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Katsina United will host Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Round 8 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday night. The match will be the second Friday night match of the 2026/27 NPFL season, following the Shooting Stars’ 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos in the first Friday night match of the campaign. Katsina United comes into the …

With 25 days to go until the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where Nigeria will host Africa’s premier women’s team golf championship, against the backdrop of an ever-expanding women’s golf movement in the country. The championship, scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November 2026 at the IBB International Golf and Country …

Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced a one-week adjustment to the start date of the 2026 NLO Cup, with the tournament now starting on Saturday 17 October 2026. The competition was initially scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 10, but the NLO Secretariat said the adjustment became necessary to allow for additional logistical preparations, continued maintenance work at some designated …

Arsenal teenage sensation Max Dowman has been awarded three official Guinness World Records certificates after a remarkable season which saw him rewrite three major age-related milestones in English and European football. The 16-year-old winger received the certificates from Guinness World Records adjudicator Caitlin Hyem at Arsenal’s training ground, following a record-breaking 2025/26 season which saw him establish himself as one …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday pledged increased resources and continued support for African football, saying his governing body would seek additional funding to help the continent’s football reach the top of world football. According to Reuters, Infantino made the promise while addressing the presidents of 54 African football associations at a football strategy conference in Cape Verde, South Africa. …

Jonathan Spiff’s journey from Flying Eagles guest in 2025 to River Plate professional has taken another important step after the Argentina-born striker signed his first senior contract with the club. Spiff, who has Nigerian roots through his father, was invited to join the Flying Eagles during preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Although he did not make the …

Post views: 20 By Wakawaka Sports Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Rilwan Disu, highlighted the importance of judo and other combat sports in strengthening the physical fitness, confidence, capacity and operational effectiveness of police officers. IGP Disu made these remarks during his recent operational visit to Imo State where he was introduced to members of the Judokas of …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved the formation of a six-member interim committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), following the dissolution of the federation’s council by the International Judo Federation (IJF). The commission, in a statement signed by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser, Media, Office of the Director General, National Sports Commission, said the interim …

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, for comments made following his team’s local derby against Ikorodu City. Buter was penalized after admitting he made a mistake in his post-match interview, where he made comments about the officiating during the match. When making its decision, the NPFL also took into account …

The pressure is mounting on Shooting Stars technical advisor Salisu Yusuf following the team’s poor start to the 2026/27 campaign. The Oluyole Warriors played out a goalless draw against Kano Pillars in a rescheduled matchday three match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The result means the Shooting Stars have won just one of their last seven …