Abayomi Ademola Senegal boosted their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match in Toronto. The Teranga Lions came into the game needing a convincing win after opening losses to France and Norway, and they delivered emphatically to become the first African nation to score …
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a rousing welcome on Saturday after making a surprise appearance in the Ojota area of Lagos, where hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the Nigerian football icon. Videos circulating on social media showed enthusiastic supporters surrounding the 27-year-old forward as they cheered, chanted his name, recorded videos and struggled to …
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Joshua Olaegbe emerged as the hero when his second-half penalty secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Celebration Church International (CCI) Yaba over CCI Ikeja to win the prestigious Pastor Iren Emmanuel (PIE) Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The hotly contested final attracted a vibrant crowd, including Apostle Emmanuel Iren and his wife Pastor Teju, who witnessed an …
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Post views: 21 By Kingsley Uzowulu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Heartland Queens FC on their historic qualification for the 2026 Federation Cup Final, while also celebrating the NBA Draft selection of Imo-born basketball sensation, Ugonna Onyenso. In a statement jointly signed by the association president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, and secretary, Tunde Liadi, …
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Banik Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene has revealed the secret behind his impressive debut for the Nigerian senior team in the recent friendlies against Poland and Portugal respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Coach Eric Chelle handed the 22-year-old a late ball to the Nigerian senior team for the matches, after a series of withdrawals left the team without a recognized right-back. Bewene made …
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The countdown to Showtime Bowl Akanni’s presence is another important endorsement of the rapid growth of Showtime Flag Football, which has continued to attract leading figures from across Nigeria’s sporting landscape while providing a platform for the country’s top flag football talent. Also read: ALL ROADS LEAD TO SHOWTIME ARENA: Warriors and knights ready to write history in the largest …
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In one of the most compelling David vs. Goliath matchups of the knockout phase, debutants Cape Verde will take on defending champions Argentina on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Cape Verde’s fairytale run – reaching the round of 32 as the smallest nation to do so – pits their resilient, organized style against Argentina’s star power and …
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Abayomi Ademola Uruguay were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup after a costly error by Fernando Muslera gave Spain a 1-0 victory and sealed another painful group stage exit for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Spain secured first place in Group H thanks to Alex Baena’s goal at the end of the first half, while Uruguay finished the tournament with just …
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Twelve schools from across Nigeria will compete in the final of the 26th Milo National Schools Basketball Championship at the Surulere National Stadium, Lagos, as young athletes battle for national honours. The stage is set for the 26th Milo National Schools Basketball Championship as 12 schools from across Nigeria prepare to battle for national honors at the Surulere National Stadium, …
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Six of the 10 African nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have secured their places in the round of 32 following Saturday’s group stage matches. Cape Verde and Ghana confirmed their progression after the latest results, reaching Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and Ivory Coast in the knockout phase. Although Ghana are yet to play their final group match …
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