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Enugu Rangers have secured qualification to the next round of the CAF Champions League after overcoming Benin Republic champions AS Sobemap 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time in the second leg of the preliminary round in Lome on Friday. The result saw the Flying Antelopes progress 6-5 on aggregate after both games ended at 2-2, with …

Former Nigeria international winger Tijanni Babangida has praised Moses Simon’s longevity in the Nigeria senior team as he approaches his 100th appearance for the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Paris FC winger currently has 99 international caps and if he plays in either of the two upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau respectively, he will join a select group of …

Nollywood actress and director Regina Daniels has said more than 900 women have contacted her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, after reports emerged that the couple had separated. Daniels said some of the women had reportedly expressed interest in marrying Nwoko and taking her place as his wife, a development she described as surprising, especially since some of those who contacted …

Post views: 128 By Wakawaka Sports G Innovation Football Club of Ikeja yesterday intensified their preparation for the final of the Lagos State Mini Football Competition with a 1-1 draw against China FC in an interclub friendly played in Ikeja. The esteemed G Innovation team used the meeting to put the finishing touches to …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the Zonal Elimination of Team Sports is being carried out as planned in all geopolitical zones of the country, and has assured all participating states and sports federations that the approved schedule of activities is in full force. According to the directive, the Zonal Team Sports Qualifier will be held from September …

Joao Pedro Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has been named Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026 after making an impressive start to the 2026/27 season. The Brazilian beat Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer and six other shortlisted players in the public vote to claim his first Premier League Player of the Month award. Pedro has played a key role …

SURREY – Ryan Phillips shed a tear when he found out his name was added to the BC Lions wall of fame. The former defensive back was surprised to learn his name would soon be immortalized alongside the players he deeply respects, from legendary kicker Lui Passaglia and CFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dave Dickenson to record wide receiver Geroy …

Nigeria’s medal campaign at the inaugural World Athletics Finals Championships will begin in Budapest, Hungary on Friday 11 September 2026 with Tobi Amusan and Ella Onojuvwevwo among the country’s leading athletes in action on the opening night. The championship will begin with the 4x100m medley relay, which also serves as the first medal, before Nigeria participates in the women’s 100m …

Chelsea’s Brazilian international Joao Pedro has been named EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026. The Blues confirmed Pedro as the winner in a statement on their official website on Friday. “It is the first time that Joao Pedro has received the Premier League Player of the Month award and he becomes the first Chelsea player …

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, Falconets, earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against China PR in their second Group F match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland on Thursday night. The match was played at the Arena Sosnowiec. Coach Moses Aduku’s side started with intent and created the first clear chance through Janet Akekoromowei in the 17th minute. …