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Fitness culture in Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation, as young people move beyond traditional gym routines and adopt a more balanced, lifestyle-based approach to health. At the forefront of this change are running clubs: fast-growing communities that combine physical activity with mental well-being and social connection. Henry Dada, Director of Fitrybe Run Club, describes this evolution as a turning …

Hellas Verona defender Daniel Oyegoke spoke about the possibility of playing for Nigeria’s senior team, despite having represented England at different youth levels. Born in England to parents of Nigerian descent, the 23-year-old began his Arsenal career with loan spells at Brentford and MK Dons, but failed to break into the senior team, leading to his departure to Scottish side …

The Week 6 drama in Showtime Bowl Series After giving up a 20-point lead in a shock defeat, the Lagos Knights will be eager to bounce back when they take on the Ogun Horns in the opening match. Even in second place, the Knights know that a strong response is crucial to keep the pressure on the leaders. Read also: …

Despite winning the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 against Malawi, Falconets coach Moses Aduku said he is not satisfied with the overall display of his players. The Falconets beat a determined Malawi team 2-0 in Ikenne, following an own goal in the first minute of the second half and a …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called for greater private sector involvement, saying government ownership remains a major obstacle to the growth of the NPFL. Speaking on the state of club management and structure, Ekpo highlighted that the dominance of government-owned teams creates an unequal and often unhealthy competitive environment. “The government-owned teams want to win at all costs; …

Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night. Bukayo Saka played a starring role and Viktor Gyokeres took his tally for the season to 21 by scoring twice. Title rivals Manchester City have played two games less than the Gunners and are in action on …

By Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s national under-20 women’s team moved closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after claiming a 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their final qualifying round on Saturday. Playing at the Remo Stars Stadium, Nigeria dominated the match, but had to wait until the second half …

Nigeria’s top-ranked chess player and 2025 West African champion, Abdulrahman Akintoye Abdulraheem, has urged parents, schools and corporate organizations to encourage children to start learning chess from a young age, saying this would help produce stronger players in the future. Abdulraheem stated this at the Chess Masters 2026 competition organized by Key Academy, where he praised the growing participation of …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Gernot Rohr has explained why his team, Benin Republic, failed to qualify for the World Cup like the Nigerian Super Eagles, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Benin Republic finished third in the group behind Nigeria and South Africa, who finished first to secure the group’s automatic berth to the world cup, while Nigeria picked a playoff spot …

Post views: 28 A 27-year-old Kenyan, Edgah Mitemah, is gradually transforming African football scouting into a global powerhouse thanks to his extraordinary commitment to showcasing some of the sport’s most exciting talents. The fast-rising agent was born and raised in Kenya, where he earned a diploma in mechanical engineering. Surprisingly, Mitemah started showing passion for football scouting at the …