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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 …

Nigeria kicked off their post-AFCON 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly, their first appearance since claiming a bronze medal at the tournament. Eric Chelle maintained tactical coherence, deploying a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with virtually unchanged personnel. Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. (Photo | Getty Images) However, there was a notable change in attack as …

Turkish Super Lig top scorer Paul Onuachu is Saudi club Al Ahli’s top transfer target, with several clubs in the German Bundesliga and French Ligue 1 already showing interest. Four Bundesliga teams, including Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen, have been monitoring Trabzonspor’s 31-year-old Nigerian striker for some time. These clubs are reportedly preparing to make an approach to …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews Former Nigerian national team basketball player and sports entrepreneur Kelechi Anuna proposed to Olympic gold medalist Chiaka Ogbogu in Milan, marking the union of two Nigerian-American athletes with illustrious global careers and a shared commitment to making an impact beyond sports. The proposal, which took place on March 11, 2026, took place in Milan, …

Goals from Moses Simon, in his 96th cap for Nigeria, and Jerome Akor Adams saw Nigeria beat Iran 2-1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. At Corendon Airlines Park in the Turkish city, the Super Eagles combined early offensive enthusiasm with late defensive discipline, characteristics of an Eric Chelle team that is still taking shape, but already …

Moses Simon and Akor Adams scored for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they cruised to a 2-1 win over Iran in an international friendly on Friday. The Super Eagles have now achieved two wins and one draw from three meetings with Iran. Head coach Éric Chelle named a strong starting XI featuring Maduka Okoye, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu. …

Newly invited defender Emmanuel Fernandez of the Scottish team Rangers made a big impression on his Nigeria senior team teammates in his first big training session, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. The defender, who is having his great season in the Scottish team, did not show any nerves in his behavior among his new teammates. Although it is unclear if he will play …

Post views: 34 Phinan Ozonweke, former Heartland of Owerri defender and now head coach of Edel FC, Awka, says he is “grateful” to the fans and supporters of the club for their all-out support for the club, Silvernews.com reports. Ozonweke, also a former Rangers International wing-back, spoke after his team secured a 2-1 victory against Abia Comets in a …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as African Union Sports Council (AUSC) delegates prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled for Abuja from March 30-31, 2026, marking a critical milestone in Nigeria’s quest to secure hosting rights for Africa’s premier multi-sport event. …

Chibuike Nwaiwu has said he always believed he would play for the Super Eagles while he was still playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Nwaiwu, who replaced the injured Calvin Bassey, made his debut for the Super Eagles in Friday’s 2-1 win against Iran in an international friendly match in Antalya, Turkey. The 22-year-old former Heartland and Enyimba …