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Gaibayo Sports Management has announced plans to organize a three-day Mega Scouting Tournament aimed at discovering and promoting young football talents on the international stage. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18, 2026 at the NITEL Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. According to the organisers, the event will serve as a platform for aspiring footballers …

Nigeria’s senior team was held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly match in Warsaw, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria came out flying from the start of the match and were rewarded for their dominance when Moses Simon set up Terem Moffi for the first goal of the match in the 25th minute. Initially it was flagged for offside …

At just 18 years old, Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna has become one of the most notable young promises in European football after a meteoric rise at Swedish giant AIK Fotboll. READ ALSO: Uganda beats Nigeria to secure hosting rights for the 2031 African Games Just 10 months ago, the teenage sensation completed a modest €750,000 move from the Kaduna-based Ikon …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was brilliant as the Nigerian team drew 2-2 with World Cup-bound Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night. Okoye put on an impressive display, denying many of Poland’s stars, led by Ballon d’Or winner Robert Lewandowski. The Nigerian team, led by Wilfred Ndidi under the management of Eric Chelle, controlled more of the ball …

A Przemyslaw Wisniewski goal in added time allowed Poland to force the Nigerian Super Eagles to a 2-2 draw in Wednesday’s international friendly match in Warsaw. The Super Eagles were on the verge of achieving two consecutive victories against Poland, thanks to goals from Moffi and substitute Paul Onuachu. But with just seconds left in the game, Wisniewski volleyed a …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unlike any tournament football fans have ever witnessed before. With the competition expanding to 48 teams for the first time and being organized in the United States, Canada and Mexico, soccer lawmakers have introduced a series of rule changes that could significantly alter the way the game is played. The International Football Association …

Abayomi Ademola Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna, despite Brighton & Hove Albion already having an agreement with the player, according to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg in X. Plettenberg reported that Newcastle’s interest in the 18-year-old winger is concrete and that the Premier League club is actively monitoring the situation. However, Brighton remain firmly …

Hellas Verona defender Daniel Oyegoke was a sure candidate for a late call-up to the Nigerian senior team for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Coach Eric Chelle was forced to look at options after a host of guest players withdrew from the game, including the team’s only right back, Bright Osayi-Samuel. His retirement …

Chelsea are willing to sell Marc Cucurella this summer as long as their valuation is met, according to talkSPORT. The 27-year-old left-back has three years left on his contract, having signed new terms last year, and is understood to be open to a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Atletico Madrid view Cucurella as a top target and are …

Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Antonio Joshua has sent a warning to the heavyweight division, stating that he is mentally and physically stronger than ever. This came to light as he prepares for his long-awaited return to the ring against Albanian knockout artist Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia later this month. With a highly successful confrontation against lifelong rival, Tyson …