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Post views: 79 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 …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is supposed to be a celebration of football with 48 nations, three countries and a shared stage. But before a single ball is kicked, the tournament is already making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Several nations and officials have received not a warm welcome, but searches, arrests and, in one case, an outright denial …

Once again, the irony of Nigerian football is not lost on me: just as the entire world is preparing for the biggest World Cup in history without the Super Eagles, a youngster from this very country is making the most expensive transfer ever made from Sweden to the Premier League in less than a year playing in Europe. This is, …

By Abayomi Ademola Abia Angels recorded an impressive 1-0 win over hosts Rivers Angels, while Nasarawa Amazons remain on course for the title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bayelsa Queens. On the other hand, Edo Queens thrashed FC Robo Queens 4-1 in the second day of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt. Winner David’s 26th minute …

Post views: 53 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter and Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) have resolved their differences and agreed to work together in the interest of football and sports in general in the State. The two bodies adopted the resolution after a crucial exclusive meeting between the leadership of SWAN led by Chimezie Anaso, …

The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos erupted with competitive energy on Sunday as student-athletes from the five year groups launched their medal campaigns at the Abiola Ojo Sports Festival 2026, the most anticipated sporting event in the faculty’s academic calendar. Organized each year to celebrate the legacy of the late Professor Abiola Ojo, a towering figure in Nigerian legal …

Calciopoli was one of the biggest scandals in the history of Italian football. Serie A right now is an extraordinary competition to try for a sports bet only with 1xbet.sl/es place. The controversy erupted in May 2006 and involved accusations that several major Italian Serie A clubs had influenced the selection of referees during the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons. The …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive preparations for the upcoming 2026 African Women’s Cup of Nations with a resounding 3-0 victory over the Senegal women’s national football team at the Remo Stars Stadium. Sports247 reports that the 10th African champions produced a dominant display to complete a successful double-header against Senegal at home, having also claimed a 2-1 victory in …

Joy Omewa and Asisat Oshoala scored as Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Senegal 3-0 in an international friendly in Ikenne-Remo on Monday. Head coach Justin Madugu had beaten Teranga Lionesses 2-1 in the previous friendly. The teams are currently preparing for the upcoming African Women’s Cup (AWCON) scheduled to be held in July. Also Read: Super Falcons will face Egypt, Malawi, …

Wolfsburg midfielder Christian Eriksen assured his fans that he is recovering well after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense. The playmaker experienced a heart-related incident in the 65th minute, which caused his implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to discharge. Also read:Friendly: Super Falcons send strong warning to WAFCON with 3-0 win over Senegal Eriksen …