Defending champions House of Prayer (HOP FA) began their AMAPRO Football Championship title defense on a winning note with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cornerstone FC in the first round of matches. Salaudeen Moshood scored the only goal of the game just two minutes into the match, giving HOP FA an early lead. Despite sustained pressure from Cornerstone in search …
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Zadok, Sani and Umar top Chelle’s list of foreign players for Nigeria U23
The newly appointed coach of the Nigeria U23 team, Eric Chelle, has drawn up a list of overseas-based players who are eligible to represent the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle, in addition to his role as head coach of the senior team, is excited about ensuring Nigeria qualifies for the Olympic football event for the first time since 2016. In that …
Read More »NSC AFFIRMS DIMKPA AS PRESIDENT OF KARATE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
Post views: 30 –+-While President Dimkpa promises unity The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Engr. Chukwudi Elekwachi Dimkpa, has commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its commitment to due process, equity and institutional integrity of sports administration following the Commission’s affirmation of his position as President of the Federation. The National Sports …
Read More »Stan Okoye shuts down ‘savior’ claims after D’Tigers revive World Cup qualification hopes
D’Tigers forward Stan Okoye has dismissed claims that he single-handedly rescued Nigeria’s FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, insisting the team’s recent resurgence was based on collective effort rather than individual brilliance. Okoye played a key role as Nigeria claimed crucial wins during the last qualifying window in Luanda, Angola, defeating Tunisia, Guinea and Rwanda to breathe new life …
Read More »Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ends with Spain beating Portugal, which reached the quarter-finals
Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner on Monday night as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a heartbreaking end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup career. After 90 minutes of tense, tactical football in Dallas, their Iberian rivals looked headed for extra time before Merino scored in …
Read More »Merino’s last goal against Portugal puts Spain in the quarterfinals
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain past Portugal in the round of 16 on Monday and into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since they won it all in 2010, ESPN reports. As the game appeared to be heading into overtime in Arlington, Texas, a pass from Ferran Torres skipped past Merino …
Read More »Merino’s late winner helped Spain knock Portugal out of the World Cup
Spain have progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after they beat Portugal 1-0 in a tight last-16 tie on Monday night. More to follow…
Read More »Government Secondary School, Gboko and Father O’Connell Science College crowned champions at the 26th MILO Basketball Finals
Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, and Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, Niger State, emerged as champions of the 26th Nestle MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship after impressive performances in the national finals in Lagos. In the girls final, Gboko Government Secondary School dethroned the defending champions, St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa, with a convincing 68-36 victory to …
Read More »D’Tigers draw Cameroon, South Sudan and Cape Verde in competitive World Cup qualifying round
Post views: 31 By Wakawaka Sports Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, have been drawn in a highly competitive Group E for the next stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Africa Qualifiers, where they will face Cameroon, South Sudan, Cape Verde, Tunisia and Guinea. The draw sets the stage for an important qualifying window, with Nigeria opening …
Read More »Coach Festus Allen rejoins ABS FC, ready for his official presentation in Lagos
ABS Ilorin FC has announced the return of highly respected tactician, Coach Festus Allen, as part of a major restructure of its technical department ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigerian National League (NNL) season. The decision was made today, Sunday, July 5, 2026, during a strategic planning meeting between the club and its management partners, Sports Flames Communication, held at the …
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