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The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced plans to launch an eight-week summer grassroots coaching program in Uyo as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and improve the quality of training across Nigeria. The programme, which is expected to bring together aspiring and practicing coaches from …

Post views: 32 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association (SEBA) has rejected claims made by Oni Garantor in a video claiming that there were no medical staff available during the Enugu phase of the Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL), describing the claim as inaccurate. In a statement made available to the media by the association’s media officer, …

In a tournament that is rewriting the history books faster than a Lionel Messi hat-trick, Africa isn’t just showing up: it’s storming into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America! From the thunder of the Atlas Lions to the roar of the underdog Blue Sharks, the continent delivers drama, goals and rising stars that have fans around the world …

Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. “Manchester City is a club I know very well and having the opportunity to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for …

Abayomi Ademola Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan continued her outstanding campaign in 2026 after claiming victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a time of 12.28 seconds. Amusan produced another dominant performance to finish ahead of a strong field, recording the same time for the third time this season and further underlining his remarkable consistency at …

Sixteen-year-old Demilade Osho says winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the Daniel Oreoluwa Adebiyi (DOA) Foundation Soccer Challenge 2026 has strengthened her resolve to pursue a professional soccer career. The Year 12 student emerged as the most outstanding player at the grassroots tournament held at Chrisland College, Idimu, Lagos, where he impressed coaches, spectators and football enthusiasts with …

Recent reports out of Türkiye have linked two senior Nigeria internationals with a summer transfer to two different teams in Türkiye in the current transfer frenzy. The Turkish team has been keen to recruit early and has ensured its targets are set early for the start of pre-season training. We can exclusively reveal that Trabzonspor’s plans to attract Samuel Chukwueze …

Lagos State is celebrating a new champion after the Knights of Lagos put in a sensational performance to defeat defending champions Abia-Warriors 47-7 and capture the Showtime Bowl XIV title on Sunday at Showtime Arena, Elegushi, Lekki. The resounding victory completed one of the greatest redemption stories in Showtime Flag Football history. After finishing as runners-up in both Showtime Bowl …

Fresh from a memorable first international assignment for Nigeria, Arthur Okonkwo has said winning the Africa Cup of Nations is now his greatest ambition as the Wrexham goalkeeper continues to establish himself for both club and country. The 24-year-old goalkeeper enjoyed a dream introduction to life with the Super Eagles in June, making his senior debut under Eric Chelle and …

Arsenal star Kai Havertz has hit back at Gary Lineker after the former England striker claimed this is “one of the weakest German national teams I’ve ever seen”. The German striker addressed the foreign comments during a press conference ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash against Paraguay. Also read:World Cup 2026: Brazil must …