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Nigeria senior national team head coach Eric Chelle says some people are against him retaining his position as Nigeria senior national team head coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle, who led the Super Eagles to a third-place finish in the AFCON, still has one year left on his contract but the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), in agreement with the National Sports Commission …

England-based Nigerian social media influencer, Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji (aka KSI), celebrated his recent purchase of lower division team, Dagenham & Redbridge, with victory in his first match in charge. Sports247 gathered that Olatunji, who is also affectionately called ‘JJ’ by his fans, was live in the stands and ended up full of joy, as the east London side beat …

Post views: 31 By SilverNews Members of the progressive Nationwide League One (NLO) club have congratulated the Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide League One, Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and commitment to the growth of the league. In a message made available to journalists, the group, on behalf of its presidents and …

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has expressed his joy at ending his five-match goalless drought, reports completesports.com. Adams scored in Sevilla’s 1-1 home draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday night. It was the Nigerian international’s seventh league goal of the season. Akor happy to score again “For me, the most important thing is to win with …

NBBF presidential aspirant Igoche Mark reveals first order of business As the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections approaches, a presidential aspirant Igoche Mark, basketball league promoter Mark D’ Ball, has revealed that his first task as NBBF president will be to broker unity among stakeholders in the sport. Mark, who addressed sports journalists in Abuja at the weekend, stressed the …

Spanish League side Getafe could be forced to sell Chrisantus Uche immediately should Premier League side Crystal Palace fail to sign the Super Eagles striker permanently at the end of the season. Chrisantus Uche has failed to start 10 Premier League games for Palace, which would have forced the London club to buy him for 15 million euros at the …

Post views: 31 By Kennedy Onwunali The captain of the Imo State women’s handball team, Chidera Osinachi, has attributed the team’s success at the just concluded Niger Delta Games to the motivation and support received from the state commissioner for sports, Obinna Onyeocha. Osinachi said the encouragement from Onyeocha and the other referees boosted the players’ morale and helped …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC duo of Abdulrahman Ayoku and Ahmed Mukiala have expressed great confidence ahead of their crucial Nigerian National League (NNL) Matchday 11 encounter against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. The much-awaited match is scheduled to take place at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi, Benue State on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as ABS Ilorin FC look to …

Rising Scrabble star Prestige Archibong has etched his name in African Scrabble history by becoming the first winner of the PANASA Junior Continental Champion (JCC) badge. The title was conferred upon him following his victory at the inaugural 2025 African Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC) held in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more: David from Nigeria, prestigious final at the top of the …

The ancient town of Otan Ayegbaju will be back in high spirits as it becomes Nigeria’s table tennis capital in April. The iconic Idera Multipurpose Hall will host the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament. Founded in honor of the late Michael and Felicia Alabi, the tournament has transcended its memorable roots to become a platform for …