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NAPHER SD booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Dean’s Cup at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after a spectacular late free kick from Aina Oluwasegun secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Art Education Students Association (AESA). The Human Kinetics and Health Education part, popularly known as NAPHER SD, showed resilience and determination to reverse an …

Nigeria’s senior team has its first training session ahead of Wednesday’s friendly match against Poland in Warsaw, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Fresh off successfully defending their Unity Cup title with a 3-0 win over Jamaica on Saturday in the final, the team opened their camp in Warsaw today for the match against Poland, in which we have almost completely different players from …

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have officially started camping in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of their international friendly matches against Senegal as preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) intensify. READ ALSO: Athletics experts discuss stunting of university sports in Nigeria, pointing out corruption, poor infrastructure Among the first to arrive at the camp …

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru arrived in Warsaw ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly match between Poland and the Nigerian Super Eagles. Dele-Bashiru’s arrival was announced by Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe. Following the arrival of Dele-Bashiru, the number of Super Eagles players in Warsaw has increased to 19. Players in Warsaw:Maduka OkoyeFrancisco UzohoArthur OkonkwoMoses SimonWilfred NdidiAkor AdamsTerem MoffiTochukwu NnadiEmanuel Fernandezsemi …

Post views: 45 By Silvernews Sir Stanley Sunny Nganya has emerged as the new president of Standard Tennis Club (STDC) Owerri after defeating Sir Ugochukwu Nwaogwugwu in the club’s presidential election held at the club’s headquarters in Owerri on Sunday. Nganya secured 63 votes to overtake Nwaogwugwu, who garnered 27 votes in an election that attracted considerable interest from …

Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, sent another powerful statement to the rest of Africa on Sunday, completing an emphatic 11-0 overall destruction of Guinea to book their place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Having dismantled the Guineans 5-0 away from home in the first leg, the Flamingos returned to the Remo …

Abayomi Ademola Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Senegal as preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) intensify. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala headline the list, which combines established stars with several emerging talents. The squad features a strong core …

The young athletes from top Lagos schools demonstrated exceptional speed, determination and talent in the Fit Child Showdown Championship 2026producing exciting performances in the 100 and 200 meters finals in different age categories. The championship, which brought together students from various schools, highlighted the rising level of youth athletics in Nigeria while also providing a platform for emerging talents to …

Post views: 24 By Silvernews Nigeria’s sporting mainstay, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Super Eagles for successfully defending their Unity Cup title following their impressive 3-0 victory over the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final played in London on Saturday. In a statement made available to the media, Agu-Ejidike described the victory as a significant boost …

Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle caused a stir in Turkey when he suggested that striker Victor Osimhen will not be available for the Nigeria senior team for upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal respectively due to a possible transfer from Galatasaray when the window opens in the summer. His quotes did not sit well with Galatasaray fans, forcing Osimhen …