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Zimbabwe has introduced archery into the primary and secondary school curriculum, in a deliberate move to strengthen the development of the sport from amateur to elite level. In an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng, Zimbabwe Archery Association member Queenie Grawticke revealed this and said the association is focused on reviving the sport. “We are starting to get more young students. It is …

Rivers Hoopers extended their winning streak to four games with an 82-62 victory over Kwara Falcons on Tuesday in phase two of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL). The Rivers Hoopers opened the game at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium with a 10-0 run, but the Kwara Falcons recovered to take an 18-17 lead at the end of the first …

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim will hand Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze a new role at full-back next season if he remains at the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chukwueze spent all of last season on loan to Fulham of the English Premier League, and the English team has the option of making the deal permanent, but a final …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has once again urged media outlets, journalists and members of the public to verify information obtained from social media before sharing or publishing it. The federation’s latest appeal follows the circulation of a false post on social media which claimed that Super Falcons defender Ashley Plumptre had expressed frustration over her alleged omission from Nigeria’s …

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations about Norway’s chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite achieving his first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that making it to the final rounds alone is a great achievement. Read also:World Cup 2026: I can compete with Messi, …

The pre-match handshake between Thomas Partey and the England players has sparked a major debate ahead of Ghana’s Group L match against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recent reports confirm that the English players are expected to follow the traditional ritual and shake hands with the Ghanaian midfielder, with the FA leaving the decision to the players themselves. …

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 …