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Femi Azeez was the star of the night as Nigeria and Zimbabwe clashed in The Valley for a place in the 2026 Unity Cup final. Azeez scored a brace in his first outing as Super Eagles and it was enough to send Eric Chelle’s team to Saturday’s final at the same venue. The 24-year-old earned rave reviews for his goals, …

A noticeably understrength Super Eagles took full command of Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) on Tuesday and handed a heavy 2-0 defeat to the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the first semi-final of this year’s Unity Cup football tournament. Coach Eric Chelle fielded a barely recognizable team in the first match of his defense of the trophy he won with the …

Masai Ujiri, founder of Giants of Africa, has called for every school in Africa to have access to a basketball court as the organization inaugurated its 50th court on the continent at King’s College Lagos. During the inauguration ceremony of the newly built court in Lagos, Ujiri described the milestone as part of a broader vision to empower African youth …

In 2026, Aviator will still be one of the most popular mobile games in online casinos. Players are attracted by fast rounds, simple rules, the option to play with small bets and the ability to start the game directly from a smartphone. Many people love Aviator for its short gaming sessions, which is very important now that mobile gambling has …

The Abakwa area of ​​Kaduna will be a hive of betting this weekend as grassroots football stalwarts, stakeholders and fans flock to witness a series of matches organized to commemorate the wedding of Zumunci Academy secretary, Sports247 reports. The matches will be held under the banner of what has been stylized as ‘Wedding Competition’, which is sure to become more …

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has expressed his deep sadness at seeing his former club West Ham demoted on the final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Despite celebrating the title win with Arsenal, Rice showed his strong emotional connection with the Hammers, calling them a club that “means a lot” to him. The 27-year-old left West Ham for Arsenal …

The Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has shut down claims that Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Unity Cup will be run by a Super Eagles B Team. Sanusi insists that the Super Eagles are going through a transition phase and that the post-season tournament offers coaches the opportunity to see new players. He also dismissed …

Abayomi Ademola A much-reorganized Super Eagles team will take center stage tonight when Nigeria take on Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup 2026 at The Valley in London, with head coach Éric Chelle expected to give opportunities to several new faces and local stars. Nigeria will go into the match without several key players after captain Wilfred Ndidi, …

Nigeria’s senior team is off to a good start in its first match at the Unity Cup friendly tournament in London, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Debutant Femi Azeez scored both goals for Nigeria and helped them book a place in the final, where they will defend their title against either Jamaica or India, who will play in the other semi-final. We picked …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles opened their 2026 Unity Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in London on Tuesday evening, delivering a performance that not only secured three points but also revived conversations about the future direction of the national team under coach Eric Chelle. For a team that has spent the last few years battling inconsistency, tactical confusion …