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Ranchers Bees have completed the signing of defender Kabiru Mohammed ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Kaduna club successfully concluded negotiations with the experienced left-back after several days of talks, with both parties reaching an agreement and signing a contract ahead of the new campaign. Mohammed became available following his departure from Kwara United at …

Newly capped Nigerian international winger, Femi Azeez, is interested in a move to the English Premiership after missing out on promotion with Championship side Millwall, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Azeez made his international debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup and made an instant impression with a brace in the 2-0 semi-final against Zimbabwe and an assist in the 3-0 win against …

Post views: 61 By Wakawaka Sports The Uyo Club Tennis Open Day and Sports Fiesta ended on a successful note, bringing together sports enthusiasts, club members and guests from across the region in a celebration of competition, friendship and sporting excellence. The event, which was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Uyo Club, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, …

Argentine star Lionel Messi admitted the thrill of creating more World Cup history had left him exhausted. Recall that Messi scored a historic double in Argentina’s 2-0 Group J victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. Read also:World Cup 2026: Messi was very convincing against Austria –Troost-Ekong …

Lionel Messi (38) made history on Monday, becoming the all-time top scorer in the history of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.He broke the previous record of 16 goals by scoring his 17th and 18th goals of the tournament in the 38th and 90th-plus minutes of Argentina’s Group J match against Austria in Dallas. The record: His historic 18th goal surpassed …

The family of the Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi has confirmed that his father, jorge messiHe is currently dealing with a health issue, shedding new light on the emotional scenes that unfolded during Argentina’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement comes just days after Messi was seen crying after his first goal during Argentina’s emphatic 3-0 victory …

Post views: 208 Ogun State – 19 June 2026: The Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, organized a mental health drive for pupils of Nathaniel Gift School, Ogun State. The session was aimed at students of classes Primary 4-6, JSS 1-3 and SS 1-2 through _ of the RIFC FoundationBeyond the field_ initiative, …

Goalkeeper Vincent Edafe has parted ways with Warri Wolves following the expiration of his contract with the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) team. Edafe, who joined the Seasiders from Remo Stars at the start of the season, confirmed his departure in a chat with Owosports.com.ng, revealing that his deal with the club was only due to last until the end …

German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have begun preparations for the upcoming season where they will be under a new coach, Carles Martinez Novell, who was appointed to replace Kasper Hjulmand after a poor finish to last season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The former Toulouse coach has started the process of preparing for the start of pre-season training, in addition to identifying objectives …

The General Director of the National Sports Commission (CNS), His Excellency. Bukola Olopade and Vice President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, have praised Nigerian athletes and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) after an impressive opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos. As the competition gained momentum ahead …