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First division side Deportivo Riestra of Argentina have announced the signing of 24-year-old Nigerian winger Johnson Kalu Nsumoh on a free transfer, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. He met his new teammates at Speed ​​Camp after completing a routine medical exam today. Last year he played for OFK Baník Lehota in the Slovenian second division. His contract will run until December 2026. He …

In Nigeria, football is the number one sport and that is nothing new. Anything related to gambling is always a big topic throughout the country. When the national team is on duty, there is unity because the entire country will stand still behind the team. This covers men’s and women’s teams, including age group and senior national teams. However, in …

Post views: 16 By Kennedy Onwunali Sports stakeholders in Imo State have called on Governor Hope Uzodimma to declare a state of emergency in sports venues following the disappointing performance of Team Imo at the recently concluded Niger Delta Games. The Imo team returned home with just five gold medals, raising concerns over the state’s sporting infrastructure. Experts and …

Premier League weekends follow a familiar rhythm to millions of Nigerian fans: Saturday afternoons and Sunday nights often revolve around English football, with match alerts, viewing center debates and lively WhatsApp discussions throughout the day. The weather plays a big role in that routine, and fans in England sometimes complain about night games. However, those late starts are often well …

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has criticized the NFF for the caliber of friendly matches organized for the Super Eagles following their recent Nations Cup campaign. Speaking to Brila.net, Sodje expressed his frustration over the decision to organize friendly matches against Jordan and Iran during the current international window. He questioned whether the parties really match Nigeria’s level and ambitions. …

Tonight, Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray will take on Wilfred Ndidi and Besiktas in this epic Istanbul Derby and defending champion Galatasaray has promised a million dollar win bonus. Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek promised this huge reward if his team won to consolidate its leadership in the Turkish Super League. Galatasaray top the standings with 58 points from 24 games, four …

Post views: 34 The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Thursday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola was presented with a check of ₦3 million. The presentation is part of the NSC’s initiative to recognize and reward outstanding junior athletes who have excelled …

The Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) has applauded Liberia as the country prepares to host the National Scrabble Championship 2026a major event expected to bring together the best Scrabble players in the country. The championship will take place from March 14 to March 16, 2026in K-Plaza in Buchanan, Grand Bassa Countywhere competitors will fight for national glory and a share …

The decisive months of the European football season await us. Any mistake can be very costly, so the teams play with their full potential and the intrigue remains until the final minutes. For fans, it is a rush of emotions and for bettors, it is a great opportunity to win money with 1xBet. The main thing to remember is that …

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been honored with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports marketing and sports event management in Nigeria. Ms. Olopade’s award is a reflection of the remarkable transformation she has brought to the sports landscape through her leadership at …