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Post views: 48 By Ohis Asein In every successful institution, there are dedicated people whose tireless efforts behind the scenes help keep the system running smoothly. One such personality in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is Emmanuel Ayanbunmi, an experienced football administrator whose commitment to service spans more than three decades.Mr Ayanbunmi’s remarkable career at the Nigerian Football Federation …

Newly signed Zadok Yohanna has caught the eye at English Premier League side Brighton as they step up their preparation for the start of a new season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Signed immediately after the end of the season from Swedish side AIK, the winger who has just turned 19 has immediately got to work with the first team under the watchful …

The Nigerian Flying Eagles will take on Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso in Group B of the WAFU B Under-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports. The draw for the regional tournament, which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, was held on Wednesday at the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory …

Post views: 8 – The President is preparing to convene the first meeting of the board By Ohis Asein Two board members of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Dr Mustapha Sheriff Ramadan, representing the North East, and Mr Brian Obinna, representing the South East, congratulated Engr. Chukwudi Dimkpa on his rise as president of the Nigeria Karate Federation, …

Lionel Messi has admitted that facing England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals will be “special” as defending champions Argentina prepare for a blockbuster clash against Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions in Atlanta. The Albiceleste They got their place in the semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 after extra timewhile England surpassed Norway 2-1 in another tough quarterfinal to prepare for one …

By Yemi Sodeeq The Governor of Niger State, Agricultural Governor Umar Muhammad Bago, has approved the appointment of renowned football administrator Abdulmajeed Ibrahim, popularly known as Greenboi, as Sports Director of the Niger Tornadoes of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). Ibrahim’s appointment was announced as part of the newly formed Niger Tornado Management Committee following the dissolution of the …

Defending champions Beyond Limits Football Academy of Nigeria made a strong statement at the Gothia Cup 2026, dismantling Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna with a spectacular 7-0 victory at the SKF Arena on Tuesday. The Group B17 tournament favorite was back to his lethal best, boosted by a masterful performance from striker Memud Olamillekan Frank, who took the match ball after …

Post views: 35 By Wakawaka Sports Since the end of the Nigerian civil war, sport has remained one of the most powerful tools of national unity. No other sector has managed to bring Nigerians of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds together like sport has. It has continued to bridge divides, heal old wounds and promote peaceful coexistence across …

23-year-old Nigerian international striker Rafiu Durosinmi is heading towards an exit from Belgian club Genk, six months after joining the team from Czech Republic side Viktoria Plzen, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. According to the Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, he is the transfer priority of Genk, who are willing to pay 10.5 million euros to make him the most expensive signing in the …

Spain has reached the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 2-0 in a thrilling encounter in Dallas on Tuesday evening. Luis de la Fuente’s side blunted a French side full of attacking flair, and managed to control the game with few chances. The Spanish team deservedly earned their place in Sunday’s final thanks to goals from …