusi’s superb late goal proved decisive and Ikon Allah Boys held their nerve to secure all three points in an entertaining contest. The match started cautiously, but …

Edo Queens midfielder Valentina Uroko has revealed that her impressive free kick against USFA was a result of repeated practice in training, after the Nigerian champions reached the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory. READ ALSO: Edo Queens down USFA 5-1, Storm WAFU-B Champions League final Uroko had a moment of …