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Liverpool announced on Saturday that sporting director Richard Hughes had resigned, weeks after Michael Edwards left his role as chief football officer. Hughes, who will reportedly take on a similar role at Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, oversaw the biggest spending spree in Liverpool’s history in last year’s summer transfer window, bringing in a group of stars including Alexander Isak, …

Post views: 91 ABUJA, NIGERIA – September 4, 2026. In a demonstration of commitment to grassroots health and well-being, NELO DREAMS FOUNDATION, in collaboration with RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FC FOUNDATION, conducted a successful community awareness program in Wuinm village, on the outskirts of Kuje, Abuja The program brought critical training and engagement directly to residents in three key areas: mental …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has spring surprises in the Super Eagles’ preliminary player list for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau respectively, 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 play Guinea-Bissau four days later. …

The Principal of Igbobi College Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji, has called for a structured scholarship system to strengthen the pathway from school football to the Nigerian national age teams. READ ALSO: Oyewale Adediji calls for revival of school sports to rebuild Nigeria’s sporting future In an exclusive interview on Inside Naija Sports, Adediji acknowledged the rapid growth of football …

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams were defeated in their return to the US Open women’s doubles after losing to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a thrilling three-set match on Friday. The Williams sisters, who have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including two US Open titles, fell 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7) in front of a packed …

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered an injury during Friday night’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. Osimhen opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 13th minute, finishing clinically after latching onto a pass from Lucas Torreira. However, the 27-year-old’s impressive start to the match was cut short after …

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is in a race against time to be fit for the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Osimhen continued his fiery start to the season with Galatasaray with the goal that opened the scoring for his team in the 16th minute. His sixth goal of the season in four games. …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers preserved their perfect record in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs on Friday, with a measured 79-70 victory over the defending champions Maktown Flyers on day six. The six-time league champions made an early statement, opening the game with an 11-0 lead and dominating the opening period 29-13. As Maktown battled …

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen had a mixed night for Galatasaray on Friday, scoring against İstanbul Başakşehir before being forced off with an injury that could raise concerns over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning shot that put Galatasaray ahead. Also read: “My injury …

Liverpool claimed their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season with a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday. Swedish striker Alexander Isak scored both goals in a quick early double (in the 6th and 9th minutes), both assisted by Cody Gakpo. This gave new manager Andoni Iraola his first league win after the …