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Post views: 134 By Wakawaka Sports Former Kwara United coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, has charged G Innovation FC players to remain focused and committed as they prepare for Sunday’s Lagos State Mini Football Association final against Larry FC. Biffo, speaking to the players ahead of the eagerly awaited final, urged them to take their personal development seriously by combining …

Juan Iglesias scored a late header to give Sevilla a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Friday’s La Liga clash. Nigerian international Chidera Ejuke was involved in the match when he came on in the 63rd minute in his fifth league appearance this season. Before the clash against Valencia, which was without the injured Umar Sadiq, …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, has called for a comprehensive restructuring of Nigerian football, stating that the country must move beyond an election-driven administration and establish a sustainable system capable of developing the sport for future generations. Chukwuemeka made the call in a detailed position paper titled “Football Reforms in Nigeria: My View”, …

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 …