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Agent Philip Otele, who recently made his debut for the Nigerian senior team, is not happy with the player’s current rating, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Otele spent last season on loan to German Bundesliga side Hamburg from Swiss side FC Basel. The Germans had the option of signing him permanently after the loan, but there have been no talks about it. However, …

Five-time champions Brazil were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in their last-16 encounter on Sunday night. In an entertaining match in New Jersey, Norwegian midfielder Patrick Berg managed to score in the fourth minute, but his celebrations were cut short when Alexander Sorloth was flagged for offside. Erling Haaland scored twice for …

Two of Nigeria’s brightest medal prospects at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – Tobi Amusan and Kanyinsola Ajayi – achieved contrasting results on ‘Eugene’s favorite tracks’, where both achieved the highest records so far in their respective careers. READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2026: AFN invites Tobi Amusan, Kanyinsola Ajayi and 27 others to camp in Abuja Sports247 reports …

Benin U-17 women’s team coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited performance despite Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. Azonsou remains confident that his team will be able to overcome the deficit in the second leg, scheduled for Saturday, July …

Ballon d’Or organizers have rejected suggestions that footballers have to play for European clubs to win the prestigious individual award, insisting that players from any league in the world can claim the honour. The clarification comes as the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or gains momentum with the FIFA World Cup now nearing its conclusion. In response to the long-standing …

Senegal’s promising 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a crushing end when Belgium staged a spectacular comeback to defeat the Teranga Lions 3-2 in extra time during their round of 32 clash at Seattle’s Lumen Field. The long-awaited knockout match started brightly for Senegal. Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigerian track and field stars for their impressive performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, describing their achievements as a proud moment for the nation. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade, congratulated the athletes for proudly flying the Nigerian flag on one of the biggest stages in …

Nigeria Under-20 team coach Abdullahi Maikaba has chosen Chelsea’s 17-year-old striker Abdulmuiz Adeleke to lead the team’s attack in the WAFU B tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Maikaba finalized his team for the tournament during the week, ending a process that saw more than 100 players lobby to make the team for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Muiz, who rose to prominence …

Post views: 22 By Wakawaka Sports In an era where immediate results often take precedence over long-term development, Mbaise’s Silver Sports Football Club has chosen a different path, one which consistently attracts attention in grassroots circles. The club made history in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (IMFA) League by fielding a team made up entirely of players aged …

Former England captain David Beckham has paid warm tribute to Cape Verde following the nation’s heartbreaking elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their campaign as one which earned the respect of the entire footballing world despite a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to reigning champions Argentina. Cape Verde’s remarkable journey ended after they pushed Argentina to the limit in …