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BY: Akande David Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem will join Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor from Nantes, with the two clubs close to agreeing a deal worth around €1 million. According to L’Equipe via Tribuna, the 28-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract, with the option of a further year, once his medical is completed. Awaziem returned to Nantes …

Nigeria and Ghana clash in what is a repeat of the final of the last edition, as the Group B attrition of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship begins in the Ivorian town of Yamoussoukro on Monday 29 July. The Flying Eagles won that match at the Stade Kegue in Lomé, Togo, in October 2024, retaining the trophy they won …

English Premier League side Crystal Palace have reached an agreement for the transfer of Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea for a fee believed to be around £50 million, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. His departure means the club now has few options in central defense and Marc Guehi will also leave the team in the January transfer window to Manchester City. Now they are …

Nigeria’s disappointing boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Sunday when Ajishola Kadijat became the fourth Nigerian boxer to be knocked out of the competition. Competing in the last 16 of the women’s 54kg category, Kadijat suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 split decision loss to Helen Jones of Wales, ending her hopes of winning a medal at …

Post views: 104 By Wakawaka Sports Ekomsy FC and Cynosure FC have submitted a joint petition to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), calling for the immediate relocation of the Nationwide League One (NLO) South East Promotional Zone play-offs from Aba, Abia State to what they described as a completely neutral venue. In a petition dated July …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons players at the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup taking place in Morocco have complained that their money was stolen from their hotel rooms in Casablanca. Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo opened up, alleging $700 was stolen from her wallet, and other teammates also experienced the same. The AFC Toronto forward made the allegations in a series of posts on …

Rangers International Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has exclusively said completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two forwards to be fully prepared for the defense of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. Ilechukwu, 48, who is affectionately called ‘The Worker’, was speaking on the sidelines of …

Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent has received a major boost ahead of the start of athletics events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with two of the country’s brightest stars, Ella Onojuvwevwo and Temitope Adeshina, arriving in Glasgow, Scotland. World-class 400m runner Ella Onojuvwevwo joined her teammates on Sunday, bringing renewed excitement and confidence to the Nigerian camp ahead of Monday’s opening …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate the Nigerian team. “During a brief meeting with the CEO, we agreed to …

Post views: 18 By Akeem Busari The President of the Borno State Basketball Association and North East representative on the NBBF Council, Alhaji Abba Kaka, has reiterated his plans to continue the development of the game in the North East zone. Speaking to Sports Chronicle Magazine, the successful businessman and avid lover of the game, revealed some plans to …