Abayomi Ademola Tanzania and Senegal will battle for the 2026 CAF TotalEnergies Africa U-17 Cup of Nations title in Morocco after both nations survived dramatic semi-final encounters decided by penalties in Rabat on Thursday. Tanzania made a historic first appearance in the final after defeating Egypt 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. In …
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Barcelona have made a bold transfer statement after submitting a €100 million bid to Atletico Madrid for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, sparking fresh tensions between the two La Liga rivals as negotiations begin to take shape ahead of the next transfer window. The cash offer puts pressure on Atletico Madrid’s decision makers According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona’s …
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Former Nigeria senior national team coach José Peseiro is among the assistant options available to José Mourinho, who is expected to be named the new coach of Real Madrid, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Mourinho’s appointment is expected to become official after Real Madrid’s presidential elections, where current president Florentino Pérez is expected to be re-elected. He has already given his backing to …
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Post views: 28 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter has thrown its full support behind the upcoming “UCL Final Watch With Puyaka & Friends” scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Maximaobi International Hotel, Spibat Road, next to the Rochas Foundation Roundabout, Umuodu Mbieri, Owerri. The event, organized by SWAN Imo Chapter President, Cosmos …
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Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz coach Rudolph Speid speaks cautiously but optimistically ahead of his team’s clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in this year’s Unity Cup final at Charlton Athletic FC’s stadium, The Valley. READ ALSO: Unity Cup 2026: We know what we have to do, says Igoh Ogbu ahead of Eagles’ clash with Jamaica With both teams set to meet this …
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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has previously starred in Serie A but remains open to returning at some point in the future. The Roma youth team won the Premier League and will also have a chance to win the Champions League. Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday and have a chance to make history. Meanwhile, the Italian has spoken to numerous media …
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The chances of a future invitation of NPFL players to the Super Eagles are not guaranteed, suggested Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle named two NPFL players in the Super Eagles XI that beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final match on Tuesday. Chibueze Oputa and Kenneth Igboke got the nod from Chelle as starters on their debut …
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Abayomi Ademola The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the matches for the 2026 President Federation Cup Women’s Round of 16, with the matches to be played at different centers on June 2. In one of the marquee matches, defending champions Rivers Angels will take on Abia Angels in Eket, while southwestern rivals FC Robo Queens …
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Three players in Nigeria’s senior team have been told they will not sign a permanent contract following the expiry of their loan deal at the end of the season, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Samuel Chukwueze, who spent the entire season on loan to English Premier League side Fulham from AC Milan, will not be signed permanently and will return to his parent …
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver a successful and world-class National Sports Festival in 2026 by approving major sports infrastructure projects for Enugu State ahead of the much-awaited Coal City Games. The Federal Government, through the NSC, has approved a series of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the readiness of Enugu State to host one …
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