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Post views: 27 By Silvernews Heartland FC strengthened their push for promotion with a convincing 3-0 win over Gateway United FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The Naze Millionaires asserted their authority in the early stages of the match, with Emmanuel Charles opening the scoring in the seventh minute to give the hosts a bright start. Heartland continued …

The opening ceremony of the 3rd National Paralympic Games came to life in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, in the presence of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye joined top dignitaries to celebrate Nigeria’s greatest para-athletes in a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere. The ceremony, which was attended …

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will return to the Octagon on Sunday in what is widely seen as a decisive clash against rising American contender Joe Pyfer. The highly anticipated bout will headline UFC Fight Night 271 at Climate Pledge Arena. Adesanya (24-5-0), once the dominant force in the middleweight division, enters the fight under pressure after suffering three …

Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix has expressed his determination to be part of the team for the 2026 World Cup in France. Lacroix, who made his debut against Brazil in Thursday night’s international friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, said he is not in the United States to make up the numbers. Also read: ‘I was excited’: Fernández opens up …

There is a tendency to look at Real Madrid at the end of the season and assume clarity. Big club, well-known names, experience in decisive moments. Yes, it’s a bit easy since wherever you are bet They are often considered the favorites in most markets. But this particular stretch doesn’t really fit that pattern. Because the issue around Real Madrid …

Post views: 51 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as delegates from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled to take place in Abuja from March 30-31, 2026, marking a key milestone in Nigeria’s bid …

The *Oduduwa Football Tournament* has received significant traditional endorsement from *Oba Gbolahan Akanbi Timson Jagunmolu III* of Shomolu Bariga, in a development widely seen as a significant boost to grassroots sports and youth development across Yorubaland. In a historic and symbolic gesture aimed at promoting unity and empowerment of youth through sports, the monarch formally endorsed the *Oduduwa Football Tournament* …

Former Nigerian international defender Efe Ambrose says Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu did not play like he was making his debut for the Super Eagles in the 2-1 win over Iran in the four-team invitational tournament taking place in Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nwaiwu was called up to replace the injured Calvin Bassey, forcing him to interrupt his visit to his former …

Football has long been described as an unpredictable sport. From last-minute goals to shocking upsets, the game often feels driven more by chaos than certainty. But in recent years a different question has begun to arise: are the matches really unpredictable or are they simply poorly analyzed? This debate has become more relevant as modern football continues to evolve into …

Post views: 34 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, has assured fans of the club that the behind closed doors match against Katsina United is in the interest of security, peace and development of football in Kano State. Maidubji, in a post on his official Facebook page, apologized to the teeming Barau FC fans, assuring that the initiative is geared …